busybeeburns Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 MANY classic records were banned from being played on Top Of The Pops, which bows out after 42 years on Sunday. Probably the most famous were the two chart toppers, Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s sexually suggestive Relax in 1984 and the grunting and groaning on Je T’Aime… Moi Non Plus in 1969 of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. Others include The Sex Pistols's God Save The Queen (1977) because of its anti-monarchist stance; The Prodigy’s Smack My Bitch Up (1996) for its wife beating lyrics; and D Mob’s 1988 song We Call It Acieeed with its drug references. Others which fell foul of a BBC ban were Max Romeo’s steamy Wet Dream (1969); The Kink’s tranny anthem Lola (1970) because of it’s reference to Coca Cola; and The Police's Invisible Sun (1981) for references to Northern Ireland troubles. Not surprisingly also on the list were Judge Dread’s ‘70s hits Big 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and Ivor Biggun’s The Winker’s Song (1978) because of their sexual content. More recently George Michael's I Want Your Sex (1987) never made it onto TOTP as the BBC banned it before the 9pm watershed. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2004580002-2006340763,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
##1Nite Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 The BBC also gave The Who a lifetime ban after they smashed up the Set in 73 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Don't forget the Nirvana performance where they did whatever the hell they wnated because Top of the Pops told them to mime the instruments and have Kurt sing over the recording: http://youtube.com/watch?v=axBr6y0EggU&search=nirvana%20top%20of%20the%20pops They just cut it off in the end. The best TOTP performance ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitta Rensolo Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 The BBC also gave The Who a lifetime ban after they smashed up the Set in 73 :) What? Boooooooo........I thought the BBC is sooooo cool....:dozey: haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningmonk Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 The BBC also gave The Who a lifetime ban after they smashed up the Set in 73 :) :laugh4: Long live The Who! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlydrawngirl Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 The BBC also gave The Who a lifetime ban after they smashed up the Set in 73 :) lol That's truly Rock'n'Roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Then there are all the songs they SHOULD have banned, by the likes of Busted, McFly, Nsync, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Crazy Frog and James Blunt, to name but a few!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccp Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 i missed McFly last week on TOTP i cant believe it!! why should've they banned Busted and McFly? they are good, i also think they should have banned James Blunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 i missed McFly last week on TOTP i cant believe it!! why should've they banned Busted and McFly? they are good Help!!:stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Series Finale of the BBC's Renowned 'Top of the Pops' to Make Exclusive U.S. Debut on VH1 Classic on Saturday, August 19 Historic One-Hour Special Features Rare Music Performances By Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce, Jackson 5, David Bowie, Wham, Sonny & Cher, Coldplay, Robbie Williams and Spice Girls NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 Classic has acquired the exclusive U.S. television rights for the BBC's final episode of "Top of the Pops." The historic one-hour special, featuring memorable performances by such pop music icons as Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Beyonce, Jackson 5, David Bowie, Wham, Sonny & Cher, Coldplay, Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls will debut on VH1 Classic on Saturday, August 19 at 8:00 PM/ET. Candace Carlisle, Senior Vice President BBC Worldwide Americas says, "'Top of the Pops' is one of the most dearly loved music shows of all time -- it's a musical institution. Fortunately the BBC's archives are full of outstanding performances stretching over 40 years. This finale UK show is a treat for music lovers of all ages." "This 'Top of the Pops' series finale is a tremendous time capsule featuring the best and brightest stars of pop music from the last 40 years. We're proud to be the only outlet in the United States to share it with music lovers here," said Eric Sherman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, VH1 Classic. "Top of the Pops" was the world's longest running weekly music show, counting down the brightest music acts on the U.K. and international music scene for 42 years and over 2000 editions. The final episode aired on the BBC on July 30 of this year. The special includes full performances by the following: 2000s Beyonce - "Crazy In Love" Coldplay - "Speed of Sound" 1990s Spice Girls - "Wannabe" 1980s Wham - "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" Madonna - "Like A Virgin" 1970s David Bowie - "Star Man" Jackson Five - "Rockin' Robin" 1960s Sonny and Cher - "I Got You Babe" The Rolling Stones - "The Last Time," from the very first episode taped in Manchester in 1964! The special also includes rare footage never before seen in the U.S. of The Bee Gees, Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Cliff Richard, John Lennon, Rod Stewart, ABBA, Status Quo, T-Rex, Three Degrees, Bing Crosby, Culture Club, Band Aid, Duran Duran, Adam Ant, Elton John, Frankie, Eurythmics, Bryan Adams, Wet Wet Wet, Bros, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Oasis, Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, U2, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Eminem, Osbournes and Green Day. Launched in 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. VH1 Classic is available on all digital cable satellite platforms, reaching 33 million households across the country. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060815/nytu118.html?.v=63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiver129 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 oh i shall need to watch that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiver129 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 oh bugga! 30th? thats gone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Have you been living under a rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Have you been living under a rock? Make that a boulder!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug_in_coldplaying Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 omg,i have only vh1:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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