A big part of my day recently has been spent listening to smalltown boy. A few months ago it randomly came on a playlist and brought back so many memories of my sister's dancing around in their bedroom.
3 months ago | 3
I remember leaving home after being rejected by my mother for coming out and playing this on my Walkman as I walked up the garden path to my friends car with tears in my eyes feeling so lonely lost and hurt. It saved my life jimmy and 40 years later still sounds as though I am hearing it for the 1st time, it’s also my funeral song along with siren song by erasure both you jimmy and Andy & Vince are my hero’s and your music has been a lifeline for me I love you and erasure so much and I owe you so much x god bless you jimmy you are a legend my dear friend xxx jase
3 months ago (edited) | 4
U have such an amazing voice, a fantastic singer, I love ❤️ all your music and songs, keep singing
1 month ago | 2
Straight woman here. This is the best song from the best singer, really resonated with me growing up and always. ❤️
3 months ago | 8
Thank you WLIR long island they "dare to be different." And .played the song regularly in 84
3 months ago | 2
I want awake of that. People deserve to be happy, with love and respect and I am happy for this. You are a great inspiration!!!
3 months ago | 3
I think it was The Anthem for us that were in the era back when it was released. I remember it was such a supercool song. I played your LP until it was visibly worn…..no lie. It’s taken 40yrars to receive this title- congratulations 🥂🙌👏🏻
3 months ago | 2
I did, and still do love all Jimmy's work. BIG part of my life. Kevin.x
3 months ago | 9
You and your sexuality make the song and your life is worth everything you have given. Keep going mate 👍❤️❤
3 months ago | 8
Mir sind trends immer noch egal. Aber ich freue mich über die aktuell gestiegene Aufmerksamkeit für diesen Megasong meiner frühen Jugend. So viel Ausdruck in Worten, Musik, Bildern, lebensbejahend ... auch noch nach Jahrzehnten 👏
3 months ago | 2
I love your music Jimmy, your voice is amazing, have always been a fan, your a music legend ❤️
3 months ago | 6
Can I firstly say I totally get it's the lgbtq 🏳️🌈 anthem and I give it totally respect for that but it hits hard all over tae! Even as a wee bairn I loved this song and it spoke tae me it still cuts deep even now and I am a 40 odd year auld straight metal head! It also helps that oor Jimmy's voice and soul is amazing. Peace and respect tae anyone who tooknthe time tae read this ✌️🥃🍻
3 months ago | 3
Jimmy Somerville OFFICIAL
A very interesting read about 'Smalltown Boy' and how the song is considered the 'Ultimate LGBTQ-Anthem'. Who would have thought it 40 years ago? A huge step forward but it's not over yet. The struggle continues!
www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240619-poignant-quee…
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