Since the beginning of time, where there’s been music, there’s been controversy. Throughout musical and broadcast history, some of the most famous and popular songs of the moment have come with certain lyrics or themes that are deemed inappropriate for the audience.
Some raunchy or expletive songs you could understand being banned, but some of the most classic songs in history have been banned at some point—sometimes for the most bonkers reasons.
Let’s take a look back at some of the top songs of all time that have been banned, and why.