#10: “Light My Fire” by The Doors

During their 1967 performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Doors found themselves at the center of a defining censorship controversy. Producers instructed them to alter the lyric “Girl; we couldn’t get much higher” from Light My Fire, fearing drug connotations.

However, when the moment arrived, Jim Morrison sang the original line—whether out of defiance or nerves remains debated. The act led to the band’s permanent ban from the show. Despite the fallout, the incident cemented The Doors’ rebellious image.