Madonna - Papa Don't Preach (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@susanricketts8916]

Song came out in 1986. I got pregnant in 1987 at 17 years old. This song was huge for me. Sadly My father did not take it as well. I moved out. Even sadder he died a years later and we never really got past it. Life is short people. Live and love.

[@maryfromabluest8]

This song was so controversial back when it came out. It was definitely about unplanned pregnancy. Her videos were so great - always told a story. This was from her third album, so mid 80s. Keep going with Madonna especially stuff from this time period.

[@nickywall872]

True Blue, my sister had the Album. Great music.

[@grobinson7507]

It sure was.

[@candacebennett7678]

I thought song was my Anthem. Same situation.

[@keithgilliard9191]

True Blue?

[@Nativestyles]

This song came out when my mom had gotten pregnant with me. My mom was a teen mom. I’m 35 now.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Madonna has an incredible discography. She's so underrated these days. Her music is so diverse, love how she started out as the club kid and here was even pulling off rock tinged music. Her voice sounds real good as well.

[@chercee]

The late, great Danny Aiello played her dad.

[@annejohnston3437]

Oh wow , I love Danny Aielo & I didn't know that , sorry bout that , but thank you ✌🤘🤓🤙

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

And as nice a guy as you might imagine. I worked at the car dealership he bought his cars from in Manhattan. Genuinely nice man, he once came in and gave me a big hug for sending him a tow truck when his car broke down 😂♥️

[@michaellynch5254]

I've always liked him in movies. He seems like a real down-to-earth guy.

[@vithouse8037]

Its a only Queen and Its Madonna...master pop songs with meaning (1986!)

[@heidicheney3485]

Yes, he died just about a year ago :(

[@ferocitas1958]

Little trivia - the actor in this video, Alex McArthur, has spoken about how this video had an unexpected major effect on his career. He went on to star in 3 very popular "Desperado" western movies. It seemed like he was all over tv during the late 80s and well into the 90s. But I can't remember the last time I've seen him as an actor. Unfortunately, the only time I'm seen him in the last 25 years was an interview he did after his son was murdered in Oroville, California in December 2019. News reports noted that his son was a well-known cannabis grower and the shooting was related to a large drug trafficking organization. How terrible for him.

[@mbenoit77]

More than 30 years later, and this song still gives me chills...

[@LordDiamonds]

Songs actually about her getting pregnant and her fears of telling her Father, and wondering what his reaction will be, hoping he will support her decision and not stop loving her. Her dad played by the great actor Danny Aiello who is not longer with us 😥

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

This isn’t about her pregnancy, she hardly contributed to writing this. The main writer Brian Elliot said he based it on a conversation he overheard between some girls talking outside the studio. Madonna didn’t have her first child for many years after this song was written & released.

[@Check_Please]

@@NativeNYerChicHK He's talking about the storyline in the video- AND NOT MADONNA'S REAL LIFE. LOL

[@sexysadie2901]

@@NativeNYerChicHK "Her" being the girl in the video, ffs.

[@tbone5112]

@@NativeNYerChicHK Jack ass

[@karikells]

@@NativeNYerChicHK For you (and others who misunderstood @LordDiamonds comment)... The boy in the video was never her boyfriend. The video footage of them falling in love is not from actual home videos. The father in the video is not her father. (It's the wonderful actor Danny Aiello.) The video footage of the father/daughter is *not* actual video of her actual childhood. I'd bet money that the house with the white picket fence was not a house she ever lived in. I'd also bet money that the pink panther doll was not Madonna's actual doll.

[@keisablack8560]

Madonna touched on so many social issues through her song's, she challenged the barriers & stigmas they tried to put up against some of her song's. #Madonna'sworld ❤

[@Nativestyles]

Every time I hear this song, I tear up. My mom had gotten pregnant with me, she was a teenager. I was born in February, this song came out in June of “86”. Yes, her friends did tell her to give me up, while my family supported my mom with me. My mom passed 11 years ago. I have my own family now, I know she would be proud of me. 35 and still gets emotional with this song.

[@musicsansnotes]

She was originally a dancer through her high school years. She choreographed her videos.

[@jhoang861]

not just her high school years but beyond. she got a dance scholarship to University of Michigan, quit, and then moved to NYC to train with the highly legendary teacher Martha Graham. 👍

[@musicsansnotes]

@@jhoang861 very cool stuff. My favorite song of hers is Holiday.

[@yacmoued4947]

@@musicsansnotes Hi My Name Is Yacine and here is my list of my Favorite Madonna songs Spanish Eyes, Borderline, Holiday, Burning Up, Don't Stop, Material Girl, Open Your Heart, Keep It Together, Rain, La Isla Bonita, Little Star, Lucky Star, Angel, Music, Paradise, Ray Of Light. This Used To Be My Playground, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Express Yourself, Get Into The Groove, Jump, Where's The Party, Where Life Begins, You'll See. and Get Into The Groove

[@SueSnellLives]

This song was incredibly controversial because it was about possibly having an abortion and was banned from some radio stations when I was a teenager. Also it was the debut of Madonna's new fit look and her peroxided short hair and everybody was like WOWOWOW

[@SueSnellLives]

@drag0nfly_girl From Newsweek: "Nominally about a teenager who has decided not to have an abortion, it is the kind of unapologetic statement that always causes outrage when evinced by a woman about her own body....Cultural conservatives who otherwise objected to Madonna's overtly sexual public persona praised what appeared to be her anti-abortion stance." Also, I was there. www.newsweek.com/madonnas-papa-dont-preach-parenting-trust-469255

[@annieo9468]

I'm not a huge Madonna fan...but there is NO doubt that she is extremely talented. I like that most of her videos revolve around inter-racial 'romances'....and I like that she sends the message, that love is love.

[@musicsansnotes]

The lady is pure talent. Love 💘 Her!

[@reshaud81]

One of my favorite Madonna songs. Live To Tell and Into The Groove should be your next Madonna reactions!

[@chercee]

Yes! Into The Groove was in her movie Desperately Seeking Susan and clips from the movie are in the music video.

[@wayfarer4578]

Definitely!

[@CA5124]

Into the groove definitely!!😁

[@keithgilliard9191]

And. HOLIDAY AND LLUCKY STAR ANDD BORDERLINE!

[@pimpdaddyf7]

Live to Tell is also my fav, along with CHERISH 🤗

[@sherriavestal8599]

80's Madonna was the look everyone wanted. Loved her music 🎵🎵 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@kathleenwilliams7719]

This is probably my favorite version/era of Madonna.

[@MandyZor-El]

She’s such a legend!

[@vondefeo8586]

Madonna at her best, brilliant video, she looks fabulous with the short hair and great storytelling song, a classic

[@carriec9719]

All of her early songs are great, through the True Blue album, IMO

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

True Blue is jam-packed with classics. It took a long time for Madonna to get 'respect' as a musician/artist... People were dismissive of her for the first several years, but she's proven herself a timeless goddess through the years. You will find very few of her tracks that don't just completely blow you away!

[@kaesygovea2729]

Agree I love this period of her career

[@tialori5815]

Back in the old days (pre 1980s), when a girl was pregnant and unmarried they would say she's "in trouble". There was a lot of stigma about having children out of wedlock. It was considered shameful, especially to Dads. Many a young couple were pressured into marriage because he got her "in trouble".

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

There’s too many songs to react to for Madonna, just react to her.

[@jhoang861]

so true 😂

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

I really love “Who’s That Girl” (the movie and the song), “Like a Prayer”, and “La Isla Bonita” the most.

[@annother3350]

Start from square one - 'everybody' - what a groove!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

This whole album was incredible ❤️

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

“Live to tell” and “Crazy for you.” Please-❤️🌲✌️

[@chrisbarton6760]

2 great choices!! 😉👍 I’d also add Who’s That Girl

[@Sailor-Alpha]

yes crazy for you

[@amandahepworth3623]

Open your heart or rain . All my favorite La Isla Bonita

[@ants8527]

Oldschool 80's Babies Madonna was the best. I grew up listening to Madonna's music as a kid in the early mid 80s back when life seemed so innocent, And fun And thats what Pop music represented back in the 80s your youthfulness of being young!😊

[@jennhurl]

🔥"Justify My Love" "Music"

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yesss! He will be blushing!🤣

[@1paradox]

He may blush more if he hears Erotica lol

[@jennhurl]

@@1paradox "Erotica" is another fabulous one!! Madonna has always pushed the limits. Great suggestion!! I would love for Jay to see that side of her.

[@jennhurl]

@@kimberlinibambini1988 Jay blushing would make my day. 😍🤣

[@1paradox]

@@jennhurl agreed! That whole album was absolutely amazing! I remember putting it on repeat for months.

[@jackieknows9129]

Danny Aiello the actor playing her father had an amazing career. He was even in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

And as nice a guy as you might imagine. I worked at the car dealership he bought his cars from in Manhattan. Genuinely nice man, he once came in and gave me a big hug for sending him a tow truck when his car broke down 😂♥️

[@jackieknows9129]

@@NativeNYerChicHK Love that story. Thank you for sharing it.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

@@jackieknows9129 You’re so welcome! ♥️

[@fitzgivesfits1]

I liked him on The Professional aka Leon.

[@mstyles2667]

@@NativeNYerChicHK Awesome story!

[@jackiesueann3476]

Love Madonna! ALWAYS evolving..never a dull moment with MADONNA! GO Madonna!!✌❤🎶😁

[@dalee72]

The single and video was released on June 11, 1986 one week after my 14th birthday on June 4th.

[@missgmoma]

Love Madonna! One of my favorite artists. ‘Get into the groove’ is on top for me ❣️

[@SRG4782]

Summer of 1986. I had just graduated highschool and this video was on repeat on MTV. I could never watch it enough times. Her haircut and teenage look were so impressive.

[@Ciclopea2]

Mid 80's, True Blue is one of the best albums of Madonna's career, this song is a classic.

[@marcobenneti9664]

If you liked the bass on this one you will probably be blown away with INTO THE GROOVE, the bass on that is real 80s fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@loramacrae-lopes6293]

Please do Madonna’s “Live to Tell”, “Crazy for You”, and for a completely different side of her that really shows off her vocal ability, 2 songs from the movie Evita: “ Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “You Must Love Me” (Oscar winning song), both beautiful.

[@TonyMontanaDS]

Spanish Eyes is one of my favourites but no one seems to know it.

[@corkydukeII5898]

Yes! One of the BEST opening themes to a movie in cinema history! 'Live to Tell' from 'At Close Range'!

[@sanja74]

I love Don’t Cry for Me Argentina

[@oscardelgado1075]

And also another suitcase in another hall and Buenos Aires, both tracks from the Evita movie

[@yacmoued4947]

Lora I Did grew up with one of the Madonna's classic song This Used To Be My Playground also I Loved Lora. You Have to listen and check out this Madonna songs That I'm sending you also go for the Audio version not the Music Video because Music Videos can also be blocked all the time Spanish Eyes, Borderline, Holiday, Burning Up, Don't Stop, Material Girl, Open Your Heart, Keep It Together, Rain, La Isla Bonita, Little Star, Lucky Star, Angel, Music, Paradise, Ray Of Light.

[@jlol]

I have goosebumps listening to this song. It’s insanely catchy

[@mangerinegirl]

This video never fails to make me cry. I’ve never been through what she sings about here, but the video really brought the message home and it feels like I’m watching a movie. The end is the best part. 😊

[@kathyjam2482]

I love OG Madonna

[@kscs51]

Madonna was a dancer before she started singing. Most of her music videos have dancing in them. Great live video was MTV awards 1989 of "Express Yourself"

[@blainw1976]

The song is about teenage pregnancy. Shes portraying a teen in it

[@dalee72]

This song was produced by Stephen Bray who was one of her ex boyfriends. They met at the Blue Frogg, a night club where his band played while Madonna danced to their music. The crowd was drawn more to Madonna's dancing than the band. He bought her first drink. This was in 77 during Madonna's first year at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor where she was studying dance.

[@TrevorPalmatiershow]

There is no greater live entertainer in the history of the world than Madonna. You must do her live performances man. If you want to be stunned by what is possible in live performance, you will be, guaranteed.

[@butterflyjessica1]

I absolutely love the classic Madonna and always will. I’m so happy your digging into her playlist!

[@raimundasmickevicius3279]

I really recommend to react to Madonna's ballads. That's another strong side of her. Especially her ballads from 90's - "Rain", "Take a bow", "You'll see", "I'll remember", "Frozen".

[@mogznwaz]

Take a Bow is gorgeous ❤

[@katerinaliakou5549]

Frozen made me fall in love with her music in the 90s when I was a little girl. I first heard it while I was waiting for my mom to pick me up from ballet, it was playing in the radio and I asked the secretary who is singing and she told me it's Madonna.

[@patkelly8309]

This Used To Be My Playground

[@louhillen8254]

True Blue - her best album - pop perfection - all killer no filler! Love Madge! 💙

[@abmqa]

Shout out to the Twin Towers @7:10 they were such an iconic landmark used in many movies. I was a huge madonna fan. Check out Like A Prayer....it's one of my faves by her....

[@Matuteilcapo]

Long live the one and only Queen of Pop!! The best selling female recording artist of all time worldwide! Her Majesty!!

[@chilu04]

I love classic Madonna! She's so talented and versatile. The actual Queen of Pop! Please react to more songs of her. Frozen, Live to tell, Swim, Nothing fails, Drowned world / Substitute for love, some of her best songs.

[@robinmeltzer9024]

What you said about every song you hear of Madonna’s bringing something different is spot on. She’s been doing this for 37 years now and somehow it still works. I like the fact that she hasn’t ever stopped coming up with new concepts and ideas. She never rests on her laurels. An extraordinary back-catalogue of songs, music videos and live performances.

[@toniannalimena3580]

This was such a huge song and album. Madonna was a force to be reckoned with! Her songs resonated w so many..👍👍👍

[@JohnnyXoz]

Love that she walks in time to the beat

[@khaleesisnow1683]

I saw the her blond ambition tour on KZbin and the chronograph for papa don’t preach was ahead of it’s time. It was so incredible..Madonna is truly a great legend.

[@jhoang861]

for me it was Like a Virgin from that tour 👍

[@3John16]

I totally remember 80s high school slow dancing to LIVE TO TELL and CRAZY FOR YOU.

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

Since she is italian she was wearing that shirt "Italians do it better" and it's true, we do! 😘😘

[@donnabruhn6907]

So many great songs, she truly is an icon

[@Joelsellers29]

The controversy of this song was crazy.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yeah, with a few of them..🤦🏼‍♀️

[@daveb7801]

"Open Your Heart" artists in the 80's could hold their own. She still writes for other artists today

[@dougstevens6257]

This came from the classic album "True Blue" by Madonna. To me, it's one of her best albums. Songs you might want to check out from this album include the title track, "Open Your Heart" and "La Isla Bonita". Sheer musical perfection!

[@jaxjr121]

The genius thing about this song is the play on the lyric "baby." The artistry is iconic! It's not really clear if the track is about anti-abortion OR if it's her just saying "I'm grown now and I'm gonna be with him." One thing is for certain......... 2 things can be true. It's all about your perspective and interpretation of the word "baby." #ReasonableDoubt🤔🤔🤔🤔💯

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

One of my favourite Madonna songs! I remember when this first came out and my friends and I used to dance in the street to it, back in the 80's!

[@annattaquiros3712]

"Open Your Heart" is another great song of hers and one of my faves.

[@ronnieluv]

YES! So great to see you enjoying this classic Madonna track. It was a big hit for her in 1986, but was also quite controversial at the time. People felt like she was promoting teen pregnancy, when in fact the song is really advocating the narrator's choice to keep her baby. It's a very catchy & heartfelt song with a powerful political message and the video, like so many of her best, plays like a mini dramatic film. Looking forward to you reacting to more of The Queen of Pop!

[@Aralynnfireborn]

I screamed when I saw this !!! No one has reactions to this and it's a shame!!

[@missgenius100]

Same!!! Omg!!! So glad he reacted to it

[@tolun99]

One of Modonna's best.

[@johnandrews3151]

Madonna/Live To Tell official video Madonna/Ray Of Light official video or/and any of her versions of Ray Of Light!

[@SusanneB938]

My dad was absolutely disappointed that I got pregnant. My son was/is the best thing that ever happened to me. He saved my life.

[@jayamilapersson4030]

I see You kept your baby.

[@SusanneB938]

@@jayamilapersson4030 yes 😍. He is a wonderful young man. The best decision I have ever made.

[@BlowinFree]

Was the best thing? Why past tense? Did something on someone supersede him? Did you father eventually accept your son?

[@SusanneB938]

@@BlowinFree Hi there. Sorry for the grammatical error. Is the best thing! Yes, my father fell in love with my son. My father is passed. Hence, maybe the use of past tense.

[@BlowinFree]

@@SusanneB938 Susanne thanks for sharing your story. It’s beautiful. So sorry about your father x

[@atm3637]

One of the best early Madonna songs imo ☺️🔥👍

[@jannaromine5908]

Dang.. this song still makes me tear up at the end😶 Thank you for putting it out there.. I've been hoping and waiting for it. Gotta admit, Madonna had talent!

[@Droopydrawers]

Loved this album True Blue, every song was great and every girl my age wanted to be Madonna, she had the talent and the attitude ❤️

[@Tuilaione]

When Madonna was breaking all boundaries of Values and morals because of controlled system in the 80'... Clean Rebellioun... She opened minds of many youths, good and bad...

[@cariaus3758]

Great reaction Jay, I love that you can appreciate how talented she is and don't give in to the Madonna haters. I especially love all her early music, every song is a gem!

[@DarlaVaughan]

Such a different look and song, but classic Madonna.

[@3DJapan]

It seems like every one of her songs and videos is different.

[@feferosette]

@@3DJapan That is why she's such a wonderful artist.

[@heyou702pc]

React to her song Live To Tell. It's a great song.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes! I’ve BEEN requesting the same!

[@chercee]

Yes! It's from the movie At Close Range with Sean & Chris Penn and Christopher Walken. Sean & Chris' mom played their grandmother! I believe it was based in a true story.

[@suedoughnym5537]

My favorite. To me it’s like two songs in one.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

@@suedoughnym5537 yessss!

[@ajclements4627]

You gotta react to more Madonna now lol

[@spirittammyk]

Probably hard to because copyright. Eminem and Linkin Park are other ones hard to react to without being taken down.

[@lorenmarch5479]

She's such an icon, have loved her since back in the 80s! Check out Express Yourself, Cherish or Oh Father for something a bit different!

[@feferosette]

Yes I love all those especially "Oh Father"

[@raulalbertocaldelasescaler3040]

Danny Aiello, what an actor! So sad when I found out he had left us. God bless him.

[@muzeezhodillo8613]

When that first beat come in after the orchestral introduction. Your reaction was satisfying 😁😁. Headphones are key to feeling it.

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

Love that you keep complimenting on her singing. People like to criticize her singing, most likely due to her massive success and popularity. You didn’t experience how huge a pop star she. You are listening with fresh ears and objective mind

[@jlol]

My fav Madonna song 👏👏👏👏👏

[@swankhood]

This was actually controversial in 86, Tipper Gore tried to have it banned. It went to #1 in the US and made Madonna an even a bigger star

[@lamusiclover2264]

It's a double entendre actually, Her "baby" refers to a baby she may be carrying, or to her boyfriend (My baby). Her father wouldn't like it either way !

[@Dakotaandpacha]

No, it was def about teen pregnancy and the stigma attached. It was quite a shocking song and video for it’s time, intentionally. Madonna has always liked to push the boundaries and question why we treat people a certain way, or why certain attitudes exist. That’s been her most consistent theme in all of her music- pushing boundaries.

[@philipkudrna5643]

This is from her true blue album, the same that also had La isla Bonita on it. This was one of my first LPs I owned and I listened to it all day long. I couldn‘t understand a word English back then, but I understood it’s good music. Thank you for bringing this great piece of music back!

[@lucianananni142]

The father in the video is the actor Danny Aiello.

[@lynardkedzierski4569]

True Blue/Lucky Star

[@Jillyconjem]

“Lucky Star” was my favorite. 💜

[@2009socalgal]

This was so controversial when it came out. People would say “Madonna don’t preach”. Have you reacted to “Like A Prayer”? That one was controversial too.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Madonna videos you should react to :) 1. Bad Girl 2. Frozen 3. Secret 4. Rain 5. Human Nature

[@debbeborders5762]

Her concerts were really high energy, dancing and singing.

[@KewpieGirl]

never missed "crazy for you", "into the groove", and of course "live to tell".

[@caretaker158]

Alex McArthur.... YUMMY!!!!!!!!!! And Madonna was a Catholic... talking about "giving it up" probably meant adoption... of course, the church was NOT happy when her parents named her Madonna Louise Ciccone... even though her mother's name was Madonna.

[@ralphvillanueva8724]

Always like your reactions, you really appreciate the production and arrangements of songs. Madonna co-wrote this song.

[@ssga_tgbuddy3082]

In the 80s, she was part of the Big Three. Madonna Michael Jackson Prince There were of course other acts but those three just sit above everything from that period.

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

Not sure you'd say they sit above everyone - Springsteen was huge then too. But they are all 3 born in 1958 which linked them. I lived through it and never saw Madonna as an equal talent-wise. I grew out of MJ and found Prince, who remains for me the GOAT. I also discovered Springsteen later and he is a legend. These guys all shifted millions of records but the talent and legacy is interesting to reassess now.

[@carlheese]

I love your so into the song and her pipes. Critics during those times belittle her "weak singing voice". Just go to show good music will stand the test of time 🤓🎶

[@openyourchakras918]

This was very controversial when it came out, which is hilarious to think about. The topic of keeping the baby 👶🏻

[@jackie_jrml]

Yess love it!! I was about 6 when this came out in the mid 80’s. So influential for a lot of us 80’s kids. Loved her. Please do LIVE TO TELL next!!! It’s gorgeous you’d love it!! From the same album that this is from (True Blue). She could do it all, sing, dance and act.. always had great videos!!

[@zanealberto7741]

You are SO AWESOME!!! I really REALLY enjoyed this!!!!! Hey MORE MADONNA 👍💙 Thanks my man, Zane

[@davozor9581]

Like a prayer, live to tell

[@someoneelse745]

As a bass player, i appreciate your appreciation of the bass

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

That was in NYC. She was on the Staten Island Ferry heading to Manhattan. You can see the World Trade Center in the distance. Brings old memorie of my NY in the 80s.

[@Abfabcomic11]

Old school Madonna wayyyy better than current!!!

[@sandimcalisterblood2675]

You are so right! I think her first album was still her best 😊

[@ellem686]

I think she still makes great music.

[@Uninvited72]

The train station part was filmed in my town stop in Staten Island (as well as other parts of the island) where Danny Aiello was from.

[@lisadee4490]

today Madonna celebrates her 35Th True Blue Anniversary my fav. track in her album Thanks for taking time appreciating her songs

[@SueSnellLives]

❤️❤️❤️ please do "Ray of Light" it's amazing and was another groundbreaking sound!