Reelin’ in the Years 190: Glad to be Gay
Posted in 1970s, Music, Reelin' In The Years at 12:00 on 25 June 2021
A song from an age when to be gay in the UK, though not illegal for those aged 21 and above, was still to be vilified.
A bold gesture by Robinson at the time.
The sarcasm drips from the lyric.
Having said that I doubt such an overtly political song would be allowed such prominence (it was a top twenty hit in 1978) today.
Tom Robinson Band: Glad to be Gay
