The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 31, 2020
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Glad To Be Gay – Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson made his orientation quite publicly known when he released “Glad To Be Gay.” The song was banned as it criticized British police as well as the 1967 Sexual Offences Act. The song became an unofficial gay anthem in the U.K.

Glad To Be Gay – Tom Robinson

Glad To Be Gay – Tom Robinson

I Love A Man In Uniform – Gang Of Four

In 1982, British band Gang of Four released the song called “I Love A Man In Uniform,” which was swiftly banned as British troops were heading into the Falklands War. Before this, the song was climbing up the charts.

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I Love A Man In Uniform – Gang Of Four

I Love A Man In Uniform – Gang Of Four