Released by The Kinks in 1970, this song is clearly about a trans person (if you listen closely to the lyrics) though that wasn’t what stirred controversy at the time.
To his surprise, the song tells the story of a man’s encounter with a “woman” who is later revealed to be a transvestite.
However, it wasn’t this theme that caused controversy. The BBC objected to the mention of “Coca-Cola,” claiming it violated advertising regulations, infringed on intellectual property rights, and constituted product placement.
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