Previously, we discussed our iconic pop queens and how their songs typically fit into distinct categories that hit an emotional button that appeals to gay men.In this episode, we continue our Gay Icons series with none other than…Donna Summer. Known as the Queen of Disco, Donna is the fourteenth greatest female soloist of all time (according to Billboard) and certainly left her mark on the disco scene.Additional Resources:19. The Queer History of DiscoWhy Disco Should Be Taken Seriously04. Pop Icons and Their Gay Emotional AppealSummer Fans, Some Are NotExclusive: Donna Summer Denied Making Antigay Remarks That Hurt Her CareerDonna Summer Denied Anti-Gay Remarks and HIV/AIDS Statements in 1989 ACT UP LetterRead Donna Summer’s Never-Before-Published 1989 Letter to ACT UPGay Icons: The Queen of Disco PlaylistSupport the showGet Your Merch
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