The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 30, 2020
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A Day In The Life – The Beatles

The classic Beatles song “A Day In The Life” was originally banned due to its drug references. While many of its lyrics seem strange, it was the exact line:  “found my way upstairs and had a smoke,” that led the song to be problematic.

A Day In The Life The Beatles

A Day In The Life The Beatles

Hard Headed Woman – Elvis Presley

“Hard Headed Woman” by the King himself, Elvis Presley was banned by the BBC when it was first released. Since the song referenced biblical figures such as Adam and Samson and Eve and Delilah, the song was considered against public morals and was therefore banned.

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Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley

Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley