The 1984 song, which is considered to critique racism during the Vietnam War, contains the phrase 'yellow man', considered a derogatory term for an Asian person.

War, like love, has long inspired artists and musicians. That is especially true of the songs written in response to the Vietnam War during the countercultural movements of the 1960s and ’70s. The ...

Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty performs in 2007 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP) Editor’s note: April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of ...

For many casual listeners, Bruce Springsteen’s song Born in the USA sounds like a glorious patriotic celebration of being American. Yet listen beyond the upbeat chorus and you discover the dejected ...

A UK radio station is reportedly censoring Bruce Springsteen's famous song 'Born in the USA'. The phrase 'yellow man' has been removed from the track. This follows a similar decision by another ...