What Was The Controversial Song The Year You Were Born
There have been a lot of controversial songs released over the years, but what was the controversial song the year you were born? It’s something that came up this morning…
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Venerala via Getty ImagesThere have been a lot of controversial songs released over the years, but what was the controversial song the year you were born? It's something that came up this morning on The Mike & Carla Morning Show. Between Mike O'Brian, Carla Rea, and Morty, were talking three different decades. Each one of them had a song they remembered.
Loudwire came out with a list of controversial songs that dates back to the 30s. Hard to believe, but they did have songs that raised a few eyebrows even back then! Now we had to go back a few years for Mike O'Brian, which happened to be a song by Chuck Berry. The song "Maybelline" was the breakout song the year Mike was born.
Controversial Songs That Came Out The Year You Were Born?
However, the year Carla Rea was born, looking back and hearing it now...it was truly controversial. It was a song by The Crystals titled "He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss)". A song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King for the all-girl group back in the 60s. Even if it was released today, it would be considered controversial!
Now when it came to the show's Executive Producer Morty, keep in mind it was the 80s. The big song the year Morty was born that was almost banned by radio was "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! Although it seems harmless now, back in the 80s, not so much and when radio stations decided to put it on, they did with a little hesitation.
Other songs that appeared on the list that were just as recognizable. According to the Loudwire list, in 1975 country icon Loretta Lynn had a hit with a song called "The Pill". And YES, it was about THAT pill! So, consider the time, it's a country star...you could imagine the reaction when this record popped out!
Even John Lennon's song "Give Peace A Chance", that came out in 1969, was considered somewhat "controversial" at the time. Enough so to make the list. To hear what other songs made the list, it's all in the segment below...enjoy!
‘The Living Years’ & 6 Other Songs That’ll Make You Cry
Mike Rutherford celebrates his birthday today (October 2), and in addition to all of his work with Genesis, he also co-wrote one of the best tear-jerker songs of all time.
"The Living Years" is many things. Besides being one of the most majestic songs ever about a guy not talking enough to his dad before he died, it was Mike & The Mechanics’ biggest hit.
And you'd hard-pressed not to get emotional when you hear it
Of course, it’s not the only song that makes reach for a tissue. Scroll through the gallery below for more songs that will make you cry.
Mike & The Mechanics – “The Living Years
Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesVIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Mike Rutherford perfoorms during An Evening With Mike Rutherford, The Mechanics and Friends at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 22, 2018 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Eric Clapton – “Tears In Heaven”
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Eric Clapton performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 03, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
John Lennon – “Imagine”
Evening Standard/Getty Images1st June 1971: Singer, songwriter and guitarist John Lennon (1940 - 1980), previously of the now defunct pop group The Beatles, at London Airport. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Pink Floyd – “Wish You Were Here”
MJ Kim/Getty ImagesLONDON - JULY 02: (L to R) David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Rick Wright from the band Pink Floyd on stage at "Live 8 London" in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)
Elton John
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBURBANK, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Elton John performs live on stage at iHeartRadio ICONS with Elton John: Celebrating The Launch Of Elton John’s Autobiography, "Me" at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on October 16, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Bruce Springsteen
Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Bruce Springsteen performs at the 7th annual "Stand Up For Heroes" event at Madison Square Garden on November 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
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R.E.M. – “Everybody Hurts”
Scott Gries/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - APRIL 01: (L-R) Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, and Peter Buck of R.E.M. perform during the NBC 'Today' show concert series at Rockefeller Center on April 1, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
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