I've lived & traveled in the South all my life & I sure don't remember anyone having a problem with "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. I think that was 1976 ? and although I listened mostly to Soul[[or R & B) stations, I also listened to the Pop stations and don't remember a version of the song without the "white boy" reference.Don't remember any controversy about that.Saw Wild Cherry LIVE open for the Isley Brothers.