‘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.
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