In 1978 I was honored to be one of seventeen, singers/songwriters/musicians to record a compilation album by gay/straight/feminist men on the Folkways Record label entitled "Walls to Roses: Songs of Changing Men". In 1987, The Smithsonian Institute realizing just how important the Folkway's Collection was and wanting to preserve it for future generations, purchased the entire Folkway's catalog, lock stock and barrel. "Brothers" and "The Sensitive Little Boy", two of the ten songs on the "Walls to Roses" album, are written and performed by me. I am a permanent part of The Smithsonian...could'ya die? Okay there are sound bite samples so you'll get your jollies listening to me almost 30 years ago.
http://www.folkways.si.edu/albumdetails.aspx?itemid=2044
One interesting hi-light, when the album was finished and debuted on a popular community radio station in Boston, one song was banned from radio play even by the most liberal of radio stations...
oh yes, it was one of mine, it was too 'gay'...could'ya die?
This album was how I came 'out' to my parents and they have lived long enough to take pride in that once shameful album...could'ya die? Now I can!
Peace and Pride,
Chris VonTanner
(a.k.a. Chris Tanner)
Come on kids Just two clicks once a day and you could get me an audition for "The Big Gay Sketch Show" It's easier then taking your birth control and a lot more fun. If you could just cut and paste the link or try Clicking
I think today is Michael's birthday... if I am correct please wish him a Happy Bday, and a belated Happy Bday wish to you. I love you boys! Karla and Brayden.
Just trying to say hi to everyone on the friends list... (it's taking a while) and inviting you to come and take part in the making of the new album via our new daily blog... We're just getting started, but there's already a lot of stuff floating around and we'd like to hear from all of you. So excuse this impersonal opening salvo and come and say hello - either again or for the first time.
Hey Boys... Happy Holidays. My mom is still living with me, and she'd love to see you guys. If you can come by this weekend you can get in on the amazing meatballs we made for everyone. If we don't see you, I hope you have a great Holiday. Brayden says he loves you and can't wait to see you. ;>
