Jeremy R. Bromley

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March 3, 2023

Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy (Extended)

In 1984, the British synth-pop band Bronski Beat released their debut single “Smalltown Boy,” a song that would become an iconic anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. The lyrics of the song describe the experiences of a young gay man growing up in a small town, facing discrimination and prejudice from his community. The chorus of the song, featuring the memorable line “Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away,” has become a rallying cry for those who have felt the need to escape their small town and find acceptance elsewhere.

March 1, 2023

Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey – Together In Electric Dreams (Extended)

This is number 28 in my occasional series of 12″ records from the 80s that had an effect on my life.

February 27, 2023

Eddy and the Soul Band – Theme from Shaft (Boss Extended Version)

One of the reasons that the “Theme from Shaft” has endured as a classic piece of music is its ability to capture the essence of the era in which it was created. The 1970s was a time of great social and cultural change in the United States, marked by the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the rise of funk and soul music.