get ready to feel and hear the pride
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
LGBT anthems let’s have a Kiki for this
list we’re looking at songs that have
become iconic to the LGBT community they
don’t necessarily have to be written by
someone who identifies as LGBT but they
must be loved by the community that does
I want to break free they also don’t
have to be directed at the community
either but they should be used to
promote a positive message unfortunately
we’ve had to exclude hosier’s take me to
church because as great as it is this
list is about the tunes and it’s the
video that resonates with gay culture
rather than the song itself
number ten dancing queen ABBA
one of the Swedish pop groups Greatest
Hits has become a staple of the LGBT
community
describing themes of letting go of all
your problems while you hit the dance
floor dancing queen quickly became a
near permanent fixture in gay-friendly
70s discos thanks to its upbeat tempo
and uplifting sound
the anthemic track being released just a
few years after the Stonewall Riots made
it an almost therapeutic musical number
for the community as it became a fun and
energetic way to let go and be yourself
since talk about celebrating gender
variations I think immunity
transform number nine true trans soul
rebel against me
this punk-rock band has a special place
in the hearts of many LGBTQ community
members who have recognized lead singer
Laura Jane grace as a transgendered icon
you
it was this hit song however that can be
seen as a transgender anthem maybe even
Grace’s personal statement as its
swinging vibes and rocking beads are
nothing short of ear were knees
it’s punk-rock vibe and counterculture
attitude lend themselves to the
struggles felt by many transgendered
people who struggle to find a place in
this world
number eight relax Frankie Goes to
Hollywood
with its two openly gay vocalists
Frankie Goes to Hollywood was loved by
the community their first hit relaxed
achieved huge fame and was a chart
topper with its synth pop sound the
single still has rooms of people
grooving to this day
seriously just listen to it
see the song was not without controversy
though as overtly sexual lyrics and an
even more explicit video led to the song
being temporarily banned from the BBC
and reportedly later from MTV after its
ban however it quickly shot to number
one on the UK charts
number seven constant craving KD Lang
performed by KD Lang an openly lesbian
champion of gay rights this powerhouse
of a track has her lending her strong
vocals to the emotionally charged lyrics
but that’s not the only reason why the
song resonates with the community
constant craving was released in the
same year the singer went public with
her own sexuality
knowing this makes the lyrics that touch
on the struggles of letting your true
self emerge that much more personal and
relatable as we imagine that the singer
isn’t just talking about the community
as a whole but herself
bunch of stereotypes all in my head
number six same love Macklemore and Ryan
Lewis featuring Mary Lambert but those
that like the same sex and the
characteristics the right-wing
conservatives think it’s a decision
while many rap artists are quick to use
derogatory slurs in their lyrics
mclemore slowed down his usual upbeat
hip-hop style to create this poignant
track making it such a breath of fresh
air tackling themes such as the
stereotypes we as a culture place on
homosexuality it was recorded during
Washington State’s push to legalize gay
marriage the same fight that led people
to walk outs and sit-ins it’s human
rights for everybody there is no
difference live on and be yourself the
song’s chorus with the moving vocals of
Mary Lambert especially hits home and
the lesbian singer-songwriter later used
it as the basis of her own track she
keeps me warm in 2013
five
even in fire
you
number five I want to break free Queen I
want to break free
in 1991 music lovers born the loss of a
Titan when Freddie Mercury died from
complications with AIDS the lead singer
of Queen had been extremely private
about his sexuality for most of his life
but 7 years before his death had
recorded this magnificent track the
thunderous vocals and powerful rock
sound that have made Queen legendary
lends an epic style to the rock tune and
it’s video featuring the band members in
women’s clothing which could be seen as
a metaphor for mercury breaking free
from social expectations and being
himself is adored by the LGBTQ community
today
mercury has become immortal through his
band and his music with openly
homosexual artists like Adam Lambert
helping the soulful gay voice live on
you
number four I’m coming out Diana Ross
for every member of the LGBT community
coming out is an important milestone in
his or her life
for this reason Diana Ross’s
appropriately titled hit has become one
of gay prides biggest anthems the funky
disco number accurately and
wholeheartedly describes the positive
energy in announcing to the world who
you are as its funky tune and inspiring
vocals can have crowds dancing in huge
numbers it’s powered nicely complements
the gay community as the song is
embraced at pride events around the
world
you
number three YMCA Village People
don’t even try it alive
as it’s playing right now you’re doing
the dance the group made no secret of
their efforts to target the gay disco
scene in the 70s as the band’s costumes
featured depictions of overly masculine
stereotypes with the song achieving
worldwide fame has become a timeless
classic for the fun and energetic sound
speaking of a place where all young men
can be accepted
of course this was a double entendre as
the YMCA was often frequented by the gay
community as a place they can go to meet
and hang out with other gay men that’s
number two I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
over her long career as a disco artist
Gloria Gaynor became a gay music icon
for covering such songs as I am what I
am
the song she’s performed that’s most
associated with the LGBT community
however is this powerful disco ballad as
it resonates themes of strength of
character and self perseverance though
the LGBTQ community may have to face its
share of hate and may have moments when
it feels down-and-out I Will Survive
demonstrates how strong it can be as a
group and keep moving on
the fact that the track crosses into the
threshold of super-groovy makes it even
better in gay discos of old this song
was the queen before we throw our
rainbow flags in the air and wave them
like we just don’t care let’s dance to
the beat of some honorable mentions
they say
we go
number one born this way Lady gaga
my mama told me when I was young
we’re almost 2 because what makes
someone a gay icon well similar to David
Bowie Lady Gaga’s androgynous and
eclectic style of clothing as well as
her fearlessness in her singing has
endeared her like no other to the gay
community
none of her songs are more evocative of
gay pride than born this way this ultra
catchy dance number is potent especially
thanks to its theme of being true to who
you are don’t be a drag just be a queen
whether you’re broke or evergreen you’re
black white beige chose more so perhaps
when you consider Gaga’s bisexuality
there life’s disabilities left you
outcast bullied or teased while the tune
is embraced by many none hold it dearer
than the LGBTQ community
so do you agree with our list what songs
do you think speak out positively to the
LGBTQ community
don’t everything let’s go
for more musical toptenz published daily
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
Gigi and
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
LGBT anthems let’s have a Kiki for this
list we’re looking at songs that have
become iconic to the LGBT community they
don’t necessarily have to be written by
someone who identifies as LGBT but they
must be loved by the community that does
I want to break free they also don’t
have to be directed at the community
either but they should be used to
promote a positive message unfortunately
we’ve had to exclude hosier’s take me to
church because as great as it is this
list is about the tunes and it’s the
video that resonates with gay culture
rather than the song itself
number ten dancing queen ABBA
one of the Swedish pop groups Greatest
Hits has become a staple of the LGBT
community
describing themes of letting go of all
your problems while you hit the dance
floor dancing queen quickly became a
near permanent fixture in gay-friendly
70s discos thanks to its upbeat tempo
and uplifting sound
the anthemic track being released just a
few years after the Stonewall Riots made
it an almost therapeutic musical number
for the community as it became a fun and
energetic way to let go and be yourself
since talk about celebrating gender
variations I think immunity
transform number nine true trans soul
rebel against me
this punk-rock band has a special place
in the hearts of many LGBTQ community
members who have recognized lead singer
Laura Jane grace as a transgendered icon
you
it was this hit song however that can be
seen as a transgender anthem maybe even
Grace’s personal statement as its
swinging vibes and rocking beads are
nothing short of ear were knees
it’s punk-rock vibe and counterculture
attitude lend themselves to the
struggles felt by many transgendered
people who struggle to find a place in
this world
number eight relax Frankie Goes to
Hollywood
with its two openly gay vocalists
Frankie Goes to Hollywood was loved by
the community their first hit relaxed
achieved huge fame and was a chart
topper with its synth pop sound the
single still has rooms of people
grooving to this day
seriously just listen to it
see the song was not without controversy
though as overtly sexual lyrics and an
even more explicit video led to the song
being temporarily banned from the BBC
and reportedly later from MTV after its
ban however it quickly shot to number
one on the UK charts
number seven constant craving KD Lang
performed by KD Lang an openly lesbian
champion of gay rights this powerhouse
of a track has her lending her strong
vocals to the emotionally charged lyrics
but that’s not the only reason why the
song resonates with the community
constant craving was released in the
same year the singer went public with
her own sexuality
knowing this makes the lyrics that touch
on the struggles of letting your true
self emerge that much more personal and
relatable as we imagine that the singer
isn’t just talking about the community
as a whole but herself
bunch of stereotypes all in my head
number six same love Macklemore and Ryan
Lewis featuring Mary Lambert but those
that like the same sex and the
characteristics the right-wing
conservatives think it’s a decision
while many rap artists are quick to use
derogatory slurs in their lyrics
mclemore slowed down his usual upbeat
hip-hop style to create this poignant
track making it such a breath of fresh
air tackling themes such as the
stereotypes we as a culture place on
homosexuality it was recorded during
Washington State’s push to legalize gay
marriage the same fight that led people
to walk outs and sit-ins it’s human
rights for everybody there is no
difference live on and be yourself the
song’s chorus with the moving vocals of
Mary Lambert especially hits home and
the lesbian singer-songwriter later used
it as the basis of her own track she
keeps me warm in 2013
five
even in fire
you
number five I want to break free Queen I
want to break free
in 1991 music lovers born the loss of a
Titan when Freddie Mercury died from
complications with AIDS the lead singer
of Queen had been extremely private
about his sexuality for most of his life
but 7 years before his death had
recorded this magnificent track the
thunderous vocals and powerful rock
sound that have made Queen legendary
lends an epic style to the rock tune and
it’s video featuring the band members in
women’s clothing which could be seen as
a metaphor for mercury breaking free
from social expectations and being
himself is adored by the LGBTQ community
today
mercury has become immortal through his
band and his music with openly
homosexual artists like Adam Lambert
helping the soulful gay voice live on
you
number four I’m coming out Diana Ross
for every member of the LGBT community
coming out is an important milestone in
his or her life
for this reason Diana Ross’s
appropriately titled hit has become one
of gay prides biggest anthems the funky
disco number accurately and
wholeheartedly describes the positive
energy in announcing to the world who
you are as its funky tune and inspiring
vocals can have crowds dancing in huge
numbers it’s powered nicely complements
the gay community as the song is
embraced at pride events around the
world
you
number three YMCA Village People
don’t even try it alive
as it’s playing right now you’re doing
the dance the group made no secret of
their efforts to target the gay disco
scene in the 70s as the band’s costumes
featured depictions of overly masculine
stereotypes with the song achieving
worldwide fame has become a timeless
classic for the fun and energetic sound
speaking of a place where all young men
can be accepted
of course this was a double entendre as
the YMCA was often frequented by the gay
community as a place they can go to meet
and hang out with other gay men that’s
number two I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
over her long career as a disco artist
Gloria Gaynor became a gay music icon
for covering such songs as I am what I
am
the song she’s performed that’s most
associated with the LGBT community
however is this powerful disco ballad as
it resonates themes of strength of
character and self perseverance though
the LGBTQ community may have to face its
share of hate and may have moments when
it feels down-and-out I Will Survive
demonstrates how strong it can be as a
group and keep moving on
the fact that the track crosses into the
threshold of super-groovy makes it even
better in gay discos of old this song
was the queen before we throw our
rainbow flags in the air and wave them
like we just don’t care let’s dance to
the beat of some honorable mentions
they say
we go
number one born this way Lady gaga
my mama told me when I was young
we’re almost 2 because what makes
someone a gay icon well similar to David
Bowie Lady Gaga’s androgynous and
eclectic style of clothing as well as
her fearlessness in her singing has
endeared her like no other to the gay
community
none of her songs are more evocative of
gay pride than born this way this ultra
catchy dance number is potent especially
thanks to its theme of being true to who
you are don’t be a drag just be a queen
whether you’re broke or evergreen you’re
black white beige chose more so perhaps
when you consider Gaga’s bisexuality
there life’s disabilities left you
outcast bullied or teased while the tune
is embraced by many none hold it dearer
than the LGBTQ community
so do you agree with our list what songs
do you think speak out positively to the
LGBTQ community
don’t everything let’s go
for more musical toptenz published daily
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
Gigi and
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