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Contents:
- THEATER THE GAY 90S
- THE GAY 90S
- GAY 90'S
- MNECULTURE PODST | EP. 28: WHEN THE GAY 90’S CAME OUT
- SPECIAL REPORT: THE GAY 90'S
THEATER THE GAY 90S
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In fact, there are many reasons queer people gravate toward particular songs, whether their relatable lyrics rell hardships often experienced by LGBTQ+ dividuals (Cyndi Lper’s “Te Colors, ” Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”) and help listeners feel ls alone or feature the beltg chops of a big-voiced diva á la Whney Hoton’s “I Wanna Dance Wh Somebody.
THE GAY 90S
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MNECULTURE PODST | EP. 28: WHEN THE GAY 90’S CAME OUT
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SPECIAL REPORT: THE GAY 90'S
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“I thk people will be able to get a real sense of how gay theater has progrsed if they see The Boys the Band and then e to some of our shows as well.