Topping the chart is Prodigy’s “Smack My B*tch Up.” Released in 1997, the un-censored version attracted a ban from the BBC and attracted criticism from feminist groups.
In second spot, The Sex Pistols’ 1977 track, “God Save The Queen,” attracted great controversy over the way the Queen and the future of England was portrayed.
Top 10 Most Controversial Songs
As selected by the British public
PRS study (2010)
1. Smack My B*tch Up – The Prodigy
2. God Save The Queen – The Sex Pistols
3. Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4. Kim – Eminem
5. Killing In The Name – Rage Against The Machine
6. Ebeneezer Goode – The Shamen
7. Suicide Solution – Ozzy Osbourne
8. Get Your Gunn – Marilyn Manson
9. Angel of Death – Slayer
10. Dear God - XTC
Commenting on the survey, Ellis Rich, chairman of PRS for Music, said: “These results demonstrate the link between music and society. Many of these songs have achieved iconic status because of the controversy or because the record was banned.”
The Sex Pistols – God Save The Queen (1977)
Ozzy Osbourne – Suicide Solution
After Hours – Rochester, NY - April 28, 1981
