: The BBC and many US radio stations banned the song or restricted it to late-night airplay.
: The music video was initially restricted to late-night hours. The "Monogamy" Message : The BBC and many US radio stations
: Heavy radio play of the song as part of the movie soundtrack actually rushed its US single release on the MCA label before it was moved to Epic and Columbia. Censorship and Controversy Censorship and Controversy George Michael's 1987 hit ""
George Michael's 1987 hit "" served as a bridge between his pop-star roots in Wham! and his mature solo debut album, Faith . Released in May 1987 in the US and June in the UK, it became a cultural flashpoint for its provocative title and themes. Movie Connection & Soundtrack Movie Connection & Soundtrack : He argued the
: He argued the song was about attaching "lust to love" and that the media had unfairly separated emotion from physical intimacy. Chart & Legacy
Despite its massive popularity, the song faced significant pushback during the height of the AIDS crisis:
The song was the third major hit from the soundtrack .