Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Summary
Sam Smith, a famous gay British singer, released a new song called "My Guy" that openly talks about a same-sex relationship using simple words. This is rare in popular music because most love songs are written from a straight person's view or avoid clear LGBTQ references.Key Facts
- Sam Smith is a well-known gay singer with millions of record sales.
- Their new single, "My Guy," uses a masculine noun to describe a same-sex partner.
- Most popular love songs are written from a straight perspective and do not clearly mention LGBTQ relationships.
- Barry Walters, a writer who studies LGBTQ music history, notes this clear use of language as significant.
- The song "My Guy" represents a gentle form of revolution in LGBTQ pop music.
- Walters has a new book called "Mighty Real," which covers LGBTQ music history from 1969-2000.
- Historically, LGBTQ artists like Little Richard and David Bowie challenged gender norms in different ways.
- The article links Sam Smith’s song to a broader history of LGBTQ culture and music activism.
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