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25 Essential LGBTQ Pride Songs
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 like you wanted me/Calling me all the second 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, love Peaches,’ and for Madonna I wrote, ‘Dear Madonna, fuck ya now, love Peaches.’ It’s cool.” –SE
Thirty days of summer is a adorable paltry window of time to honor the LGBTQ+ group, and Pride is so much more than a month of parades and celebrations – it’s life. And while we’d never baulk at an accept to celebrate everything that Pride stands for, we also believe that any time is the perfect time to crank up these gay songs and fly 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 pay more than lip service. You’ll find party anthems, pop songs, disco infernos and punk-rock proclamations, so there’s no require to wait for the parade. This is your all-seasons, all-time-great Pride playlist. Grab the aux cable and blast it loud and proud.
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Carey, a beloved homosexual icon, imbues the song with uncooked emotion and vulnerability. Beyond personal narrative, "We Belong Together" delves into the pain of separation and the yearn for 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 adore, 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, finding, 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 same-sex attracted anthems. Let's apply them as tools to better realize 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 kind of the human experience. By embracing these LGBTQIA+ anthems of love and acceptance, we commemorate
The 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time
How does a lyric become a gay anthem? Prefer the LGBTQ+ community itself, our soundtrack is vast and diverse. We have recorded our history and contribution to the customs through music, and with this list we acknowledge and think of 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 impossible to define exactly what makes a song “gay,” this list definitely isn’t unbent. You will see many overlaps between this list and some of the best house and disco tracks that were blasted in the ballrooms, as adequately as transformative hits by our beloved big-voiced divas. There are introspective slow jams by lgbtq+ artists and allies that mirror our struggles with self-acceptance and social rejection. There are Billboard Hot 100-topping sensations and veiled 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 essential to a list like this, we want to highlight the queer musicians who deserve a spotlight, too.