Monday, November 20, 1967
“I Am The Walrus” is banned by the BBC
Last updated on May 6, 2024
Monday, November 20, 1967
Last updated on May 6, 2024
Article Nov 18, 1967 • The Beatles win at the Record Mirror Popularity Poll
Article Nov 19, 1967 • Paul and Jane attend the Bee Gees concert at the Saville Theatre
Article Nov 20, 1967 • "I Am The Walrus" is banned by the BBC
Session Nov 21, 1967 • Recording "Step Inside Love"
Film Nov 21, 1967 • Shooting of "Hello, Goodbye (Version 4)" promo film
Next article Nov 23, 1967 • "Hello, Goodbye" is broadcast on Top Of The Pops
Officially appears on Hello, Goodbye / I Am The Walrus (UK version)
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On this day in 1967, both BBC Television and BBC Radio banned The Beatles’ song “I Am The Walrus” due to the use of the word “knickers” in the line “Boy, you’ve been a naughty girl, you let your knickers down”. The ban was not publicly announced.
Earlier that year, in May 1967, the BBC banned another Beatles song, “A Day In The Life.” Though “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” raised questions due to its initials (LSD), it was never officially banned by the BBC.
Everyone keeps preaching that the best way is to be ‘open’ when writing for teenagers. Then when we do we get criticized. Surely the word ‘knickers’ can’t offend anyone. Shakespeare wrote words alot more naughtier than knickers!
Paul McCartney, 1967 – From Beatles Wiki – Interviews, Music, Beatles Quotes
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