The Secrets Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Music is one of the most powerful means of expression, used by many musicians to describe their worldview and opinions. Sometimes, however, these views are not very acceptable, which can lead to censorship or even a complete ban on the songs. Here are a few of the world’s most famous songs, and the background story why they have been banned or blacklisted. Can you find your favourite track among them?

John Lennon: Imagine

John was quite controversial. It is true, that this song is about peace, though it has been blacklisted in 1991, at the times of the Gulf War. It has been banned in 2001 too, following the attacks of 911. Some religious people disputed the lyrics, “Imagine there is no heaven”. Even though it has been banned, the song is known to be the most famous song of all times.