‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ Removed from Queen’s Greatest Hits Album on Children’s Platform

Queen Fans Upset Over Exclusion of “Fat Bottomed​ Girls” from Children’s‌ Audio ⁣Platform

Queen⁣ fans are expressing⁢ their disappointment and ‍frustration after discovering that the iconic song “Fat Bottomed Girls” was ⁢omitted from the ⁢band’s “Greatest⁢ Hits” album on Yoto, a popular children’s audio platform.

The compilation, released earlier this month, features ‍a collection of Queen’s greatest hits, but the absence of “Fat Bottomed Girls” has left fans puzzled. Originally released in 1978 on the⁢ album⁢ titled “Jazz,” the⁣ song’s catchy lyrics and‍ memorable melody have made it a⁤ fan favorite for decades.

“I was just a skinny lad // Left alone with a big ⁤fat Fanny // She was such a naughty⁤ nanny // Heap big⁣ woman,⁢ you made a bad boy out of me // Fat bottomed ‌girls you make the rockin’ world go‌ round,” the song’s lyrics include.

While some fans, including Senator Ted Cruz, have accused the left of canceling the song, a representative for lead guitarist Brian May⁤ clarified that‍ the decision to exclude it was made by the band themselves. The representative did⁣ not provide further details and⁢ stated that the ​band would not be commenting further on the matter.

Despite the controversy, it’s important to note that “Fat Bottomed Girls” holds significant historical and ⁤artistic value. The song was written by Brian May and performed by the band’s flamboyant lead⁣ singer,‌ the late Freddie Mercury, who was openly gay‌ and tragically passed ‌away from AIDS ​in 1991.

In an interview with Total Guitar Magazine in 2011, May revealed that the song ​was inspired by various experiences and not⁣ just his own. He‍ explained, “Remember, I was writing a ⁤song for⁣ Freddy to sing.”

Controversy Surrounding Other⁢ Songs on the‌ Album

Interestingly, while‌ “Fat Bottomed Girls” was excluded due to its content, other ​songs on the album contain lyrics that some may consider ​inappropriate for children. For example, ⁣”Bohemian Rhapsody” includes lines about killing someone:

“Mama, [I] just killed a man // Put‌ a gun against his head // pulled my trigger // now he’s dead,” the lyrics read.

The lyrics for “Another⁣ One Bites the Dust” also reference violence:

“Ain’t no sound but the sound of his feet // machine guns ready to ‍go // Are you ⁤ready? ‌// ⁤Out of the doorway bullets ‍rip⁣ // To ‍the sound of the beat, yeah // Another one bites the dust.”

Furthermore, the song “Killer Queen” depicts a call ‍girl described as “playful as a pussy cat.”‍ Despite these explicit lyrics, they remain included‍ on the album.

It is unclear how Yoto and Queen determined which songs would ⁣be suitable for ‌the children’s platform. Yoto has not yet responded to requests for comment from The Epoch Times.

Yoto’s audio player​ is a screen-free device designed to‌ provide ‌children with ⁢a range of audio entertainment, including music, books, and​ jokes. ‌The company aims to inspire creativity and‌ imagination through ⁢audio⁤ experiences.

The “Greatest Hits” album by Queen on Yoto is marketed as an ⁢introduction to⁢ the band’s music‍ for young music lovers. It is described as the ⁢perfect soundtrack ⁤for various occasions, such as kitchen dance parties, road trip singalongs, and bedtime air guitar sessions.

While the album is labeled suitable for ages 6-14 years, Yoto has added a Disclaimer ⁣acknowledging that some songs contain adult ​themes,‍ including occasional references to violence and drugs.