Relax why was it banned

Robin Thicke - 'Blurred Lines', Around 20 UK universities banned the controversial track thanks to its lyrics, which some believe promote rape culture. It didn't stop it from being the biggest selling song of the year, however. Frankie Goes to Hollywod - 'Relax', Probably the most famous track to be banned by the Beeb, Radio 1 DJ Mike Read was so outraged by the "overtly sexual" nature of the track he turned it off halfway through playing it.

The raunchy video, which depicted the band walking through a BDSM club, was also banned. Nevertheless, it was a massive hit. That band performed until September when Holly Johnson managed to stop their future bookings. They did consider reuniting in and some of the band minus Johnson performed in reunions in and Your email address will not be published.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Tonight's BBC music doc, 'Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned', charts the stories of 10 songs, from the s to the present day, which the BBC considered unsuitable for public broadcasting on radio and television.

Some of these entries seem just bizarre from a modern viewpoint - Bing Crosby and the Munchkins, anyone? To celebrate the recent 30th anniversary of Frankie going to number one with 'Relax' in , DJ Mike Read spoke to HuffPostUK about the myth behind his reported censorship of the record, which naturally ensured it sold in its bucketloads, and what really happened In truth, it's nothing quite so dramatic, sadly. Facebook Comments I Agree This site uses cookies.

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