Music Trivia -> Songs That Are Banned -> C
Can you think of a song that was specifically banned by a radio station, tv station, or government?
"Carbona Not Glue," Ramones
You can sing about sniffing glue. No one will have a problem with that. Just don't try mentioning a registered trademark, or your song will get banned.
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"Charlie Brown," The Coasters
In 1959, the BBC refuses to play this U.S. hit because of its reference to "throwin' spitballs". Two weeks later the BBC gives in to public demand and plays the song.
Peter
"Christmas at Ground Zero," "Weird Al" Yankovic
This was banned because of the cheerful way the song is and the lyrics are about Nuclear Destruction which is not cheerful.
Paul Warren
"Christmas At Ground Zero," Weird Al Yankovic
It wasn't banned, per se, but a lot of radio stations decided not to play it. Go listen to it and you'll find out why.
Bob
"Come Again ," The Au Pairs
Referred to orgasm
weirdkid106
"Come Together," The Beatles
The BBC briefly banned for the reference to Coca-Cola, because they thought it could be constructed as an advertisement. Stupid, isn't it?
Joe
"Cortez The Killer," Neil Young & Crazy Horse
In 1975, this song from Neil Young & Crazy Horse is banned in Spain. The song is about Hernando Cortez, the Spanish conquerer of the Aztec Empire who is regarded as a hero in Spain.
Peter
"Cry Me A River," Justin Timberlake
Banned by the producers of YTV's Hit List because of its sexual content.
Celeste
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