The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 31, 2020
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Splish Splash – Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin’s song “Splish Splash” is about a man who gets out of a bath and heads to a party in the next room. So why was it banned? Well, many people did not like the fact that the song implied that he attended the party without any clothes on, so the song was banned.

Splish Splash – Bobby Darin

Splish Splash – Bobby Darin

Happiness Is A Warm Gun – The Beatles

Many Beatles songs were controversial and banned throughout the years, including “Happiness Is A Warm Gun.” The song was banned as John Lennon was accused of referring to Yoko Ono as a “warm gun” and the phallic imagery was too much for many listeners at the time.

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Happiness Is A Warm Gun – The Beatles

Happiness Is A Warm Gun – The Beatles