VARIOUS

1981

Regular price $28.00

Eccentric one man band Chris Robison played with the New York Dolls and Elephant's Memory, while LA glam seducer Smokey saw members of the Stooges and Quiet Riot pass through his backing band. Steven Grossman was covered by Twiggy and Scrumbly and Martin are justifiably infamous for their work with San Francisco drag hippies the Cockettes. The songs on Strong Love illustrate the vision, talent and raw courage that drove 1970s songwriters to sacrifice popular careers for the sake of honesty and self-expression. Compiled by Chapter Music's Guy Blackman, with an evocative introduction from drummer Richard Dworkin (who played with Blackberri and Buena Vista and is one of the few to have witnessed many Strong Love artists first hand), the album is a powerful tribute to pioneering artists whose music has been neglected for too long.

Side A: 1. Everyone Involved - A Gay Song 2. Charlie Murphy - Gay Spirit 3. Blackberri - It’s Okay 4. Smokey - Strong Love My Life 5. Robert Campbell - Dreamboy 6. Mike Cohen - Evil and Lusty Side B:7. Lavender Country – Cryin’ These Cocksucking Tears 8. Chris Robison - Big Strong Man In 9. Steven Grossman – Out 10. Tom Robinson - Good To Be Gay 11. Buena Vista - Hot Magazine 12. International Gay Society – Stand Up For Your Rights 13. Scrumbly and Martin - Hots For A Hustler. 14. Paul Wagner - The One.