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(all images via Giant Pictures)If you were a gay man coming of age in the 1970s and 1980s, you’re very likely to remember how a mail-order catalogue redefined male fashion, and at the same time inspired sexual awakenings across the country – all without ever using the word “gay.” Continue reading “New Documentary – ‘ALL MAN: The International Male Story’”
Michael Cimino in ‘Love, Victor’ (promo photo)
Awwww… Daryl Dragon, half of the formidable, Grammy Award-winning 1970s recording duo The Captain & Tennille, has passed away at the age of 76.
From Variety:
Dragon’s ex-wife, Toni Tennille, “was with him as he took his last breath,” said Harlon Boll, a spokesperson for the singer. In a statement, Tennille said, “He was a brilliant musician with many friends who loved him greatly. I was at my most creative in my life when I was with him.”
Dragon died of renal failure, according to Boll.
“Love Will Keep Us Together,” the title track from the duo’s 1975 debut album, reached No. 1 in July of 1975 and won the top Record of the Year prize at the following year’s Grammy Awards. “Do That to Me One More Time,” the last of their big hits, also reached the top of the chart, in 1979. In the interval, the Captain & Tennille reached the top 10 with “Muskrat Love,” “The Way I Want to Touch You,” “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” and “Shop Around.”
All of this happened right in the middle of my teen years where I lived for television music specials and series.
I remember watching their TV series where it was clear even at my young age that Dragon wasn’t all that comfortable being on TV, thus his primarily silent role as co-star.
But he was a serious hottie for the times.
I was sad when the couple divorced in 2014 after 39 years of marriage. Glad to hear Tennille was there with him as he let go.
And one of the least likely titles you could imagine for a hit pop song, “Muskrat Love:”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Did your first meaningful relationship end well? Kenneth-in-the-212 recently shared this pic of the 70s hottie above linking to the very sweet story behind the photo.
• Marvel’s Black Panther has broken the $1 billion mark in just 26 days.
• Tom Jackson, the first subject of Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot, has reunited with his ex-wife thanks in part to the “Fab 5.”
• A Toronto psychiatrist who believes homosexuality is a sexual disorder has been found guilty of sexually abusing two of his male patients. The doc told his patients the sexual activity was part of the therapy. #Hypocrisy
• Gay coming-out/coming-of-age movie Love, Simon delivered strong box office at Friday night sneak previews.
• Check out the first episode of Mikalah Gordon’s new YouTube series, Inside Melania.
Synopsis – “After Melania leaves Donald, she realizes it’s time to explore being a regular person. This is her first attempt at becoming a vlogger, in efforts to explain her side of “THE OTHER WOMENS.”
Back in 1973, Mattel introduced a bearded “buddy” for it’s popular “Big Jim” action figure.
The two “buddies” went “camping.”
A lot.
It should come as no surprise that I, of course, had a “Big Josh” action figure.
I love 1970s vintage stuff like this. Back when airlines really were upping the game for in-flight comfort.
(Imagine airlines coming at you with “comfort” ads today as more and more leg room disappears…)
Does anyone remember flying with a buffet dining room or “pub?”
Very cool and groovy. I love mash-ups like this 🙂
