Some songs may be pulled or downplayed by broadcasters if they are considered to be inappropriate to play in the aftermath of specific events . After the September 11 attacks , program directors of the radio conglomerate Clear Channel compiled an internal list of " lyrically questionable " songs , which included various songs with themes related to war , death , destruction , flight , or New York City , and all songs by Rage Against the Machine . '' Slate '' noted several unusual choices on the list , including " Walk Like an Egyptian " , two Cat Stevens songs ( Stevens had converted to the Islamic faith and changed his name to Yusuf Islam ) , and John Lennon 's " explicitly pacifist anthem ' Imagine ' "
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Music censorship