Music Trivia -> Songs That Are Banned -> M
Can you think of a song that was specifically banned by a radio station, tv station, or government?
"Mack The Knife," Bobby Darin
In fall 1959, following the stabbing deaths of two teenagers by a 17-year old and other similar incidents of violence in New York City, WCBS bans Bobby Darin's #1 hit rendition of "Mack The Knife".
Peter
"Mambo Italiano," Rosemary Clooney
In 1954, ABC network bans this Rosemary Clooney hit, saying it did not meet the network's "standards for good taste."
Peter
"Me So Horny," 2 Live Crew
2 Live Crew was a main focus of the PMRC's witch hunt, and their album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" was ruled obscene by a judge and subsequently banned in Broward County, Florida, making it illegal to even sell the album. In the end, the controversy actually ended up helping sales.
The Dormouse
"Money," Frank Zappa
Someone named Peter said that there's a Zappa song named Money from 1965. It doesn't exist and he was probably confusing it with "We're Only In it For The Money", which is not a song, but an album, and it was in fact heavily censored
PompadurSwamp
"Money," Frank Zappa
In 1965 MGM records alters the lyrics of this song because it contains a sexual reference.
Peter
"Mongoloid," Devo
Even though the song's meaning could be interpreted as quite positive, the title is controversal and considered offensive, so some stations are afraid to air it
PompadurSwamp
"Monster Mash," Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers
In 1962, BBC banned Bobby "Boris" Pickett's Halloween themed tune from playing on it's radio stations.
Peter
"Most songs," Eminem
Banned and censored by the USA and himself for anti-Bush lyrics, making fun of homosexuals, and referring to the Columbine school shootings.
dxman
"My Ding-a-ling," Chuck Berry
Banned by almost every radio station in the U.S. for its obvious reference to a certain part of the male anatomy
Barry Disbrow
"My Generation," The Who
The BBC refused to play the song at first because they did not want to offend people with stutters.
dxman
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