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Scandalous Songs

Posted 3 Mar, 2022

Everybody loves gossip, rumor, and a good scandal. In fact some songs seem to become popular because they are associated with something that good society would frown upon! Here we have chosen some popular songs for your ukulele that became embroiled in mild scandal; sex and reproductive faux pas, theft of music and money, and even lip-synching. We will keep it light in this list, no major crimes like the potential Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols. These songs now in most cases are no big deal.

All songs (7)

01

Little Richard

Part: Full

Not only was rock n roll and the flamboyant Little Richard scandalous, this particular tune addresses the bad behavior of a lover. Early rock songs are often three chords and need a good strum to make it through.

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02

The Kingsmen

Part: Full

This song was actually a subject of an FBI investigation about obscene lyrics. But don’t worry they aren’t obscene, just garbled.

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03

Everly Brothers

Part: Full

Can you imagine how big a deal this was at the time! Two teens who “slept” in at the Drive-In movie theatre?

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04

There is still a rumor that this wonderful folk song is about Cannabis, but they say it isn’t. Who cares anyway, it is a perfect song for the ukulele! 

beginner

05

Madonna

Part: Full

A song that blatantly tackles teenage pregnancy, during the mid 80’s when AIDS suddenly turned the free love of the 60’s and 70’s on its head.

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06

Adele

Part: Full

A great song about rumor in general, Adele nailed it with this very popular tune.

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07

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Chords
Bob Marley

Part: Full

Bob Marley had to deal with his share of rumors and hateful talk, so he wrote this song in response to those who seek out scandal and to ruin a reputation. This is a very easy song for the ukulele.

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