The Gay Five
March 5, 2008
As I was sitting, writing this morning, listening to my iPod, it struck me that I have some pretty gay stuff on there. And by “gay” I, of course, mean fabulous.
Here are the top 5:
5. “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”- Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand
This is a classic melodramatic pop ballad sung to perfection by Babs and Mr. Diamond. Their vocal histrionics are pitch perfect and the highs and lows will leave you emotionally exhausted by the end of the track, if not sooner.
4. “Here You Come Again”- Dolly Parton
As soon as I hear Dolly’s world weary southern twang combined with that impossibly catchy piano riff… “there go all my defenses”.
3. “If You Ask Me To”- Celine Dion
Another bombast-filled ballad that is right in the young Celine’s wheelhouse. The knockout punch is delivered, for me, when she gets to the part where she repeats “for you babyyyyyy” and holds it. Don’t even bother, I’m down for the count.
2. “Sound of Music Soundtrack”
It takes me back to childhood, watching the movie with my family every year. So many memories- my twin crushes on Maria and Liesl, my disdain for the Baronness, my love of the hills.
1. “Mmm Bop”- Hanson
Indisputably gay but I don’t care what anyone says, this track (produced by the Dust Brothers, mind you) is reminiscent of early Jackson 5 and always has me reaching for my dancing shoes. Why? “It’s a secret no one knows”.
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