![]() And sometimes, these multitudes are very queer. The melody is soothing, and the lyrics introspective, reminding us that no one is who they first appear to be and emphasizing that we all contain multitudes. I’m not a DiFranco fan ( Dayna, GO’s Managing Editor, audibly gasped while reading that), but I still have the lyrics to “32 Flavors” memorized. ![]() Colvin may be straight in real life, but Sunny sure ain’t. Honestly, I can’t think of anything queerer than the combination of pretty and dangerous, ready to seduce you while simultaneously burning your house down. While not overtly gay, “Sunny Came Home” was deadly lyrics sweetly sung Colvin’s smooth voice glided over tales of vengeance and pyromania. That’s a shame, because Colvin only had one mainstream hit, but it was a doozy. I’d completely forgotten about Shawn Colvin until she showed up on an episode of “The L Word” in the early aughts. Here are my ten favorites gayest songs of the ’90s, ranked from least gay (baseball hat backwards) to most ( U-Haul vibes all around). Turns out, the ’90s were great for lesbian music, from the subtle references in “32 Flavors” to the very obvious “I Kissed A Girl” ( not the Katy Perry version). Thankfully, I now live in a city and Spotify, aka the Greatest Invention Ever, exists. Performed by Shawn Colvin.Īs a little girl I came down to the waterīut in a little while I got steeped in authorityĬredit: Screen capture via / eTown.When it comes to the ‘ 90s, I don’t miss being stuck in a town full of football freaks and straight people, but I do miss flannel shirts, “ Friends,” and most of all, the music. Written by Shawn Colvin and John Leventhal. Please check out Colvin's live performance of "Diamond in the Rough." The lyrics are below if you'd like to sing along… The artist will be starting a coast-to-coast, eight-month tour on September 29, with appearances in 25 states. ![]() Colvin toured with Vega, opening the door for a contract with Columbia Records.Ĭolvin is best known for her 1997 smash hit, "Sunny Came Home," which won the 1998 Grammy Awards for both Song and Record of the Year. As a college student performing at bars near Southern Illinois University, Colvin would earn $30 for four 45-minute sets.Īfter moving to New York City and performing in off-Broadway shows, Colvin was featured in Fast Folk magazine, which led to a gig singing backup on the song "Luka" by Suzanne Vega. She performed in all of her school's musicals and started singing in clubs as an 18 year old. "Diamond in the Rough" also became the title of the artist's painfully honest 2012 memoir, in which she recounts her bouts of self-doubt and depression.īorn in Vermillion, SD, in 1956, Colvin learned to play the guitar at the age of 10 and honed her vocal skills as a member of her church's choir. Written by Colvin and John Leventhal, "Diamond in the Rough" appeared at the second track of Colvin's debut studio album, Steady On. She compares that dream to a diamond in the rough: "You're shining I can see you / You're smiling that's enough / I'm holding on to you / Like a diamond in the rough" In the end, she finds her voice and achieves her dream of becoming a successful singer/songwriter. She sings, "Heaven only knows what went wrong / There is nothing so cruel than / to bury that jewel / When it was mine all along / I'm gonna find it." She sings, "As a little girl I came down to the water / With a little stone in my hand / It would shimmer and sing / And we knew everything / As a little girl I came down."īut then self-doubt set in and Colvin's dreams became shrouded in darkness and despair. Today, Grammy Award-winning Shawn Colvin overcomes self-doubt and finds her voice in the 1989 autobiographical release, "Diamond in the Rough."Ĭolvin uses jewelry and diamond imagery to describe an epiphany moment when she regained the confidence to pursue a music career.Ĭolvin begins the song by describing herself as an upbeat, self-assured, ambitious youngster. Music Friday: Shawn Colvin Finds Her Voice in 1989's 'Diamond in the Rough' July 23, 2021Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title.
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