Interview

Tom Robinson interviewed about Glad To Be Gay, 8 October 2009

Additional interview about specific versions of the song can be found in the ‘Talking to Tom’ section of individual Versions.

• Interview with Tom Robinson part 1

  1975 precursor single 'Good To Be Gay', the dearth of queer pop music before Glad To Be Gay, the Campaign for Homosexual Equality and the Gay Liberation Front

• Interview with Tom Robinson part 2

  Writing Glad To Be Gay, social background and police oppression, creative inspiration; Edward Bond's play Stone and Hot Peaches' production The Divas of Sheridan Square, the 'Glad To Be Gay' badges, Ray Davies' influence, recording the demo version of the song

• Interview with Tom Robinson part 3

  Playing it at Pride 76, Tom Robinson Band, musical antecedents, public reaction

• Interview with Tom Robinson part 4

  Updating the lyrics over the years