Tuesday, March 4, 2025

ESSENTIAL LGBT+ ANTHEMS. #45-41. More: tomorrow.   

 

100 ESSENTIAL LGBTQ+ ANTHEMS

 

Caffè Lattè presents the 100 anthems of the Rainbow community. Some get us up on our feet or will have us weep. They celebrate diversity and tell of the hardships endured by members of the community.

45

THERE’S MORE TO LOVE 

(THAN BOY MEETS GIRL)

The Communards

Jimmy Somerville has achieved success as a soloist, half of a duo (The Communards) and part of a trio (Bronski Beat). His songs usually deal with gay issues.

44

I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY 

(WHO LOVES ME)

Whitney Houston

A dance floor classic from one of the most successful 1980s divas.

43

TAKE ME TO CHURCH Hozier

In 2013, this song tackling religious discrimination by the church, peaked at #2 in America, Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  

42

GLAD TO BE GAY 

Tom Robinson Band

Released in 1978, this was one of the earliest gay anthems to make the charts (UK Top 20).  

41

I AM WHAT I AM Village People

Two different songs entitled “I Am What I Am” are included on this Top 100. Both deal with acceptance.

 A paper collage of paintings shaped like a woman with two parrots on her arms.

 

 

 

Check out the Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mFqgTQSN0TPsEZnUNknTq?si=48d50eb1ce83493d


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