As a cancer survivor when I was going through cancer which I don't wish on anyone I learnt some simple things 1. Love one another 2. We are all different 3. Miracles happen. Good on rod Stewart singing this song. Also sad on bbc for not covering it back in the 70s when it came out. Sadly bbc were during this time covering up the crimes of Jimmy saville whos crimes are unspeakable.
I used to hear this song as a little kid, because my big sis was a huge Rod Stewart fan, it was my first education and proper understanding of what gay meant, in a time where it was only ever referred to in comedy or in a derogatory way unfortunately. Rod taught me something so valuable, it helped shape me growing up. Made me cry then, still does now, will always be grateful for this. It was a true story also, about a friend of his back when he was in the band The Faces. Nice job Mike. ❤
I adore rod ! This song was so incredible and so appropriate . It’s was a time where being gay was not only frowned upon but was outlawed in most countries. Rod him self was quite camp for a straight guy. He got on well with Molly Meldrum. This song always made me cry because I lost a few gay friends to suicide . Some drugs but mostly because they’d been shunned by their family or aids . Thank you sir rod for telling the world to wake up or shut up . Thanks Mike it was a great choice love and hugs suga 💋 goose bumps it leaves you speechless ❤❤❤ way before it’s time
I remember seeing this video on Saturday morning music show, National Sound Unlimited, when I was about 8 or 9. My sister and I thought ''ugh.. another new Rod Stewart song'', and we watched absent mindedly. By the end of the song, we were lost for words. Glad I got to hear the song at such a young age.
This song was actually a hit single, peaking @ #30 on the Hot 100 in July/77. Although, I think the radio edit may have faded out before the last part.Nonetheless, a brave thing for a star of Rod's stature to do in those days. But his sincerity and integrity won the day. Kudos.
I grew up in the 70s rod Bowie glam rock people been gay was normal for us.We were all mates and had a laugh we still do today even though we are old now
The thing I love it's how it's written it's really like a note or as if he were telling a story at a party. So Fing cool,, and Kudos for doing this song btw great deep cut.
Thank you Mikey for your heartfelt reaction to this song. There are so many songs that you could react to for Pride month, it is difficult to know where to start. A couple you may consider are Real Men by Joe Jackson and What Makes a Man a Man? which was originally recorded by Charles Aznavour, had an excellent version by Reg Livermore(Australian) from his stage show Betty Blokkbuster Follies, a rather Camp version by Larry Paulette, plus versions by Marc Almond and Liza Minnelli. They are all good and worth a listen. Keep up the great work and stay Proud!
Mike, you didn't have to say much; your expressive face said it all. This song was a huge hit in Oz, and deservedly so. He released this song in 1976 and thankfully, much has changed since then. Sexual orientation is just a non-issue now. In fact, if someone wants to pick a fight with a gay person, they'll have to go through a dozen straights to pick it. I'm curious to know what relevance you think this topic has with the 2024 election? Is the legalisation of same sex marriage at risk?
I grew up in a tiny town in Texas (1,000 people) about 100 miles from anywhere. I didn't fit in there for obvious reasons. Had I known that I was gay then I would have been afraid for my life. I moved back for a year to Amarillo-right at n100 miles away-civilization. And most of the people I was close to in all of the surrounding farm communities accepted me so beautifully. (Left after graduating highschool in 1985 and NEVER went back. But- I would still be scared to death to be in my old town for more than a day or two because it is still much the same with lots of those folks. I mean I was tormented just for being different back then. My tormentors I still hope they fit in hell. Those scars don't fade.
As a cancer survivor when I was going through cancer which I don't wish on anyone I learnt some simple things 1. Love one another 2. We are all different 3. Miracles happen. Good on rod Stewart singing this song. Also sad on bbc for not covering it back in the 70s when it came out. Sadly bbc were during this time covering up the crimes of Jimmy saville whos crimes are unspeakable.
That song brings a tear to my eye every time.
I used to hear this song as a little kid, because my big sis was a huge Rod Stewart fan, it was my first education and proper understanding of what gay meant, in a time where it was only ever referred to in comedy or in a derogatory way unfortunately. Rod taught me something so valuable, it helped shape me growing up. Made me cry then, still does now, will always be grateful for this. It was a true story also, about a friend of his back when he was in the band The Faces. Nice job Mike. ❤
I adore rod ! This song was so incredible and so appropriate . It’s was a time where being gay was not only frowned upon but was outlawed in most countries.
Rod him self was quite camp for a straight guy. He got on well with Molly Meldrum. This song always made me cry because I lost a few gay friends to suicide . Some drugs but mostly because they’d been shunned by their family or aids . Thank you sir rod for telling the world to wake up or shut up . Thanks Mike it was a great choice love and hugs suga 💋 goose bumps it leaves you speechless ❤❤❤ way before it’s time
RIP Georgie and all other victims of violence🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ With love and respect from Maine,USA 💕💕💕
I remember seeing this video on Saturday morning music show, National Sound Unlimited, when I was about 8 or 9. My sister and I thought ''ugh.. another new Rod Stewart song'', and we watched absent mindedly. By the end of the song, we were lost for words. Glad I got to hear the song at such a young age.
This song was actually a hit single, peaking @ #30 on the Hot 100 in July/77. Although, I think the radio edit may have faded out before the last part.Nonetheless, a brave thing for a star of Rod's stature to do in those days. But his sincerity and integrity won the day. Kudos.
I cry every time I hear this song.
I ❤this song I heard it and learnt it when I was 8 yo
Be proud stay proud Mikey. Love you mate
I grew up in the 70s rod Bowie glam rock people been gay was normal for us.We were all mates and had a laugh we still do today even though we are old now
Wonderful reaction to an amazing song.💕
Here here Jay
The thing I love it's how it's written it's really like a note or as if he were telling a story at a party. So Fing cool,, and Kudos for doing this song btw great deep cut.
Thank you Mikey for your heartfelt reaction to this song. There are so many songs that you could react to for Pride month, it is difficult to know where to start. A couple you may consider are Real Men by Joe Jackson and What Makes a Man a Man? which was originally recorded by Charles Aznavour, had an excellent version by Reg Livermore(Australian) from his stage show Betty Blokkbuster Follies, a rather Camp version by Larry Paulette, plus versions by Marc Almond and Liza Minnelli. They are all good and worth a listen. Keep up the great work and stay Proud!
Another great Song from the 70 tees.❤️
Love this song, listen to part 2 as well
Mike, you didn't have to say much; your expressive face said it all. This song was a huge hit in Oz, and deservedly so. He released this song in 1976 and thankfully, much has changed since then. Sexual orientation is just a non-issue now. In fact, if someone wants to pick a fight with a gay person, they'll have to go through a dozen straights to pick it.
I'm curious to know what relevance you think this topic has with the 2024 election? Is the legalisation of same sex marriage at risk?
I grew up in a tiny town in Texas (1,000 people) about 100 miles from anywhere. I didn't fit in there for obvious reasons. Had I known that I was gay then I would have been afraid for my life. I moved back for a year to Amarillo-right at n100 miles away-civilization. And most of the people I was close to in all of the surrounding farm communities accepted me so beautifully. (Left after graduating highschool in 1985 and NEVER went back.
But- I would still be scared to death to be in my old town for more than a day or two because it is still much the same with lots of those folks.
I mean I was tormented just for being different back then. My tormentors I still hope they fit in hell.
Those scars don't fade.
have been a fan but never heard that song, I think because the BBC banned it. a very powerful song, just brilliant
No they didn’t ban it.
thanks Jemma thought they did they used to ban anything that didn't suit them - happy new year @@jemmajames6719
reached number 2 on the UK chart
Wow its been awhile since i heard this i think it was in the 70s. I love this song. cool mate.Oh yeah it was at a summer fest here in NZ