Queen's iconic song "Fat Bottomed Girls" has been mysteriously excluded from the band's latest Greatest Hits collection.
The track, written by guitarist Brian May in 1978, has long been cherished by fans as a humorous and hard-rocking tribute to curvier women. However, it seems that the woke cancel culture has taken issue with lyrics such as "left alone with big fat Fanny, she was such a naughty nanny, big woman, you made a bad boy out of me" and "fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go round."
Despite its popularity and inclusion as the fourth track on Queen's original 1981 greatest hits album, alongside hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Don't Stop Me Now," and "We Will Rock You," the song was noticeably absent when Universal Records recently announced the release of a version of the record on Yoto, a new audio platform targeting young people.
This decision has left insiders in the music industry perplexed, with many arguing that "Fat Bottomed Girls" has been unfairly singled out and that it is simply a lighthearted and enjoyable song. One industry source expressed their confusion, stating, "It is the talk of the music industry, nobody can work out why such a good-natured, fun song can't be acceptable in today's society. It is woke gone mad. Why not appreciate people of all shapes and sizes like society is saying we should, rather than get rid of it. It's outrageous."
The controversy surrounding the song's lyrics and accompanying promotional material is not new. The original album sleeve for "Fat Bottomed Girls," taken from Queen's album Jazz, featured a scantily clad female riding a bicycle. However, due to some stores refusing to stock it, the image was altered, with knickers drawn over the woman.
In a 2008 interview with Mojo magazine, May explained, "I wrote it with Fred in mind, as you do, especially if you've got a great singer who likes fat bottomed girls... or boys."
The newly released Yoto Greatest Hits album, a collaboration between Yoto and Queen's record label Universal, aims to introduce the band's music to a younger audience. However, the omission of "Fat Bottomed Girls" has sparked a debate about the suitability of its lyrics and whether they align with contemporary societal values.
Despite the controversy, Queen's Greatest Hits collection remains a testament to the band's enduring legacy, showcasing their timeless music and the impact they have had on generations of fans.
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