tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post113949208249359149..comments2024-03-28T09:33:26.444+00:00Comments on No Rock And Roll Fun: KT TUNSTALL - LESBIAN?Simon Hayes Budgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07084524317888577404noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-38982272282166803862016-01-04T07:06:56.236+00:002016-01-04T07:06:56.236+00:00CONFUCKLESS GRADULAYIONSCONFUCKLESS GRADULAYIONSSTEPHEN SKINNERnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-40836037184509385382013-09-22T22:28:12.112+00:002013-09-22T22:28:12.112+00:00She's gay and when she's ready she will co...She's gay and when she's ready she will come out. It's so obvious if you listen to the record. Such a shame though that she can't own up to it in public.<br /><br />On a sidenote: Pandora has a lesbian station!? Omg, sweet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-25483518521286491022013-08-29T14:06:10.886+00:002013-08-29T14:06:10.886+00:00If she REALLY isn't gay (uh, huh, sure) someon...If she REALLY isn't gay (uh, huh, sure) someone should tell Pandora...they are playing KT Tunstall on the lesbian station.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-89588696062707221562013-08-04T03:51:32.060+00:002013-08-04T03:51:32.060+00:00Okay, so here is what I think: all of those songs...Okay, so here is what I think: all of those songs like "suddenly I see", and the rest are most obviously about a woman. You can't deny that. Not even she can deny that. And it's all songs about discovering yourself and who and "what" you are. I didn't see the cover of the disc, I heard the songs and looked up the lyrics. As someone who came out when that album was brand new, I defy anyone to explain those sings in any other way. I was saddened when she vehemently denied that she was gay. I spent 37 years trying to be straight, and not being conscious of my true orientation, and those songs were like a beacon in the night, guiding me. I could quote all the lyrics and point out where they are obviously indicating a relationship with another woman, but someone will just scream me down and act like her being called a lesbian is some sort of insult. So, when she's ready to come out in public, she will. Until that time just respect her privacy. It's pretty obvious that her marriage to a guy got old really fast, and didn't last, and whether it is her who got nervous about being out, or her record label, or her family who got upset, it doesn't matter. Her songs were a source of inspiration and articulated so well the thoughts and feelings of gay women. It took me 37 years to come out. I lost a lot of happiness in the meantime. I hope she just doesn't take as long, and realizes there is no shame in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-62986036653613712912013-08-04T03:33:13.979+00:002013-08-04T03:33:13.979+00:00Okay, this is really simple. I had her music, and...Okay, this is really simple. I had her music, and her lyrics, and didn't even see the picture if her in rainbow braces/suspenders. The lyrics are ALL about her and another woman. I wasn't hoping hoping she was, it was just pretty obvious by her choice of topics and all. The fact that she suddenly turned around and denied it all and so strongly, made me think that someone on the label or her family lost their shit and told her to deny it all. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-80029928346102470502012-02-26T01:55:02.334+00:002012-02-26T01:55:02.334+00:00KT is extremely talented and I hope her fame, as w...KT is extremely talented and I hope her fame, as well as success continues to grow. I think shes sexy as hell.Leadfootnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-12482634278998293152011-04-26T02:44:37.372+00:002011-04-26T02:44:37.372+00:00what a bunch of assholes all over this site.what a bunch of assholes all over this site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-34287611868311847762011-03-06T23:04:53.822+00:002011-03-06T23:04:53.822+00:00Saw KT at Brighton last night and her music rocks!...Saw KT at Brighton last night and her music rocks!Anuvver Blokenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-92020557437191586192010-06-13T09:34:11.882+00:002010-06-13T09:34:11.882+00:00I thought she was a lesbian because her son "...I thought she was a lesbian because her son "Suddenly I See" sounds like she's talking about a women in that kind of way and that she's beginning to understand herself, but I guess I don't understand the song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-1236115313092809432009-10-14T21:49:15.826+00:002009-10-14T21:49:15.826+00:00I actually thought she was lesbian or bisexual bas...I actually thought she was lesbian or bisexual based off the lyrics, let me repeat, off the LYRICS of some of her songs. I've liked her music since I first heard it years ago. It was only yesterday that I saw a picture of her in rainbow braces and thought "sweet, so she is gay". <br /><br />OH well. I really thought she was gay, but if she says she isn't then whatever, although I am disappointed that she isn't gay. <br /><br /><br /><br />KARL - A lesbian who likes KT's music might buy her music in support. Similar to how a lot of blacks initially were set on voting for Obama to support one of their own before even knowing that he was a good candidate for president. KT is a cool woman, she would have been a great gay role model had she actually been gay - so I would have wanted her to succeed especially because it's harder for homosexuals - they need that extra support.Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-67905122997493969322009-09-10T01:15:15.283+00:002009-09-10T01:15:15.283+00:00Listening to "Suddenly I See," it's ...Listening to "Suddenly I See," it's pretty clear that she yearns for woman in some way. A beautiful girl and her map is found in her face? I mean, unless she has a pretty solid reason for finding that "this is what she wants to be," then it is clear that she wants women in some way.<br /><br />Which is fine. That's cool.<br /><br />But she even asks herself "why it means so much to me." Duh, you like women. Is she even still curious at this point? YOU LIKE WOMEN. She needs to deal with it and move on. Maybe her music will get a little better.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12506456225596916355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-88027505024547813972009-04-08T04:36:00.000+00:002009-04-08T04:36:00.000+00:00Ummm... Someone said the "homophobic" fans couldn'...Ummm... Someone said the "homophobic" fans couldn't stand for her to be gay? It seems more like the gay fans are the ones grasping at straws here: "Her lyrics 'sound' so gay.." "She's just afraid to come out..." "She doesn't realize yet she's gay..." So, apart from her confession, her actions, her marriage, there's no "proof" she's not gay, so she is? Please.<BR/><BR/>And with the likes of Ellen DeGeneris, Melissa Etheredge, The Indigo Girls, Elton John, David Bowie (and the list goes on), it is clear that there is no stigma regarding homosexuality, especially among the people who will naturally find her music interesting.<BR/><BR/>One of the great joys of art is its ability to be interpreted a lot of ways. If you want to project your lesbian tendencies and beliefs on her music, that is your personal perogative. But, in the final analysis, until she says she's gay, she isn't. Plain and simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-630192628814048932008-10-09T15:53:00.000+00:002008-10-09T15:53:00.000+00:00Rachel,of course there's no competition, i have sa...Rachel,of course there's no competition, i have said i won cause i've never believed in this conspiracy theory, and her getting married- for me it's proof i was right;} I dont think she would be selfish enough to fake marrying cooworker just to quiet down rumours. <BR/> if she was gay she would admit it, casue despite of being awesome musician she seems to be really cool,honest and down to earth girl.<BR/>cheers <BR/>kateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-87228804390698231512008-10-09T14:02:00.000+00:002008-10-09T14:02:00.000+00:00@anonymousYes. You win. Because there's never been...@anonymous<BR/>Yes. You win. Because there's never been a documented case of a gay person in the entertainment industry marrying a person they work closely with in order to quieten down rumours about their sexuality, has there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-45140761655558808632008-10-09T13:23:00.000+00:002008-10-09T13:23:00.000+00:00How did you "win"? I don't see any competition her...How did you "win"? I don't see any competition here.<BR/><BR/>Tunstall could be bi, an option a lot of people seem to forget about. Regardless, it's silly to freak out because you're afraid she might be the "wrong" orientation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-69955203441563546582008-10-09T13:12:00.000+00:002008-10-09T13:12:00.000+00:00so... after marrying Luke, does anybody still thin...so... after marrying Luke, does anybody still thinks she is gay??<BR/>weeehee, i won:DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-52802227010063772382008-02-29T16:17:00.000+00:002008-02-29T16:17:00.000+00:00*sits Laura down for some Modern Sociology 101*"Co...*sits Laura down for some Modern Sociology 101*<BR/><BR/>"Coming out"--which is what it's called when an LGBT publicly admits their orientation--is generally viewed within the LGBT community as a Good Thing(tm). <BR/><BR/>You see, the more "out" gay people there are, the more difficult it is for society to marginalize LGBT people as freaks or social deviants. Conversely, when someone seems or appears to be "in the closet", this sends the message out that there is something shameful about being LGBT.<BR/><BR/>While opinions vary greatly as to when/how outings of others should be done, if at all, speculation of celebrities' orientations is commonplace for many in the LGBT community. When you've heard your whole life that there's something wrong with you, it can be tremendously validating to be able to point to someone well-known and say, in essence, "_they're_ gay". If they happen to already be fan of that person's work, that's like a bonus (though as Karl points out above, it'd be silly to buy records _purely_ on one's perception of the artist's orientation). <BR/><BR/>It's not dissimilar to people of colour desiring and calling for more representation in various mediums, except that ('gaydar' aside), one's orientation is generally not as obvious.<BR/><BR/>Regarding Tunstall--no idea if she's gay or not, and don't care that greatly as I've no knowledge of her beyond the aforementioned Buzzcocks appearance. What's of interest to me in this is people misreading Simon's post and many of the ensuing comments as malevolent attempts to out Tunstall, to the point of going overboard with 'defending' her.<BR/><BR/>"Why should it matter if she's gay?" Indeed. That sword cuts both ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-47942360884867907292008-02-28T23:35:00.000+00:002008-02-28T23:35:00.000+00:00Heh...and Duckie gets the cookie. Anons--for some ...Heh...and Duckie gets the cookie. <BR/><BR/>Anons--for some time now, the only way this thread gets added to is when some dopey yet well-meaning twit like yourselves comes charging in with either:<BR/><BR/>--the ridiculously disingenuous charge that we're horrible to yap about celebrities; you're entitled to your opinion, but do you really think you're going to change anyone's mind by going to places like this blog that are <I>set up</I> in part for mocking them? I find the more extreme tabloidy shows and mags obnoxious myself, but I <I>ignore</I> and <I>avoid</I> them.<BR/><BR/>--the soft (and possibly internalised) homophobia that it shouldn't maaaatter what Tunstall's orientation is, which is complete bollocks. To a lot of us queers, it <I>does</I> matter. Your tried-and-true kneejerk bigot's screeching of "some of my best friends are..." and "I go to pride parades too!" is just par for the course.<BR/><BR/>To paraphrase Simon's original post, it's she herself who has made her orientation such a big deal. It's just hilarious as well to sit back and watch all the idiot anons come in and shriek at the nonexistent strawmen who supposedly are trying to do something awful by 'revealing' her.<BR/><BR/>I only know two things about Tunstall: 1) She's some musician chick who was amusing on <I>Buzzcocks</I> and sets off some folks' gaydars and 2) she has a lot of stupid fans, the poor thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-20260491628358415002008-02-28T22:35:00.000+00:002008-02-28T22:35:00.000+00:00Anonymous - "as soon as I saw the title I knew ver...Anonymous - "as soon as I saw the title I knew very well that this would be the most dedicated site to talking shit about some star because they aren't like you"......so naturally I was forced to read it all and then spend some time adding a long comment of my own even though I despise people who have nothing better to do than write comments on pages like this<BR/>*disappears up own conundrum*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-23663730187976068462008-02-28T18:18:00.000+00:002008-02-28T18:18:00.000+00:00Seriously? I can't believe that you are all going ...Seriously? I can't believe that you are all going on about this. I attend gay parades, go to drag shows, hang out with lesbians which happens to be close friends of mine amongst my non gay friends, and I am a straight woman. Are you all so wrapped up in the celebrity gossip that you can't just not have anything to say even if she were gay? In other words are you that bored? I stumbled upon this site looking for imports, and as soon as I saw the title I knew very well that this would be the most dedicated site to talking shit about some star because they aren't like you. And her songs aren't all about woman dumb ass. What about Tori? Is she a lesbo? No she has a husband and a child. What about Sarah MacLauchlan? NOPE! They all sing about woman. But you all take it out of context to have something to talk about. And if she licks tooch? Who cares? What business is it of yours? "Eyetie said: she was the only one that heard it." obviously you didn’t read carefully. KT heard wrong. So everyone else heard legend and she heard Lesbian. yeah...You are all imbecilesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-54366136507465846332008-02-02T22:58:00.000+00:002008-02-02T22:58:00.000+00:00Fair enough anon. Though for what it's worth, the ...Fair enough anon. Though for what it's worth, the analysis of her lyrics and such might be kind of pointless posted elsewhere than on a Tunstall-oriented forum...personally, I've not heard a single song of hers and I'm sure other regulars are in a similar boat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-82749063118739782422008-02-02T22:24:00.000+00:002008-02-02T22:24:00.000+00:00I'm not trying to explain how I'm sure she's not a...I'm not trying to explain how I'm sure she's not a lesbian<BR/>I'm simply contributing to a discussion and stating my opinion that I don't think she is.<BR/>But if she was that would be fine as well<BR/>I just like her musicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-14071254010822717332008-02-01T23:54:00.000+00:002008-02-01T23:54:00.000+00:00So therefore, I don't believe Kt is a lesbian and ...<I>So therefore, I don't believe Kt is a lesbian and even if she was, what would it matter??</I><BR/><BR/>It matters because it's amusing watching fans scramble to explain why they're sure she isn't, as though it would be the worst thing ever if she was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-56755680033157566102008-02-01T22:52:00.000+00:002008-02-01T22:52:00.000+00:00When I first bought the album it wasn't the pictur...When I first bought the album it wasn't the pictures of her that made me think she could be a lesbian, it was the lyrics. But now I am completely sure that she's not. I read about her boyfriend of four years and although that doesn't prove that much as some gays do get married and have famillies and everything before they come out, if they ever do, she just doesn't seem it. <BR/>Although the lyrics of 'Suddenly I See' are about a woman, she could be singing about herself as a double of her appears in her video. I was watching it with my sister who has a great sense of humour that often involves insulting people and she said when she saw it 'Oh my God how up herself is she' jokingly of course. Since then though I've considered 'Suddenly I See' to be a song about her even though it talks about her being tall and Kt Tunstall is 5 foot 2. 'Suddenly I see, this is what I wanna be' maybe she wants to be tall?? After all there are lyrics that talk about being small and little in her second album too.<BR/>As for Heal Over, she might be writing songs about herself as though she were someone else, singing to herself, comforting herself. Music is a very personal thing, and song writing styles vary and are unique. I've written songs about myself as though I was someone watching myself before. It helps me think about what other people are seeing, and helps me to convey how I'm feeling to other people too. <BR/>So therefore, I don't believe Kt is a lesbian and even if she was, what would it matter??<BR/>Btw I came across this blog while searching for Kt Tunstall lyrics as I'd long ago forgotten the idea that she was a lesbian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930103.post-81544560757099240652008-01-27T06:40:00.000+00:002008-01-27T06:40:00.000+00:00At this point I'm almost kind of hoping for her sa...At this point I'm almost kind of hoping for her sake that she's not gay or bi; it'd suck then to have all these homophobic fans shrieking their "defense".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com