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'The Pill' Is the Most Controversial Song of Loretta Lynn's Career

In 1975, Loretta Lynn released her most controversial song 15 years after the birth control pill was introduced on May 9, 1960—and it remains one of the most enduring songs on the subject 66 years ...
Forbes

Q&A: Alanis Morissette On ‘Jagged Little Pill’ 25 Years Later, New Music, Motherhood And More

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Alanis Morissette One Night Only Performing "Jagged Little Pill" at The Apollo Theater on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ...
American Songwriter

Loretta Lynn Was Once Inspired To Write a Song After the Birth Control Pill Was Introduced in 1960

In 1975, Loretta Lynn released her most controversial song, “The Pill”, after the birth control pill was introduced in 1960. Today is the 65th anniversary of the U.S. approval of the birth control ...
American Songwriter

Like Loretta Lynn? Like Her Song “The Pill?” Well, Country Radio Still Won’t Play It

As many country music fans know, Loretta Lynn passed away earlier this week on Tuesday (October 4) at the age of 90. In the wake of her passing, many are revisiting her classic songs like “Portland ...