The Clear Channel Memorandum, which was given to their 1,200 stations suggesting that the songs be removed do to insensitive lyrics after the tragedy of September 11th. Here are some of note.
Louis Armstrong - “What a Wonderful World.”
The Beatles - “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
Buddy Holly and the Crickets - “That’ll Be the Day.”
The Drifters - “On Broadway.”
Elton John - “Bennie and the Jets.”
Frank Sinatra - “New York New York.”
Lynyrd Skynyrd - “Tuesday’s Gone.”
Tom Petty - “Free Fallin’”
Red Hot Chili Peppers - “Under the Bridge.”
* Every single song by Rage Against the Machine was banned.
* MC Hammer was the only hip hop artist banned for his song, “Have You Seen Her.”
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