“I Love a Man in a Uniform” by Gang of Four
The post-punk band Gang of Four’s 1982 single “I Love a Man in a Uniform” was banned for a ludicrous and inappropriate reason. The song, which peaked at number one on the charts and was popular in homosexual bars, was banned for a variety of reasons. “I Love a Man in a Uniform,” from the post-ironically titled studio album “Songs of the Free,” was removed from U.K. radio stations. According to the band’s guitarist, Andy Gill, a note from the BBC circulated warning, “Do not play this song. We expect to have to report casualties tonight. “This song will no longer be played, period.” The next day, British troops entered the Falklands War.
I Love A Man In A Uniform By Gang Of Four
“Burn My Candle” by Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey’s song “Burn My Candle” was a no-brainer for the censors in the 1950s, when songs with unclear lyrics were banned just in case they were expressing something inappropriate. It was the Welsh singer’s debut single, recorded in 1956 when she was only 19 years old. The BBC prohibited it due to its risqué suggestion. Bassey being so young and naive at the time, she claimed that following the ban, she was utterly astonished. She had no idea what the song, composed by Ross Parker, was about. It proved to be a small blemish in an otherwise successful career.
Burn My Candle By Shirley Bassey
