“Papa Don't Preach” is from Madonna’s 1986 album True Blue. Written by Brian Elliot and Madonna, the dramatic pop song became one of her biggest worldwide hits, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the UK Singles Chart and topping the charts in several other countries.
The song sparked widespread controversy upon its release, with both anti-abortion and pro-choice groups claiming it supported their respective positions. Although Madonna was criticized by both sides, she repeatedly avoided taking a political stance, explaining that the song was meant to tell a personal story rather than advocate a position in the abortion debate. The publicity only amplified its impact, making it one of the most discussed pop releases of the 1980s.
"Runaway Train" is from Soul Asylum's 1992 album Grave Dancers Union. The track peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.
The music video, directed by Tony Kaye, featured photos and information about real missing children, with different versions released for various countries. It helped bring widespread attention to child abductions and contributed to several missing children being found.
Sean Penn casually telling David Letterman about the time a woman asked Jack Nicholson to dance and his hilarious response is crazy.
Sean Penn: He's you know he talks a little bit in absurd sometimes yeah so uh you know like a girl come up to him in a bar and say Mr Nicholson would you like to dance.
Sean Penn: And he say wrong verb you know.
No one can ever come back with a smoother comeback than Jack Nicholson turning down a dance request