Joe O.

I can't locate the album or tape right now (both are completely our of alphabetical order). In the last two years, two ex-girlfriends have "lightened their lives" by selling many of their possessions. They had earlier lightened them by changing the level of our relationship. I bought both of their album collections. Then I moved and things have not been the same.

The song I referred to is a gay rights anthem, very dated. It goes back to the boycott of Tropicana Orange Juice by some in the gay community due to Anita's role as spokesperson. My memory fades, but somehow she insulted gays. The song implied Anita galvanized the community and gave it a focus for organizing.

Here are bits and pieces and perhaps some other politically incorrect person can fill in the rest.

Thank you Anita, you couldn't 'a' been sweeta,
The people who need you won't need you for long.
Now that we're on the loose, boycotting orange juice,
Long as you're on the loose, I'll sing this song.

I was the straight one, afraid of the gay one,
I thought they'd make me one if I lent them my hand.
etc.....

I was the gay one, afraid of the straight one. etc....

I am sorry this is such a temptation and incomplete, Joe. If I find the album or tape, I'll transcribe.

Roger in Baltimore