In which year was Papa Don't Preach released?

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In which year was "Papa Don’t Preach" released? Madonna released "Papa Don’t Preach" in 1986.

The song was the second single from Madonna’s third studio album, True Blue. It was released in the United States on June 11, 1986, and followed in many European markets several days later. The track combines dance-pop with baroque, classical and post-disco elements.

Written by Brian Elliot, with additional lyric contributions credited to Madonna, the song tells the story of a pregnant teenager who decides to keep her baby. Its subject sparked major debate: some groups criticized it as a message about teenage pregnancy, while others praised what they viewed as its pro-life stance.

The single became one of Madonna’s biggest early hits. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in countries including the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It was also later included on The Immaculate Collection and Celebration.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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