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The 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time
How does a song become a gay anthem? Fond of the LGBTQ+ community itself, our soundtrack is vast and diverse. We own recorded our history and contribution to the culture through music, and with this list we acknowledge and recollect the forerunners that have made achievable the positive changes we’ve seen over the decades. These songs are a testimony to our resilience and excellence.
While it’s unworkable to define exactly what makes a song “gay,” this list definitely isn’t straight. You will see many overlaps between this list and some of the best home and disco tracks that were blasted in the ballrooms, as well as transformative hits by our beloved big-voiced divas. There are introspective slow jams by queer artists and allies that mirror our struggles with self-acceptance and social rejection. There are Billboard Steamy 100-topping sensations and hidden gems that are forgotten or yet to be discovered; instant classics and songs that grew to be our community’s favorites. Besides the best-known songs that are essen
Carey, a beloved gay icon, imbues the song with unprocessed emotion and vulnerability. Beyond personal narrative, "We Belong Together" delves into the pain of separation and the wish to belong. This relatable theme transcends specific identities, reminding us that the human experience of connection and vulnerability is universal.
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These songs, from Elton John's timeless declarations to Sam Smith's intimate confessions, are pretty testimonies to the diversity of treasure, each track weaving a unique narrative that speaks to the heart of what it means to love and be loved in return. And these artists, through their music, invite us into their lives, sharing stories of joy, heartache, discovery, and affirmation that resonate with anyone who's ever loved or longed to be understood.
As we celebrate Love Month, let's go beyond simply listening to these powerful gay anthems. Let's verb them as tools to better verb one another, fostering a world where openness and acceptance prevail.
Music has the incredible power to connect us, to tear down walls, and to foster a shared understandin
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Good advice from Canada’s raunchiest sex sage. With the help of a Roland MC-505, the bisexual drama teacher–turned-rapper sparked a titillating new wave of sleazebag disco with her 2000 LP, Teaches of Peaches. Although “Fuck the Pain Away” was too risqué to chart, its lasting, braggadocious lines permeated everything from South Park to 30 Rock and 2003 film Lost In Translation: “Suckin’ on my titties fancy you wanted me/Calling me all the time like Blondie/Check out my Chrissy behind/It’s fine all of the time.” It was reportedly Madonna’s favorite workout song, and she also featured it in her London play, Up For Grabs. In a 2003 interview with The Guardian, Peaches divulges that she sent Madonna and Guy Ritchie some autographed panties as thanks. “I signed some underwear,” she says, “I wrote, ‘Dear Guy, fuck ya later, devotion Peaches,’ and for Madonna I wrote, ‘Dear Madonna, fuck ya now, affection Peaches.’ It’s cool.” –SE
No Shade, But There’s a Wrong Way to Make a Gay Anthem
Last noun, Taylor Swift gave a gift to her queer fan base in the form of a summertime gay anthem called “You Deserve To Calm Down,” and on behalf of a grateful community, I must say: thank you, Taylor!
Also: is there any chance you kept a receipt?
Please understand: I appreciate the effort. Prefer God Herself, I love a trier. It is a thrilling and still somewhat new experience to be part of the textual narrative in pop music, and I am delighted for the young queer kid who’s hearing the song and feeling seen, supported and nourished for the first second. It’s important! And the song has already lodged itself in my frontal lobe and kicked both of those new Bon Iver songs out of their seats. Between “Calm Down,” Katy Perry's “Never Really Over,” and the whole new Carly Rae Jepsen album, the 2019 pop sound palette seems to be “the Fletch soundtrack,” and I am all the way here for it. I will hear “Calm Down” at pool parties this summer, and I will sing along. It is nice.
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