It Is Hard To Believe That These Famous Songs Were Banned For The Silliest Reasons Imaginable

Published on 09/13/2020
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Anarchy In The UK – The Sex Pistols

This song was the debut single of the Sex Pistols and appeared as part of Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex. After it came out in 1976, the song proved to be a huge hit. The song has even reached the 56th spot on the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list by the Rolling Stone. It has also earned a spot on the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll by the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. It was banned after the band’s controversial performance on Tonight, which sparked public outrage.

The Sex Pistols In Concert At The Winterland

Anarchy In The UK – The Sex Pistols

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Johnny Remember Me – John Leyton

Did you know that “Johnny Remember Me” was the only No. 1 hit earned by John Leyton during his music career? The Harpers West One star released it in 1961 and called it a “death disc.” At the time, those were in fashion. It talks about a dead lover haunting a young man. The song was banned by the BBC, but there were many other “death discs” that were banned during the same period of time.

Photo Of John LEYTON

Johnny Remember Me – John Leyton

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