The Kinks’ ‘Lola’ Was the First Mainstream Rock Hit with an LGBT Theme
Ray Davies was an unlikely songwriter to lead a sexual revolution. He just wanted a hit record. Lola…a light-hearted song...
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April- Dolya Goutman
John Lennon's "Imagine," along with Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" are two consequential songs that didn't make the list. Painting by Dolya Goutman.
By Joni Mitchell
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
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