#27: “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael

George Michael’s I Want Your Sex was a bold declaration of passion, unapologetically celebrating the hedonistic lifestyle he embraced during the 1980s. However, its overtly sexual lyrics and provocative themes made it highly controversial upon release in 1987.

The BBC swiftly banned the song from daytime airplay, deeming it too explicit for mainstream audiences. Despite the backlash, I Want Your Sex became a massive hit, reaching the Top 10 in multiple countries. But at the end of the day, Michael continuously defended the song as promoting monogamous intimacy rather than promiscuity.