Imagine There Were No Love Songs

Put yourself in this scene. You meet that person that you can't stop thinking about. You feel all mushy inside, as if the warmth of their smile melted your very bones.

You're walking on clouds, and you feel like singing.

But there are no love songs.

You hear the music, but the words are all wrong. The song is about someone else. The voice is not yours.

That's how it was growing up gay. 

And that is why Steve Grand is one of my heroes. He's not the first openly gay music artist. As I write this, I am listening to Naked Truth, an album by actor, musician, and AIDS activist, Keith Christopher. (1957-1998) Naked Truth was a profound inspiration for me at a time in my life that was filled with isolation and uncertainty. 

Last summer, Steve Grand released a self produced music video of his original song, All American Boy, and the video went viral. I posted my initial thoughts about it on this blog as well. 

There is a painful truth to the video, but the beauty of this production is that I can relate. (as the blog post indicates, a little too painfully close.)  His later single, Stay, is much more of an upbeat love song. 

And there is so much more that I look forward to seeing and hearing from this great performer.

That is why I am asking you to join me in supporting the Steve Grand All American Boy album project on Kickstarter. 

(image from Kickstarter) 

Click the link above or here to watch Steve Grand tell you about the journey from uploading his first video, the response to it, and how he is continuing to bring honest music that speaks to those who have had no love songs for so long. At any time during the video, click on the "K" kickstarter icon in the upper left to sign up and donate.