Disver Strong Love: Songs of Gay Liberatn 1972-1981 by Var Artists released 2012. Fd album reviews, track lists, creds, awards and more at AllMic.
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- STRONG LOVE - SONGS OF GAY LIBERATN 1972-81
- STRONG LOVE: SONGS OF GAY LIBERATN 1972-1981
- STRONG LOVE - SONGS OF GAY LIBERATN 1972-81
STRONG LOVE - SONGS OF GAY LIBERATN 1972-81
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STRONG LOVE: SONGS OF GAY LIBERATN 1972-1981
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STRONG LOVE - SONGS OF GAY LIBERATN 1972-81
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