17 Classic Rock Songs That Are Extremely Problematic, And Not Just "Fun, Creative Stories"
BuzzFeed
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We asked the BuzzFeed Community to share which popular songs released before 1990 are problematic, and most of the submissions were classic-rock songs. Here are the eye-opening results.
Note: Some submissions include topics of sexual harassment, domestic abuse, pedophilia, incest, and rape. Please proceed with caution.
1."Don't Stand So Close to Me" by the Police (1980)
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2."Come on Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners (1982)
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3."Run for Your Life" by the Beatles (1965)
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4."Christine Sixteen" by Kiss (1977)
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5."A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley (1968)
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6."Under My Thumb" by the Rolling Stones (1966)
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7."Island Girl" by Elton John (1975)
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8."Into the Night" by Benny Mardones (1980)
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9."One Way or Another" by Blondie (1979)
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10."867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone (1981)
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11."My Sharona" by the Knack (1979)
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12."Good Morning, Little School Girl" by the Grateful Dead (1967)
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13."Sweet Little Sixteen" by Chuck Berry (1958)
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14."Keep It in the Family" by Deodato (1982)
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15."Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap (1968)
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16."If You Wanna Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul (1963)
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17.And "Jailbait" by Ted Nugent (1981)
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Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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