(Finished September 27th, 2021) Part 1 of The Best of Banned Songs

Hello,

These are some of the websites that I got these songs from. I don't know why most songs would ever be banned, especially some of these songs. I have posted explanations for why some of these songs were or may have been banned. If politicians can say all sorts of dumb/ controversial things why can't musicians do the same thing?

https://ncac.org/news/blog/turn-that-down-40-banned-and-censored-songs

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/feb/14/the-greatest-banned-songs-of-all-time-ranked

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/21-offensive-songs-that-were-banned-from-radio/ss-BB1bQZ8q#image=22

From themusicaddict: Lyrics and the frequent use of the F-bomb, along with controversial statements have caused this song to be banned. 1) Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name":

From themusicaddict: More music than words, what words there are mostly indecipherable. The video seems pretty pointless- not in the least offensive. The people who wanted this song banned must have been bored. 2) Massive Attack "Unfinished Symphony":

From themusicaddict: Explicitly sexual0 but is that any reason to ban a song? Or is because the song is about and an ode to homosexual sex?  We all know that people are having sex. 3) Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Relax":

From MSN: "This song called out President Reagan by name, asking the people of the United States to come together and take a stand." 4) Heaven 17 "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang":

It seems the "f-fade away" was too much for some folks. 5) The Who "My Generation":

Like Madonna 25 years before her, Lady Gaga was intentionally provocative to gain her more notoriety. Both are great at that and being performers, being provocative has worked out for both. 6) Lady Gaga "Judas":

The lyrics are suggestive, why yes they are. The most offensive thing about this video for me is how bad the video is. I'm sure it was intentionally camp, but this is just a bad video. 7) Olivia Newton-John "Physical":

What's offensive about this song? Is it too danceable? Is it too good? Those clothes are truly offensive though. 8) Abba "Waterloo":

Offensive: The moans? 9) Lil Louis "French Kiss":

10) Queen "I Want To Break Free":

11) Madonna "Justify My Love":

But he writes "monogamy" on one of the models? 12) George Michael "I Want Your Sex":

From MSN: "But when Loretta Lynn released her song endorsing the pill and applauding it as a victory for women’s rights, it didn’t go over so well with some radio executives. Singing about women being able to finally join the workforce, or go out on the town in whatever clothes they wanted was deemed too progressive and threatening for radio audiences." 13) Loretta Lynn "The Pill":

14) Tom Petty "You Don't Know How It Feels":

Could the reason for the song being banned be multiple sexual references and singing about female genitalia? 15) John Travolta et al "Greased Lightning":

16) Van Morrison "Brown Eyed Girl":

17) The Shirelles "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow":

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