" Walk Like an Egyptian " was one of the songs which were claimed to have been banned by Clear Channel following the September 11 , 2001 attacks . Snopes in researching this found that the list was simply suggestions regarding songs to be sensitive in regards to when playing . It was also included in a " list of records to be avoided " drawn up by the BBC during the Gulf War
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Walk Like an Egyptian