The 1980's were "the gay-ties," at least according to former Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins. Having been beaten in the competition to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, Hawkins has bounced back by posting a new track on his Myspace page. Called Gay In The '80s, it's a pomp rock ode to the perils of coming out twenty years ago. It's also utterly bananas, even more insane than entering Eurovision in the first place. Perhaps it's time for Hawkins to head back to the Priory for another rest.
11:47 AM | 22/05/2007
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I think you will find your knowledge of the song is incorrect, both its meaning and even the lyrics.
'pomp rock ode'... how many years of journo school did it take you to come up with that?
sorry, but i think report on something but get your facts correct first.
Posted by nikki at 10:45 PM | 24/05/2007 | Report Abuse
I think you will find your knowledge of the song is incorrect, both its meaning and even the lyrics.
'pomp rock ode'... how many years of journo school did it take you to come up with that?
sorry, but i think report on something but get your facts correct first.
Posted by nikki at 10:45 PM | 24/05/2007 | Report Abuse
Sorry but that song is fantastic.
About time someone did something different. Don't agree with your opinion buddy.
Posted by George at 11:53 AM | 25/05/2007 | Report Abuse
couldn't agree more, great tune.
well done to him for sorting his life out. He looks better and sounds better. I hope this gets released.
Posted by Josh at 11:56 AM | 25/05/2007 | Report Abuse
This is the best new stuff ever. All their stuff is. LOVE IT! What a guitarist/songwirter.
Posted by EL Paulo at 3:11 PM | 25/05/2007 | Report Abuse
Your reading of the lyrical content is way off. You could try speaking to the lyricist - not justin actually, but that would spoil the story i suppose.
Posted by mr paige at 10:56 PM | 25/05/2007 | Report Abuse
I agree, that song is quite brilliant and I reckon would do every bit as well Get Your Hands Off if it gets released.
I think the Q journo has done quite well here actually - I'd more or less given up on Justin and only went and listened to it due to the interesting heading. Very glad I did. Hope you get signed soon Justin - I bet you will now.
Posted by Andy Davis at 7:50 PM | 26/05/2007 | Report Abuse
Freddie is spinning in his grave!!!
Posted by jeff mack at 11:48 PM | 30/05/2007 | Report Abuse
you idiots justin hawkins didnt even write the lyrics to this song.. and it is a brilliant song
Posted by lozza at 11:42 AM | 07/06/2007 | Report Abuse
JUSTIN! Come on man stop messin about, sort it out man and get the band back on the road
Posted by Jason hoyle at 5:53 PM | 23/12/2007 | Report Abuse
IDIOT.
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