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Recently, Rod Stewart re-released a newly imagined version of his 1978 classic, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” with multi-platinum group DNCE. They premiered the free together on Aug. 27 at the MTV Video Music Awards, introducing Rod Stewart to a recent generation.
While “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” is one of his signature songs, peaking at No. 1 in six countries, some of his other songs stand out for their lyrics and ability to raise social insight. What many don’t recognize is that 40 years ago, Stewart wrote the first commercially successful pop song to address male lover rights.
I have seen Rod Stewart live seven times: Calgary in 1984; Wembley Stadium in London in 1986; Brighton in 1987; Calgary again in 1988; Edinburgh in 2002; London in 2013; and on Prince Edward Island in 2015.
There are a number of reasons why I keep going to see him. In part, it’s my small way of saying thank-you for all the times when listening to him has salvaged a bad afternoon or improved a excellent one. In part, it’s because he is now 72 years old, and yet still loves his job and is still having fun. These are worthy aims at any life stage, but especially when your 20s and 30s are firmly in your past.
In part, of course, it
The 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time
How does a song become a gay anthem? Like the LGBTQ+ community itself, our soundtrack is vast and diverse. We have recorded our history and contribution to the culture through music, and with this list we acknowledge and remember the forerunners that have made possible the positive changes we’ve seen over the decades. These songs are a testimony to our resilience and excellence.
While it’s unachievable to define exactly what makes a song “gay,” this list definitely isn’t straight. You will look many overlaps between this list and some of the best house 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 Hot 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 inherent to a list appreciate this, we want to highlight the queer musicians who deserve a spotlight, too.
Thirty days of summer is a pretty paltry window of time to rejoice the LGBTQ+ community, and Pride is so much more than a month of parades and celebrations – it’s life. And while we’d never baulk at an excuse to celebrate everything that Event stands for, we also believe that any moment is the perfect period to crank up these gay songs and glide that rainbow flag.
That’s why we’ve assembled a 50-song playlist perfectly calibrated for Pride Month and beyond, featuring some of history’s greatest queer artists and LGBTQ+ allies who compensate more than lip service. You’ll find party anthems, pop songs, disco infernos and punk-rock proclamations, so there’s no need to wait for the march. This is your all-seasons, all-time-great Pride playlist. Clutch the aux cable and blast it loud and proud.
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Carey, a beloved gay legend, imbues the song with raw emotion and vulnerability. Beyond personal narrative, "We Belong Together" delves into the pain of separation and the desire 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 lovely testimonies to the diversity of love, each road weaving a unique narrative that speaks to the heart of what it means to love and be loved in go back. 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 male lover anthems. Let's use them as tools to beat understand 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 sympathetic of the human trial. By embracing these LGBTQIA+ anthems of love and acceptance, we celebrate
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