Music Trivia -> Songs That Are Banned -> J
Can you think of a song that was specifically banned by a radio station, tv station, or government?
"Je T'Aime (Moi Non Plus)," Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
Notorious for Birkin's heavy breathing and references to sodomy; it was banned soon after release.
dxman
"Jeanny," Falco
The song was banned from several European radio stations, mainly because many felt the song glorified rape and abduction. Nonetheless, the song hit #1 in six European countries, including Germany and Austria.
Todd W. Zimmerman
"Jeremy," Pearl Jam
This song was banned on the US airwaves after the Columbia School shootings, and the music video was edited so as to not show the main character putting a gun in his mouth. (The song is about teen suicide.)
Diana
"Jesus Christ Pose," Soundgarden
The video was banned by MTV because it shows a girl and skeleton crucified on the cross.
thndrstrck
"Jet Airliner," Steve Miller Band
On the album we hear "and I don't want to get caught up in no
funky sh*t going down in the city". On the single edit played on the radio the profane word is replaced by "kicks".
funky sh*t going down in the city". On the single edit played on the radio the profane word is replaced by "kicks".
Space Cowboy Toker
"Jewish Princess," Frank Zappa
In 1979, this Zappa parody sparks vocal protests to the FCC from the B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League.
Peter
"Joan Crawford," Blue Oyster Cult
Banned from MTV having a disturbing part in the video were a girl finds her mom and a man sharing a moment
bob
"Justify My Love," Madona
This video was banned by Much Music in1990 because of it's sexually explicit content. MTV banned this video at first but then they restricted it to night time airings becuase of its content.
Celeste
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