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The song "Somewhere over the Rainbow" spoke to the gays of the early gay moment, still does.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
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Was actor Henry Brandon gay?
well, he was the "longtime companion" of Mark Herron, Judy Garland's fourth husband, who was gayer than Liberace. I'd call this a clue.
Is Barry White gay?
No he is not gay Some guys can be femine inside
How do you know some one is gay?
If they are dating someone of the same sex or tell you that they are gay.
Is Jon Foster gay?
He has the three star tattoo that some think is a sign of being gay.
IS Shawn Michles gay?
apparently he is,some how
Is Joseph Luft son of Judy Garland gay?
NO
What 1969 event in New York paved the way for gay rights?
The name of the gay bar that started the Gay Revolution in 1969, was called "Stone Wall." New York Police charged in, and began arresting people for being gay. The gay individuals fought back, and the revolution was on. Some believe that the death of Judy Garland, which happened on the same day, had something to do with it as well. For Judy Garland had a big gay following of fans, and was very supportive of them as well.
What happened the day Judy Garland died?
Greenwich Village, in New York city Gay and lesbians started a riot.
Was actor Henry Brandon gay?
well, he was the "longtime companion" of Mark Herron, Judy Garland's fourth husband, who was gayer than Liberace. I'd call this a clue.
Does the gay flag have anything to do with judy garland?
Other than the fact the death and funeral of Judy Garland overlapped in late June of l969. The flag does have a multicolored stripe design, sometimes analogized to a Rainbow, but is not arched as a rainbow usually is, there are six horizontal bars like the Rank Insignia of a Full Admiral but are in different colors. Judy Garland had noting to do with the origin of the flag. By the way the song ( over the rainbow) was specifically written for the Movie ( Wizard of Oz). and Judy Garland. The incident does not occur in the original story- and a cyclone by its violent nature would not leave a rainbow but tear it up or prevent it from forming by its shock-waves.
One is aware of the fact the Judy Garland funeral and the Stonewall riots overlapped in time But what is meant by the phrase Friends of Dorothy linking Garland with Gays was she a?
I have read about six books on Judy and the only thing I can figure the answer to be is that she was NOT gay but her husband Vincent Minelli was! One day she got off work early and walked in on him with another man in bed.
What is trans gender pride month?
There is no such observation, at least officially. The Gay Pride month is June, which pays homage to the Stonewall riots- which coincided with the funeral of Judy Garland in that summer of l969. Garland"s death did not trigger the riots, but the coincidence has been remarked about.
Was 'A Child's Christmas' the name of a Christmas-themed musical narrated by Judy Garland?
The only Yule Item I can directly associate with Judy Garland would have to the song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which seems to have depression or down-angle backdrop- sort of an artificial anti-depressant why ( Keep the Yuletide Gay, when that is its natural state), Kind of a downer song.
Is Jared garland gay?
yes
Why is Judy Garland so popular with gays and was the overlapping dates of her death and the 1969 Stonewall riots the catalyst?
Let's clear up the second part of the question first before getting into details on the first part.No, Judy Garland's death (June 22, 1969) at almost the very same time as the Stonewall Riots (June 28, 1969) was not the reason she was popular with gay men. Ms Garland had, even at that time, been a gay icon to many for a couple of decades. The coincidence of the riots and her death probably afforded a little extra emotion to the events but they were not linked.To many of those in the gay community at the time - and this of course doesn't mean everyone in all gay subcultures - Judy Garland reflected their own state of being in society at large. She had led a life of fame and glitter on the outside but deep hurt and tragedy on the inside, a veritable copy of a gay man's life: successful on the outside, disparaged for their secret by their own straight friends on the inside. The tragic similarities were clear.Not to be ignored was the fact that Miss Garland was a very accomplished singer and actor and had a large gay following to her shows, both big productions and more personal appearances at piano bars, which became something of a reason for gays to gather in an age when gay social places were nearly non-existent.Although many older gay men, and it's likely safe to say mostly older gay white men in America, may have viewed her as a gay icon, after almost 40 years, her status as an icon is not anywhere near what it was in the 50's to 70's. Most younger gay people would barely know who she is and rightfully so; Judy Garland is not of the times any more and was a reflection of a period when gays and lesbians were secretive, social outcasts living in an underworld. Today's gays and lesbians have a very different social situation and their icons reflect th more modern aspects of gay life in the early 2000's.Although Judy Garland is definitely part of gay social history and is still referenced warmly in gay events (like the Judy Garland Memorial Bowling Society) it would be inaccurate to portray her as a popular icon in the modern gay world. There are other people taking over the role of Gay Icon as one would expect. Just as in 20 or 30 years down the road, new gay icons will replace the current set. Hopefully, they too will still have their place in gay history.
What do people mean by 'A Friend of Dorothy'?
Judy Garland, who had a great gay following, played Dorothy in the movie, "The Wizard of Oz". So the phrase sprang up (among gay men particularly) as a discreet way of asking if someone is gay. You ask "Is he a friend of Dorothy?" And if the answer is "Ooh, yes, dear!", then you know.
What is the phone number of the John And Judy Gay Library in Mckinney?
The phone number of the John And Judy Gay Library is: 972-547-7323.
