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Lorde's 'Royals' song banned by some San Fran radio stations

Music star says song based on photo she saw

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Lorde's 'Royals' song banned by some San Fran radio stations
Music star says song based on photo she saw
At least two San Francisco radio stations have decided they're not going to play Lorde's popular song "Royals" until the World Series is over.Kansas City will open the World Series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.KFOG Radio and 96.5 KOIT say they're pulling Lorde's song for now.Lorde revealed in interviews that the inspiration for the song was based on a photograph she saw in National Geographic of a ballplayer with Royals on his shirt. It turns out the photograph was of George Brett signing baseballs for fans.Earlier this year, Lorde was given a signed No. 5 jersey from Brett.12396696

At least two San Francisco radio stations have decided they're not going to play Lorde's popular song "Royals" until the World Series is over.

Kansas City will open the World Series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

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KFOG Radio and 96.5 KOIT say they're pulling Lorde's song for now.

Lorde revealed in interviews that the inspiration for the song was based on a photograph she saw in National Geographic of a ballplayer with Royals on his shirt. It turns out the photograph was of George Brett signing baseballs for fans.

Earlier this year, Lorde was given a signed No. 5 jersey from Brett.