The Church Tried to Destroy These 12 R&B Classics | Prince, Marvin Gaye, D'Angelo & More

Описание: They burned the records. They banned the artists. They called it the devil's music.

Between 1973 and 2000, churches across America declared war on 12 R&B songs. Pastors preached against them. Parents destroyed them. Radio stations censored them. Religious groups organized protests, record burnings, and Senate hearings to silence them forever.

Their crime? Singing about love, desire, and human intimacy.

But here's what the church didn't expect: every song they tried to destroy became a timeless classic.

🎵 THE 12 "SATANIC" R&B SONGS:

#12 – Donna Summer: "Love to Love You Baby" (1975) - The 22 moans that shocked America
#11 – Marvin Gaye: "Let's Get It On" (1973) - The preacher's son's forbidden hit
#10 – Prince: "Darling Nikki" (1984) - The song that created parental warning labels
#9 – Janet Jackson: "Nasty" (1986) - When saying "no" was called sinful
#8 – Salt-N-Pepa: "Let's Talk About Sex" (1991) - The AIDS crisis song churches banned
#7 – George Michael: "I Want Your Sex" (1987) - Monogamy mistaken for sin
#6 – Millie Jackson: "If Loving You Is Wrong" (1974) - The mistress's perspective churches hated
#5 – Rick James: "Super Freak" (1981) - The funk that terrified evangelicals
#4 – Color Me Badd: "I Wanna Sex You Up" (1991) - When three words caused moral panic
#3 – Jodeci: "Freek'n You" (1995) - Church kids who made "musical pornography"
#2 – D'Angelo: "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" (2000) - The nude video that wasn't pornographic
#1 – Barry White: "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" (1974) - The voice churches called the devil

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Hook: The Night Churches Burned Records
1:00 – #12: Donna Summer's 22 Orgasmic Moans
2:27 – #11: Marvin Gaye vs. His Preacher Father
4:30 – #10: Prince Creates Parental Advisory Labels
6:37 – #9: Janet Jackson's Revolutionary "No"
9:16 – #8: Salt-N-Pepa's Life-Saving Sex Ed
11:47 – #7: George Michael's Misunderstood Monogamy
14:18 – #6: Millie Jackson's Uncomfortable Truth
16:48 – #5: Rick James, The Super Freak Churches Feared
19:19 –#4: Color Me Badd's Three-Word Controversy
21:46 – #3: Jodeci's Unapologetic Honesty
24:23 – #2: D'Angelo's Body as Art
27:09 – #1: Barry White, The Voice of Temptation

🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS:

This isn't just music history. It's a story about censorship, moral panic, and the power of art to survive persecution. These artists were condemned, censored, and attacked—but their music outlasted every sermon preached against them.

From Tipper Gore's PMRC Senate hearings to church parking lot record burnings, we're uncovering the real stories behind America's war on R&B sexuality and expression.

📚 RESEARCH SOURCES:
PMRC Senate Hearing Transcripts (1985)
Billboard Archives (1970s-2000s)
Religious Publication Archives
Artist Interviews (Documented)
Contemporary News Footage

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⚠️ CONTENT DISCLAIMER:
This video is presented for educational, historical, and commentary purposes. All content falls under fair use for criticism, commentary, and education. We approach these stories with respect for both the artists and religious perspectives, presenting verified facts without bias.

🎵 MUSIC & FOOTAGE:
Background music licensed via Epidemic Sound
Historical footage sourced from public archives, news coverage, and fair use excerpts
All artist performances used under fair use for educational commentary

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