Music Trivia -> Songs That Are Banned -> M
Can you think of a song that was specifically banned by a radio station, tv station, or government?
"Mack The Knife," Bobby Darin
In fall 1959, following the stabbing deaths of two teenagers by a 17-year old and other similar incidents of violence in New York City, WCBS bans Bobby Darin's #1 hit rendition of "Mack The Knife".
Peter
"Mambo Italiano," Rosemary Clooney
In 1954, ABC network bans this Rosemary Clooney hit, saying it did not meet the network's "standards for good taste."
Peter
"Me So Horny," 2 Live Crew
2 Live Crew was a main focus of the PMRC's witch hunt, and their album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" was ruled obscene by a judge and subsequently banned in Broward County, Florida, making it illegal to even sell the album. In the end, the controversy actually ended up helping sales.
The Dormouse
"Money," Frank Zappa
In 1965 MGM records alters the lyrics of this song because it contains a sexual reference.
Peter
"Monster Mash," Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers
In 1962, BBC banned Bobby "Boris" Pickett's Halloween themed tune from playing on it's radio stations.
Peter
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