The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 30, 2020
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Physical – Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John released the song “Physical” and it immediately became a huge success. However, some of its lyrics were too controversial to be played on U.S. and U.K. radio stations. Lyrics like “there’s nothing left to talk about unless it’s horizontally” were edited out before being played on the air.

Physical – Olivia Newton John

Physical – Olivia Newton John

Greased Lightning – John Travolta

Fans of the musical Grease certainly love this song, but most people probably don’t know that it was originally banned. Due to a swear word in the lyrics, Greased Lightening” was banned from being played on the radio at the time.

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Greased Lightening - John Travolta

Greased Lightening – John Travolta