April 30, 2013
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The Gay Anthem
I was thinking recently about what one song could be like the gay anthem for gays. Many minority groups have songs that represent them or suit their struggle and I’ve got to wonder what song is that for gays. I know many gays today love Lady Gaga and the shit she and people like her put out, but the way I see it she is pretty much a fad and might not have the staying power of a Madonna or Cher. Oh and neither of them really have the one song that really stands out as a gay anthem.
Which brings me to George Michael’s remake of the Elton John classic “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.” At the time of it’s release in 1991, Michael was not yet out of the closet but he sang the song live and had John walk on and sing it on stage with him. Since then though both have become gay icons. And when you go back and listen to the song now, you can almost feel like it’s two gay guys professing their love for each other.
I’m sure that I’m glaringly lacking in my knowledge of other songs that can be thought of as anthems but for some reason that is the only one that comes to mind for me. I really should ask other gays their opinions as to what they feel could be constituted as gay anthems. My guess is that there are quite a few out there that can be used to represent gays and the struggle for gay rights and equality.
Comments (2)
“I kissed a girl” (katy perry) seems pretty empowering, though the author isn’t actually gay or bi. Also “fuck you” by lily allen is pretty good : )
@agnophilo - yeah I thought about that one too but for some reason didnt put it on here