10 1970s Songs That Were BANNED
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
From provocative lyrics to controversial performances, the 70s had no shortage of songs that got the axe! Join us as we count down the most notorious banned tracks from this groundbreaking decade. Our list includes hits from Sex Pistols, John Lennon, The Kinks, Lou Reed, and more! Which censored song was your guilty pleasure? From Elvis Costello's SNL rebellion with "Radio Radio" to Donna Summer's steamy "Love to Love You Baby," these songs pushed boundaries and faced pushback. Some like "God Save the Queen" became punk anthems despite bans, while others like Loretta Lynn's "The Pill" tackled taboo subjects head-on. Does banning a song simply draw more attention than ire? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
- #10: "Radio Radio" (1978) Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- #9: "Love to Love You Baby" (1975) Donna Summer
- #8: "Short People" (1977)
- #7: "Brown Sugar" (1971) The Rolling Stones
- #6: "The Pill" (1975) Loretta Lynn
- #5: "War" (1970) Edwin Starr
- #4: "Walk on the Wild Side" (1972) Lou Reed
- #3: "Imagine" (1971) John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band
- #2: "Lola" (1970) The Kinks
- #1: "God Save the Queen" (1975) Sex Pistols
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