The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 30, 2020
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In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins

“In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins was actually banned on two separate occasions. First, it was banned in 1991 due to the Gulf War. It was later banned once again in 2001 when Clear Channel Communications blacklisted 162 songs post the 9/11 attacks.

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Frank Loesser

It’s surprising to hear that this classic holiday song, which won a 1949 Academy Award for Best Original Song, could be considered controversial enough to be banned. However, in 2018 the song was removed from a Cleveland radio station as well as many Canadian radio stations for its lyrics that suggest lack of consent.

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Frank Loesser

Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Frank Loesser