The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 30, 2020
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Baby, Let Me Follow You Down – Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan has not been a stranger to controversy throughout the years. His song “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” was not allowed to be played due to a lyric that was considered problematic. The line “God-almighty world” was not considered safe to be played on the radio back then, and the song was banned.

Baby, Let Me Follow You Down Bob Dylan

Baby, Let Me Follow You Down Bob Dylan

Come Monday – Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett’s song “Come Monday” was banned in the U.K. by the BBC for advertising reasons. The song references Hush Puppies shoes, and the BBC felt this was breaking the rules of advertising.

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Come Monday Jimmy Buffett

Come Monday Jimmy Buffett