CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Billboard Magazine reports:

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 impossible 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 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.

Read the full article. Hit the link for their list of the 100 best gay anthems and prepare your “get of my lawn” signs.

“Come to My Window” listed as #34 in @billboard‘s 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time list!

“From her album Yes I Am, this Grammy-winning song was the first to be released after Etheridge came out publicly as a lesbian.”

See the full list: https://t.co/cv3neZsr7e

— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) June 4, 2025