The Soul Classics Radio Stations BANNED During The 1968 Riots

In 1968, America's radio stations made a choice. Certain voices were too dangerous to hear. These 12 soul and R&B classics weren't just controversial—they were restricted. Pulled from rotation. Buried by the system. This is what they said. This is why they were afraid. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Cold Open 0:45 — Channel Intro 1:45 — #12: Otis Redding — "Try a Little Tenderness" (1966) 3:30 — #11: Sly & The Family Stone — "Everyday People" (1968) 5:15 — #10: Edwin Starr — "War" (1970) 7:00 — #9: The Temptations — "Ball of Confusion" (1970) 8:45 — #8: Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions — "People Get Ready" (1965) 10:30 — #7: The Staple Singers — "Respect Yourself" (1971) 12:15 — #6: Stevie Wonder — "Living for the City" (1973) 13:30 — Mid-Video CTA 14:15 — #5: Martha & The Vandellas — "Dancing in the Street" (1964) 16:00 — #4: Marvin Gaye — "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" (1971) 17:45 — #3: Nina Simone — "Mississippi Goddam" (1964) 19:30 — #2: Gil Scott-Heron — "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" (1970) 21:15 — #1: Sam Cooke — "A Change Is Gonna Come" (1964) 23:00 — Outro SUBSCRIBE to R&B Wonders where the forgotten and the fearless finally get their moment. We dig into the real stories behind soul and R&B classics that changed everything. The ones that made people uncomfortable. The ones that mattered most. LIKE if you knew any of these songs were banned. COMMENT: Which one broke you the most? #RnBWonders #RnB #SoulMusic #CivilRights #1968 #SamCooke #MustWatch #MusicHistory #SoulClassics #ForgottenArtists #BlackHistory #DocumentaryMusic