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  • COMING OUT: Top 10 Coming Out Songs

    COMING OUT: Top 10 Coming Out Songs

    In the olden days (I’m talking about G-A-Y at the Astoria), when I used to go out as an excitable newbie gay and was able to wear stomach revealing tees, Pop music was my haven.

    Pop music of the late 90s and early 2000s seemed to know my man loving ways and was only to happy to deliver thumping after thumping hit for me to perform my little camp heart out on the sticky floors of that old, fondly missed haunt.

    1) Geri Halliwell, the official gift to gay men delivered ‘Lift Me Up’ / ‘Look At Me’ / ‘Bag It Up’. No list of coming out songs is complete without one Ginger song and she’s given us at least 3. Geri’s debut solo album Schizo-Phonic offered up a plethora of camptastic tunes. I still put on ‘Bag It Up’ from time to time and it still makes me jig. Yes, I said ‘jig’ and I’m owning it.

    2) ‘Get This Party Started’, When Pink slammed onto the scene with this song it almost became a homo chant. “I’m coming out, so you better get this party started’. Its place in the annals of gay culture was cemented when the Dame of Bassey made her almost definitive version of the classic for that M&S advert.

    3) ‘One Day In Your Life’, at the height of Anastacia’s greatness the ab’d goddess with the huge voice was churning out stompers like nobody’s business. ‘One Day In Your Life’ has such a seriously strong chorus that it has become one of my all-time club classics.

    4) ‘I Am What I Am’, The Dame of Bassey (Shirley Bassey). Ok, this isn’t one that featured much in the clubs – but sexuality affirmed men (and some who are yet to discover their true selves) with feather boas across the nation kick out their legs in unison whenever this track is played. It is against the law not to do some kind of jazz hand whilst this is playing – fact.

    5) ‘Can’t Take That Away’, just before the true madness of Mariah Carey was unleashed upon the world, the stratospheric octaved diva delivered probably her most camp, dramatic and butterfly filled song ever – with a ‘love and respect’ yourself theme, what self-respecting gay can’t listen to this with a tear in his eye and a knowing in his heart?

    6) Britney was on fire (and had a full head of hair) at the beginning of the noughties and ‘Stronger’ was a killer track. Pre ‘Madonna kiss’ post ‘I’m a naughty school girl’ – Brit knew the way forward was her gays.

    7) ‘It’s Raining Men’ is a track, which just needs to feature on this list. It’s a floor filler. Geri’s is okay, but you can’t beat the original Weather Girls’ version, it only counts if you clap in the right place – those who miss the double clap HANG YOUR HEAD IN SHAME.

    8) Remember Holly Valance, that Neighbours’ star turned pop princess? Vaguely? Well, she burst onto the scene with a seriously sexy number ‘Kiss Kiss’, which I remember making an impact – in my bedroom, but that’s not for here!

    9) ‘Beautiful’, by XTina featured a rather hot gay couple in the video – which gets my vote and the song, has a gooey, lovey vibe, which makes me feel my most beautiful.

    10) ‘I’m Coming Out’, Diana Ross sang this song either with full knowledge of the gay anthem she was about to create or in complete naivety. It features one of the longest introductions in the world, but lyrically this song has to come in at number 1. It says what it does on the tin (if it had a tin).

    What are your TOP coming out songs?

    *This article was first published September 2012

  • We rated the best ballads from each of Mariah Carey’s albums

    We rated the best ballads from each of Mariah Carey’s albums

    Don’t hate… but

    Debut

    “Vanishing”

    This stripped-back piano-led ballad is probably one of the purest ballads of all time. It perfectly showcases Mariah’s vocal quality – and one epic vocal run (that sounds like the prettiest car alarm in the world) towards the end.

    Emotions

    “Can’t Let Go”

    After a string of number 1s in the US, “Can’t Let You” didn’t manage to reach the coveted top spot – which we think is a travesty. Plus the accompanying music video is one classy affair.

    MTV Unplugged

    “If It’s Over”

    Originally from the album Emotions, it marries MC’s songwriting with Carole King’s. Strong. Strong. Strong.

    Musicbox

    “Anytime You Need A Friend”

    This song is pure power and quite different from anything Mariah had released up to that point. Its dark chord structure in the verse opens up to one glorious chorus, filled with a gospel vibe that truly inspires – and don’t get us started on that whistle note at the end of the song. The whole Musicbox album is the ultimate MC balladfest, it has so many good options.

    Merry Christmas

    “Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)”

    When Mariah stips it all back we get to hear the jewel that is early Mariah’s bell-like soprano range. This song is the perfect opposite to the campery fun that is Mariah’s all-time greatest (or best-selling anyway) hit, “All I Want For Christmas (Is You)”.

    Daydream

    “Looking In”

    I love songs like these from MC. We really get to understand her story as an artist. “Looking In” feels deeply personal and from a songwriter’s perspective can feel very exposing but ultimately freeing.

    Butterfly

    “Butterfly”

    This is pretty much a standard Mariah ballad, but the lyrics are just so powerful and on the first album of Mariah’s to be pretty thin of ballads this is the obvious choice, following by “My All”.

    Rainbow

    “After Tonight”

    There are a couple of great ballads on this album – and you may be surprised that I didn’t choose “Can’t Take That Away” but the vocals in “After Tonight” are actually next level when you listen to them. Unfortunately the album’s other ballads like “Against All Odds” and “Thank God I Found You” (don’t hate) sounded just dialled in, I’m not a fan. Don’t get me started on the duet version of “Against All Odds”.

    Glitter

    “Lead The Way”

    Back in the very early 2000s, when most of the world had seemingly written Mariah off, there’s the gem of an album the Glitter soundtrack. “Lead The Way” is just beautiful. The album showcased a newer style of singing for the diva – as she started to use her breathier lower register to great effect – allowing her to let rip towards the end of songs – giving a greater contrast to her performances.

    Charmbracelet

    “I Only Wanted”

    Maybe an “After Tonight” part 2, but MC’s vocals are on point in this song and she does the Spanish guitar sound so well. This gets the top spot on from this album, because the chorus is so strong. I would have gone with “Through The Rain” but the use of Mariah’s softer, breathier vocal style gets tiresome. It’s not until the last chorus that she really opens up and lets fly – which is a shame.

    TEOM

    “We Belong Together”

    This album is very thin on the typical Mariah ballad, so the only choice is either “We Belong Together” or “Mine Again” luckily WBT is an epic song – particularly when she goes up the octave towards the end of the song.

    EMC2

    “I Wish You Well”

    Back to the piano-driven ballad, Mariah lets her stunning vocals shine.

    MOAIA

    “I Want To Know What Love Is”

    Mariah isn’t really known for her covers (why would she, as she’s probably the most accomplished song-writer in the world) but when she does one it gets noticed (remember “Without You”). “I Want To Know What Love Is” is, dare I say better than the original. And totally uplifting, you just don’t want it to end – and well in Brazil, it nearly didn’t! It was number 1 for an incredible 27 weeks.

    Merry Christmas II You

    “O Come All Ye Faithful”

    I have to say, I’m not a fan of this album, when compared to her 1994 release, it feels a little underwhelming, but getting a duet with her Mumma is pure excellence!

    Me. I Am Mariah The Elusive Chanteuse

    “Cry”

    Unfortunately, the traditional MC ballad has all but disappeared for this album, aside from the cover of George Michael’s “One More Try”, which I never thought was a great song from GM. To note, this is one of Mariah’s worst-selling album so far. The album peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart, selling just 6,547 copies in its first week.

    Caution

    “Portrait”

    This song feels like a late-90s end-of-album Mariah ballad and that’s a lovely thing. On the whole, the album Caution album is underrated and under-selling. It really deserved to do better.

    So how did we do? What are your favourite MC ballads? Use the comments below to let us know.

  • Mariah says that George Michael’s death “took a toll” on her

    Mariah says that George Michael’s death “took a toll” on her

    Hitmaker, Mariah Carey has spoken out about how the untimely death of George Michael took on her.

    (C) BIGSTOCK

    Speaking to Pitchfork Mariah Carey opened up about how George Michael was a massive inspiration to her before her first album was released.

    She also said that artists need a really “great support system” around them as stress is a killer. She said,

    “It’s really about a great support system and working with people who understand and try to create a good environment. Hopefully, those people will also understand stress is really a killer. When we have lost some of our greatest, it’s really taken a toll on me, as someone who grew up watching them and being inspired by them.

    Keep the faith

    The “Hero” singer went on to say how much of an inspiration George Michael was during her early years saying that the Faith album was her first ever album.

    You mentioned George Michael. I remember before my first album, even in high school, the Faith album, I looked at that and said, ‘I want to make an album that crosses all these genres.’ We had a lot of things in common in terms of record company political stuff.

    They discussed their problems over dinner

    “I remember this one dinner that we had. We were both talking about really difficult stuff that we’d been through. And when he passed away on that Christmas, I couldn’t believe it because I thought he would be able to be OK.”

    How did George Michael die?

    George Michael passed away on Christmas Day 2016. His death shook the world and left millions of fans worldwide reeling from the news. Investigators said that his death was ‘unexplained but not suspicious’. The star died at the age of 53. He was found in his Oxfordshire home by his partner, Fadi Fawaz on Christmas morning. He was found lying, “peacefully in bed”

    The news of the star’s death wasn’t announced to the press until late Christmas evening.

    The superstar’s autopsy was inconclusive and more tests were ordered to determine the cause of his death. There were many reports that drug usage was to blame for the untimely passing, including his cousin who erroneously claimed, on the Victoria Derbyshire show on BBC,  that an accidental drugs overdose caused George’s death.

    In March, the cause of George’s death was revealed following more conclusive testing, the corner returned a death by natural causes verdict.

     

  • Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is worth A LOT of money

    If you spent the Christmas season blasting ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ then you contributed to a long-cherished tradition of making Mariah Carey’s popular holiday song the anthem of Christmas — with a hefty gift to Carey herself. (more…)

  • Icon, Mariah Carey stands accused of sexual harassment

    Mariah Carey Accused of Sexual Harassment

    Gay icon Mariah Carey has found herself accused of sexual harassment from a former bodyguard, who also claims that she owes him money.

    TMZ reported that Michael Anello has accused Carey of harassment and denigrating him whilst he was in her employ from 2015 to May 2017. He alleges that Carey called him “a skinhead, a Nazi and a white supremacist”.

    Anello, CEO of Anello Security & Consulting, says that the pop star owes him unpaid bills of $200,000. TMZ claims it obtained copies of the draft lawsuit.

    The security professional also alleges that during a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Carey requested help to move luggage. During the task, he says the singer was wearing a “sheer negligee” that was open. He says there was no physical contact.

    He also alleges in his draft lawsuit that she committed “sexual acts with the intent that they be viewed by Anello.”

    Carey’s reps “have no information on the sexual harassment claim,” TMZ said, but they have agreed to pay some invoices.

  • Mariah has just revealed her favourite album of hers

    And we have to say we agree.

    Mariah has revealed that her ’97 album, Butterfly is her favourite album, saying, “it’s the most personal work I’ve ever done and will always be a defining moment in my career and in my life.”

    The album had a slew of high performing tracks, including, “My All”, Butterfly and “Honey”.

    Overall the album sold nearly 4 million copies in the US and went gold in the UK.

  • 10 of the best pop songs to come out to for #NationalComingOutDay

    In the olden days (I’m talking about G-A-Y at the Astoria), when I used to go out as an excitable newbie gay and was able to wear stomach revealing tees, Pop music was my haven.

    Pop music of the late 90s and early 2000s seemed to know my man loving ways and was only to happy to deliver thumping after thumping hit for me to perform my little camp heart out on the sticky floors of that old, fondly missed haunt.

    1) Geri, the official gift to gay men delivered ‘Lift Me Up’ / ‘Look At Me’ / ‘Bag It Up’. No list of coming out songs is complete without one Ginger song and she’s given us at least 3. Geri’s debut solo album Schizo-Phonic offered up a plethora of camptastic tunes. I still put on ‘Bag It Up’ from time to time and it still makes me jig. Yes I said ‘jig’ and I’m owning it.


    2) ‘Get This Party Started‘, When Pink slammed onto the scene with this song it almost became a homo chant. “I’m coming out, so you better get this party started’. Its place in the annals of gay culture was cemented when the Dame of Bassey made her almost definitive version of the classic for that M&S advert.


    3) ‘One Day In Your Life’, at the height of Anastacia’s greatness the ab’d goddess with the huge voice was churning out stompers like nobody’s business. ‘One Day In Your Life’ has such a seriously strong chorus that it has become one of my all time club classics.


    4) ‘I Am What I Am’, The Dame of Bassey (Shirley Bassey). Ok, this isn’t one that featured much in the clubs – but sexuality affirmed men (and some who are yet to discover their true selves) with feather boas across the nation kick out their legs in unison whenever this track is played. It is against the law not to do some kind of jazz hand whilst this is playing – fact.


    5) ‘Can’t Take That Away’, just before the true madness of Mariah Carey was unleashed upon the world, the stratospheric octaved diva delivered probably her most camp, dramatic and butterfly filled song ever – with a ‘love and respect’ yourself theme, what self-respecting gay can’t listen to this with a tear in his eye and a knowing in his heart?


    6) Britney was on fire (and had a full head of hair) at the beginning of the noughties and ‘Stronger’ was a killer track. Pre ‘Madonna kiss’ post ‘I’m a naughty school girl’ – Brit knew the way forward was her gays.

     


    7) ‘It’s Raining Men’ is a track, which just needs to feature on this list. It’s a floor filler. Geri’s is okay, but you can’t beat the original Weather Girls’ version, it only counts if you clap in the right place – those who miss the double clap HANG YOUR HEAD IN SHAME.


    8) Remember Holly Valance, that Neighbours star turned pop princess? Vaguely? Well, she burst onto the scene with a seriously sexy number ‘Kiss Kiss’, which I remember making an impact – in my bedroom, but that’s not for here!


    9) ‘Beautiful’, by XTina featured a rather hot gay couple in the video – which gets my vote and the song, has a gooey, lovey vibe, which makes me feel my most beautiful.


    10) ‘I’m Coming Out’, Diana Ross sang this song either with full knowledge of the gay anthem she was about to create or in complete naivety. It features one of the longest introductions in the world, but lyrically this song has to come in at number 1. It says what it does on the tin (if it had a tin).

    What are your TOP coming out songs?

  • Mariah Carey just did the most amazing thing for Martyn Hett

    Mariah Carey has done something truly incredible for Martyn.

    © s_bukley Depositphotos

    It’s fair to say that Martyn was a huge Mariah Carey fan, even on his profile he wrote that his “life peaked” when he met Mariah Carey. Well, the songstress has paid tribute to him in a loving Instagram post.

    The “Hero” singer said that she was “devastated” to hear that Martyn had passed away. She said that his memory would be “cherished forever”.

    Taking to social media, Martyn’s brother joked, “I was a little dubious about Martyn’s recent bold social media move, but it worked”.

    https://twitter.com/danhett/status/867635741123379200

     

    RIP Martyn.

  • Mariah Carey’s Halloween costume just brought it

    Mariah Carey has upped her Halloween game.

    © s_bukley Depositphotos

     

    So the point of dressing up for Halloween is to scare people and to look hideous, but MC has decided to take a different route.

    Heading out with her fam, Mariah donned a very very tight red corset dress and popped on a couple of wings and devil horns for good measure.

    The rest of her family were dressed as characters from Mario land. We don’t remember a woman in red in that franchise of game, but hey. It’s Mariah so just deal okay.

    Hot.

    Praise be oh great gay icon.

  • 11 Mariah Carey Songs Every Gay Boy Needs In His Life

    There’s nobody that quite manages to fulfil their Diva quota like Mariah. In among the glitter, butterflies and working out in five-inch heels, she’s written some belters to help you get through the darkest moments of your life.

    Hero (Music Box)

    If you’re in need of a pick me up and need to hear something inspirational then Mariah’s Hero, is the tune. Don’t take any old version. Get out your original copy of Music Box, go on. We know you’ve got it. Yes, the one with the face.

    Anytime You Need A Friend (Music Box)

    From the same album Anything You Need A Friend is a tune that cuts right to the heart, if times is down and you’re smile is a frown, Mariah will be there. Plus it has the most insane high note at the end.

    Can’t Take That Away (Rainbow)

    Mariah’s own personal theme. It has everything you need in a self-empowerment tune. Self-affirmation and a peppy tune. Get out your hairbrush, stand in the mirror. Legs slightly parted, like the #1 album and sing it biatch. Make sure you get that run at the end right or she’ll be after you.

    Make It Happen (Emotions)

    If you need sh** to happen, you got to make it work. So if you’re facing adversity, get it together and make it happen.

    I Am Free (Daydream)

    Like a bird baby. Be a prisoner no more. Come out. Free to love, free to soar… Free to fly.

    Outside (Butterfly)

    Mariah wrote this song about being bi-racial and the adversity she faced. The lyrics speak of being an outsider and it’s something we can totally relate to.

    When You Believe (#1s)

    Basically this song is so Diva. Its very core is basically gay. In a good sense. And you will WIN when you believe.

    Through The Rain (Charmbracelet)

    One of her best ballads on one of her worst performing albums, which is a real shame, because it’s actually a gooden. You really get a sense that at her lowest ebb, it was herself that she could depend on.

    Almost Home

    Speaking of getting through and making it, Almost Home talks about the journey’s end. It’s in sight. Don’t give it.

    Obsessed

    Yep. You. Stop obsessing about my sexuality. Westboro Baptist Church I’m looking at you.

    I Want To Know What Love Is

    Bae. You have it from your gay fans all over the world.

     

  • Mariah Revisits Leggy Album Cover

    In a homage to her 1998 greatest hits release, #1s, Mariah’s is back with a new best of, and guess what the legs are back too!

    Along with a new Greatest Hits, Mariah has signed back to her original label, Sony, under the Epic brand. Mariah left the company in 2001 when she signed the world’s most expensive record contract with Virgin Records. Despite the huge signing, Virgin dropped her after one record after sales bombed dramatically – despite it actually being a good record **go Glitter**

    Speaking about the move back to Sony, Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman and CEO, Epic Records said, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be back together again with Mariah,” said Mr. Reid. “There is really no one who comes close to Mariah as both a songwriter and a singer, and as the world knows, her vocal range is legendary and truly incomparable. Her music is indelibly etched into our culture, and she’s shattered so many chart records that she’s now firmly entrenched in the history books. With a fierce and loyal fan base that covers every corner of the globe, I have no doubt Mariah will do it again.”