• Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives

  • By: Mercury Studios
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Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives

By: Mercury Studios
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  • Jake Shears celebrates the anthems that have dominated dancefloors and shaped queer lives. Throughout the history of popular music, queer artists have made huge contributions - often at great expense and risk to themselves personally and professionally. This podcast shines a spotlight on those who trailblazed paths towards self expression. Join Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears and his guests as he unearths these important stories song by song. Executive Producer: Alice Williams, Producer: Debbie Kilbride, Research: Mark Wood and Luke Wheatley
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Episodes
  • 17 - 'The Power of Love' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood'

    17 - 'The Power of Love' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood'
    Dec 17 2024
    In this festive edition of Queer the Music Jake sits down with the iconic Frankie Goes To Hollywood front man, Holly Johnson, to discuss the 1984 UK number one single and enduring Christmas song, ‘The Power of Love’. The Power of Love came out during a time of social and political turmoil in the UK. Between Thatcherism, the miner strike and an encroaching AIDS epidemic the world was becoming a scary place for the LGBTQ+ community. Despite this, gay bars, clubs and saunas were thriving in the UK and amongst it all Frankie Goes to Hollywood were skyrocketing to success with their debut album ‘Welcome to the Pleasuredome’. Tune in to hear about how ‘The Power of Love’ was written and how it unwittingly became synonymous with Christmas. Thank you for listening to this second series of Queer The Music, we'd love to hear from you - let us know which song you'd like us to feature - leave us a review or message us on Instagram @Queerthemusicpodcast - see you for series 3 in the New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 16 - 'It's a Sin' by Pet Shop Boys

    16 - 'It's a Sin' by Pet Shop Boys
    Dec 3 2024
    It's the Season Finale of Queer The Music and we have a big one for you! It's none other than Neil Tennant to talk about Pet Shop Boys' 1987 smash hit 'It's A Sin'. Neil joined Jake on his sofa to talk about making the song, the meaning behind the lyrics & his brilliant music career. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and learn so much about many of Pet Shop Boys songs, their collaborations and creative process. Thank you to everyone who has listened to this series - we'll be back with Season 3 next year, let us know who you would like us to feature on Queer The Music, but in the meantime keep an eye out for a very special festive bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 15 - 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters

    15 - 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
    Nov 26 2024
    Have you heard the news?? Scissors Sisters are reforming and going on tour next May so for this special edition of Queer The Music, recorded in front of an audience at The Phoenix Arts club in London, we celebrate one of the songs that started it all, a song that is instantly recognizable from the first chord and one that the LGBTQ+ community have taken to their hearts, it's 2004's 'Take Your Mama' Longtime friend and associate of Scissor Sisters, Ms. Aimee Phillips turns the tables on Jake Shears and his fellow band mates, Babydaddy and Del Marquis and asks them to spill the tea on this iconic song. Tickets to the Scissor Sisters 2025 UK & Ireland tour are now on sale! Get yours via https://www.scissorsisters.com/ ✂️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins

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