#3: “Louie, Louie” by The Kingsman

Despite its notoriety, Louie, Louie by The Kingsmen became one of the most controversial songs in rock history. Released in 1963, its slurred lyrics sparked rumors of obscenity, leading to an FBI investigation that ultimately found nothing indecent.

Despite this, some radio stations banned it, fueling its mystique. Decades later, controversy persisted—shockingly, in 2005, a high school prohibited a marching band from playing its instrumental version, fearing its rebellious reputation.