If you were choosing the music for a Gay Pride Parade what would be your 'theme' song?

[WillParkinson]

This one has been going through my head a lot. I can see it being used for either a Pride Parade or for an "It Gets Better" song.

Oh, and yes, I realize it's Disney but it's still a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lCCu8OV_xI

[Amimnoch]

1. I'd go for a mix....

Since we ar such a wonderful and diverse group that trancends all lines from ages/races/sexes/etc...

No one song would quite say it all..

Maybe a mix that kicks off with the traditional "we are Family" by Sister sledge, and morphs into "I kissed a girl" morphing into "it's raining men", but finishing up with the modern Lady Gaga's "born this way". And the float that would be blaring this mix would have the full range of GLBT family representation, hand in hand and united.

[qb]

2. I was thinking Katy Perry - Firework (I love the video) but I like your choice better.

:hi:

[TygrBright]

3. Last movement of Beethoven's Ninth: The "Ode to Joy" blasted loud and proud. n/t

[Kalidurga]

4. Here are some of my favorites.

I like this one for a lot of reasons. It is from the 1920's, yet it sounds so current. I love the in your face lyrics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqULd0DOv7g

This one is reflective of the OP's song choice I believe, but I like it better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44pYL9-XOW0 This song is just flat out one of my favorites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBR2G-iI3-I

I love this guy but he looks better in a dress, the sound quality is better here though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Prshgtga4&feature=related This one is good from Christina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAfyFTzZDMM

Don't be a drag just be a queen: for this line alone this song makes the list http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1FrqwZyKw&ob=av3e

[humankarenball]

5. I couldn't think of anything

So I asked my lesbian daughters (they're 19), and they said immediately NOT "Born This Way" or "anything Katy Perry." After thinking for a few minutes, one of them suggested Eurythmics' "Sisters are Doing it for Themselves," and the other suggested "something by Erasure, maybe 'A Little Respect'."

Clearly my '80s music library has had an influence upon them musically. :)

[William769]

6. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAfyFTzZDMM

There are many That I would love to choose, but I love the meaning of the above mentioned song.

My second scoice would be only because it the the theme of my senior prop & I also the meaning of it.

Styx come sail away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm-Vh3j8sys

ON EDIT: Whats wrong with Disney?

[WillParkinson]

7. Wrong with Disney?

Absolutely nothing. Many people seem to disregard it as 'fluff' because it's Disney. I thought Lemonade Mouth was an excellent movie.

[William769]

8. I see nothing wrong with Disney. actually I love Disney World!

Me and my life partner had spent many of wonderful vacations there.

I guess I read what you said about Disney wrong about Disney in you OP. Sorry about that.

[WillParkinson]

15. No problem at all...

I completely understand and appreciate the fact that other folks like Disney, too.

I've just posted here (on DU, not in the GLBT board) about Disney and was met with indifference to disdain so I tend to tread lightly. I just really like that song and appreciate it for what it says.

(PS: My favorite movie? Mulan from Disney. Perhaps not historically accurate but a great movie in my opinion.)

[WildClarySage]

9. Scissor Sisters Take Your Mama Out

or I don't Feel Like Dancin'. Really... what pride parade would be complete w/o SS?

[RetiredTrotskyite]

10. I Am What I Am!!!

[defendandprotect]

11. KR -- no suggestion, except I loved "Long Time Companion" ... were there

any songs in that movie which would be recommended?

And, loved QUEEN's songs --

And Working Men -- YMCA!!

"You have to be taught to hate and fear" from South Pacific!

[intaglio]

12. How about the Crystals?

Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get married.
Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get married.
Gee, I really love you and we're, gonna get married.
Goin' to the chapel of love.

Spring is here,
theeee sky is blue.
Whooooa! the birds all sing as if they knew.
Today's the day, we'll say, "I do"
and we'll never be lonely anymore.

Chorus:
Because we're going to the chapel and we're, gonna get married.
Goin' to the chapel and we're, gonna get married.
Gee, I really love you and we're, gonna get married.
Goin' to the chapel of love.

Bells will ring,
theee sun will shine.
Whooooa, I'll be his and he'll be mine.
We'll love until, the end of time
and we'll never be lonely anymore.

Chorus:
Because we're goin' to the chapel and we're, gonna get married.
Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get married.
Gee, I really love you and we're gonna get married.
Goin' to the chapel of love.
(yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Goin' to the chapel of love.
(yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Goin' to the chapel of love...

from a non-gay hoping you soon have that right

[Behind the Aegis]

13. Missy Elliot

"Getcha ya freak on!"

:evilgrin:

[Prophet 451]

14. Queen - "I Want To Break Free"

Firstly, it's a great song. Secondly, it has the theme of overcoming oppression. Thirdly, Freddie.

[meegbear]

16. It has to be something FAB-U-LOUUUUUUS!

[Evasporque]

17. Standard all time anthem....Diana Ross - "I'm coming out!"

or newer Christine Agulera "Beautiful"

Laday Gaga "Born this way"

I prefer Diana's because it has a huge, positive, sing along and dance feel to it.

Everybody knows it.