Introduction

• Jay Mclellan: Author's Preface
  The origins of my own interest in this subject, and an overview of OutLoud's history.
  
• OutLoud Dedication and Research Credits
  Thanks to all the people who've contributed their knowledge and artistry to this project.
  
• Bibliographic data about this publication.
  

Articles

• Danny Jenkins: "Music To My Ears"
  Growing up in the Deep South, Danny heard the voice of another 'Smalltown Boy'....
  
• Patrick Arena: "Are queer musical artists relevant?"
  Patrick goes straight to the heart of the matter and summarises the big issues.
  
• Patrick Arena: "Rants"
  Patrick's Reviews of Veronica Klaus and Julie Goldman and also great writing about The GLAMA's and NYC Gay Men's Chorus
  
• Paul Phillips: "Posting"
  Posted to OutVoice, Paul tells of the hard financial realities of life as a 'genre' performer.

OutLoud Papers

• Criteria, Definitions and Practical Guidelines
  "So what is this 'Gay and lesbian music'? What is supposed to be included in this research? And what is it good for?"
  
• Review from Gay Times (October 1991)
  A review in which Richard Smith talks about Boze Hadleigh's 'Vinyl Closet' and OutLoud.
  
• Review from the Advocate (October 1991)
  For the Advocate's review Adam Block rings Madonna to ask about Boze Hadleigh's 'Vinyl Closet' and decides to buy OutLoud instead!
  
• Review from Gay Times (July 1994)
  Richard Smith's review of Wayne Studer's "Rock and the Wildside also refers to OutLoud.
  
• University libraries
  There have been sales of previous editions to universities, and they are listed here.
  
  

The changing style of gay male lyrics

• 1929 Noel Coward: "Green Carnation"(England)
• 1934 Durium Dance Band: "Let's All Be Fairies"(England)
• 1939 Ronald Frankau: "Uncle Bill Has Much Improved"(England)
• 1963 Paddy Roberts: "The Lavender Cowboy" (USA)
• 1969 Steve Greenberg: "Big Bruce" (USA)
• 1972 Charles Aznavour : "What Makes A Man A Man?" (France)
• 1973 Jobriath: "Take Me, I'm Yours!" (USA)
• 1974 Ben Gay & The Silly Savages : "The Ballad of Ben Gay" (USA)
• 1978 Tom Robinson : "Glad To Be Gay" (England)
• 1987 Communards: "For A Friend" (England)
• 1992 Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy: "Language Of Violence" (England)
• 1995 Boy George: Same Thing In Reverse" (England)
• 1996 Harvey Fierstein: "The Final Song" (USA)