ABSTRACT

434. Attig, R. Brian. "The Gay Voice in Popular Music: A Social Value Model Analysis of 'Don't Leave Me This Way.'" Journal of Homosexuality 21 #1-2(1991): 185-202. Attig writes of how the gay voice in popular music can foster positive attitudes about homosexuality. He traces the historical development of this voice and presents a critical analysis of the music video "Don't Leave Me This Way" by the Communards, which achieved mainstream success despite its gay perspective.