Kelly Clarkson - "People Like Us"

Absolute perfection.
This girl cranks out anthems and power ballads like the other young singers
crank out arrest records.

You GO, Miss Lady;
we needed something to give us some encouragement right about now!

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Bronski Beat - "Smalltown Boy"

A real-life anthem from back in the day!

Sometimes music was the only outlet available to  young (or old!) people
coming to terms with self and discovering who they were. Dynamic, out,
proud, and inspirational, these folks cut across all the problems!

Bands like Bronski Beat, the Pet Shop Boys, Boy George, Morrissey
(The Smiths,) Richard Barone, Marc Almond, Dead of Alive, and the
like served a vital, life-saving mission for Family.

Even the visibility of (ridiculously) closeted folks like Marc Anthony,
George Michaels, Ricky Martin, and such (Girl, pleez...who you think
you was fooling!?!) and honorary gay groups like Depeche Mode and
Tears for Fears were of great assistance in the hard, dark days of the
Reagan-era AIDS-rampant 1980s.

And the day hasn't come when we don't need every bit of support we
can get. Enjoy.

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Queen - "I Want To Break Free"

Flashback, Fabulous Friday. Remember where we come from.

This is your anthem...believe in it, belt it, become it!

Have a beautiful and safe weekend; don't let anyone else's words or thoughts--
including your own--make you less than you are.

Be your best, and don't tolerate less from those around you. Peace.

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The PERFECT song...

So I love PINK anyway, she's so sassy and bold and
talks about her real issues, including fighting for
independence and identity....

and I really love the song "Perfect" for all these
reasons and more.

It's a  great anthem/inspiration for anyone who
feels alone and has to find their own light within.

Every little bit helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Rax2PXiWA

Enjoy....

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