I have a great memory of dancing to this song. I 'came out' after I left home, moved away to a big city to go to a university. I finally met other young gay men. I was so naive - literally, I was fresh from off the farm... in Nebraska. My new friends took me to a gay bar for the first time. I had to sneak into the gay club because I was under-aged. (Not that hard, I was young & cute n' the doorman just looked the other way.) Inside, I was actually shocked to see two men dancing together. I had never seen two men being affectionate, dancing, standing closely, holding hands - all that and I was surprised how embarrassed I got. Then I remember I heard this song ( the shorter version) and it meant so much more to me than just a dance song. It was, finally, an acknowledgement of who I was. It's hard to explain how gratifying it felt to dance and be free and unafraid of anyone thinking I was gay.
I'm glad to hear you had your 'liberation', but your friends were as eager to make you 'like them' as they were in your acceptance. Been in your shoes, so I know. I could be wrong, but you were somewhat brainwashed by your newfound friends
Aha; This was the version played at our Youth Club Disco! No idea it was 'banned by BBC' - lol, that would've made it even better to a 9yr old - just loved the music, & that it felt powerful not soppy. I like that it must've made some Gay people feel less alone, less invisible? I'm still not Gay, or male, but I still love this track 💜 Why don't BBC ban shite instead of the talent?! Too busy covering for paedos & raking in the cash; scummy gits..
I have a great memory of dancing to this song. I 'came out' after I left home, moved away to a big city to go to a university. I finally met other young gay men. I was so naive - literally, I was fresh from off the farm... in Nebraska. My new friends took me to a gay bar for the first time. I had to sneak into the gay club because I was under-aged. (Not that hard, I was young & cute n' the doorman just looked the other way.) Inside, I was actually shocked to see two men dancing together. I had never seen two men being affectionate, dancing, standing closely, holding hands - all that and I was surprised how embarrassed I got. Then I remember I heard this song ( the shorter version) and it meant so much more to me than just a dance song. It was, finally, an acknowledgement of who I was. It's hard to explain how gratifying it felt to dance and be free and unafraid of anyone thinking I was gay.
well, i am a homosapien too a homosapien like you
I'm glad to hear you had your 'liberation', but your friends were as eager to make you 'like them' as they were in your acceptance. Been in your shoes, so I know. I could be wrong, but you were somewhat brainwashed by your newfound friends
Fantastic song. R.I.P. Pete Shelley,musical genius,great bloke...what more can I say .
Just farking fantastic!!!!
This is one of THE all-time great dub mixes -- thanks for sharing! :)
Effing love it!
The same as the BBC banned Relax by FGTH when it came out, only boosted the interest. Both did very well here in AU. RIP Pete
I clap my hands and snap my fingers to this music. Whilst driving 80 mph on the Interstate. Please don't squeal.
damn this boy is gorgeous
You're pretty gorgeous yourself
You’re out of luck, Stormy. He’s gay. Hence the song and the BBC ban. You could be his personal fruitfly tho.
Like who didn't know he was gay!
Still a great song writing R.I.P. Pete
Dan Nájera isn't he bi ?
9 minute extended wig-out
Somehow, Britain banning this song just magnified it's importance.
Keep dancing... ✌🌈
God save the Queen! She ain't no human being!
Aha; This was the version played at our Youth Club Disco! No idea it was 'banned by BBC' - lol, that would've made it even better to a 9yr old - just loved the music, & that it felt powerful not soppy. I like that it must've made some Gay people feel less alone, less invisible? I'm still not Gay, or male, but I still love this track 💜 Why don't BBC ban shite instead of the talent?! Too busy covering for paedos & raking in the cash; scummy gits..
Agree with you 👍