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<i>Lonely Planet Boy</i> by Jobriath - Rainbow Network review

posted by davidt on Tuesday November 16 2004, @10:00AM
Belligerent Ghoul writes:

CD: Lonely Planet Boy - Rainbow Network

Jobriath gaily described himself as "the true fairy of rock 'n' roll" but the truth is that at that time, even in the wilder reaches of the music business, being an out and proud homosexual was unallowed. David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Elton John were all hitting the big time in 1973. Despite an undeniable flamboyance (read: queerness) the three of them hemmed and hawed about the true nature of their sexuality in order to court success from a homophobic public. Perhaps Jobriath too would have survived as an entertainer had he been prepared to closet himself...
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  • He ended up singing cover versions in the USA in the mid 70's. He died of aids in the early 80's. Nothing could have saved him. A tragic loss.
    Quentin <[email protected]> -- Tuesday November 16 2004, @11:08AM (#137880)
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  • someone already made this comment but it bears repeating, that both of jobriath's albums could have fit on one cd. i'm still waiting for remastered versions of gone tomorrow, goodtime, ooh la la, liten up, and world without end. there are others still like more unreleased tracks consisting mostly of the unfinished third album which was just shelved. the material speaks for itself...
    imaman -- Tuesday November 16 2004, @07:09PM (#138037)
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