As I stated earlier, yesterday marked the anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots in New York City. It is the reason why we celebrate the pride we have as a community in the month of June. Instead of a traditional throwback video for today, I wanted to bring something kind of gay, kind of fierce, and kind of inspiring. As many of you know, Patti Labelle inspires me constantly and is probably one of my all-time favorite musicians. Her live versions of Somewhere Over The Rainbow are notorious and frankly quite perfect for today’s selection.
Here is the incomparable Ms. Patti Labelle singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow in 1985. Not only is the performance amazing, you have to love that hair. This is considered by many as her best live performance of the song, and I might have to agree. Stick around until the end to see her last few notes and her wonderful dance moves! Happy Pride.
Filed under: Gay Rights, Music, Sunday Throwback, Videos | Tagged: gay, live music, Patti Labelle, pride, somewhere over the rainbow, Sunday Throwback
O…M…G….Patti’s weave is just….amazing….
These Sunday throwbacks are a great idea by the way. I just love them.