I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jimmy Boyd
At the age of 13, Jimmy Boyd recorded a song that became a mainstay during the holidays. Despite his age, the song was banned from the airwaves. It is all about a young boy who finds his mom kissing Santa under the mistletoe. In reality, it was just the dad in costume. The Catholic Archdiocese of Boston criticized it for its suggestive lyrics, claiming that it associated Christmas with sex. Boyd met with the leaders of the church to explain what he had in mind. After that, the ban was lifted at last.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jimmy Boyd
Splish Splash – Bobby Darin
This song is about a man who walks out of his bath to join the party in the adjacent room. You probably know just how powerful of a song it is. There was a good reason for the ban. After all, it did not mention him putting his clothes on. In 1958, the authorities decided that it was about a man who walked into a party in his birthday suit. They believed that this was enough to censor it.
Splish Splash – Bobby Darin
