Yoto, an audio platform for kids, has removed 'Fat Bottomed Girls' from its recent release of Queen's 'Greatest Hits.'
that "the average age of our listeners is five years old, and after consultation, we felt ['Fat Bottomed Girls'] wasn't appropriate for our young audience." The song is considered one of Queen's racier tracks, with lyrics such as, "Left alone with big fat Fanny / She was such a naughty nanny / Hey, big woman, you made a bad boy out of me."
The omission isn't out of line with what other companies have done in the past when repackaging popular music for a younger audience. Kidz Bop regularlyA representative for Queen confirmed to EW that the band agreed to the omission ahead of its release. However, they declined to offer any further comment on the change.
Yoto released the album's other 16 tracks with a disclaimer for parents. "Please note that the lyrics in some of these songs contain adult themes, including occasional references to violence and drugs," the warning reads. "These are the original and unedited recordings. Whilst no swear words are used, parental discretion is advised when playing this content to or around younger children." is its "biggest ever music launch and one of our fastest ever selling cards.
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