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b'With the exception of songs like Lady Gaga\\u2019s \\u201cBorn This Way\\u201d or Diana Ross\\u2019 \\u201cI\\u2019m Coming Out,\\u201d very few pop songs written as a tribute to LGBT folks have ever reached the top of the charts.

But that doesn\\u2019t mean the songs that weren\\u2019t so gay to begin with couldn\\u2019t end up being the soundtrack at our favorite bars, drag shows or pride celebrations.

[Originally posted as FOF #2468 \\u2013 Uncovering Gay Anthems \\u2013 03.29.17]

Today, we take a look at songs that didn\\u2019t start out as gay anthems, but somehow the cover versions ultimately became LGBT legendary tracks.

Listen as we take a look at: Soft Cell\\u2019s \\u201cTainted Love,\\u201d Cyndi Lauper\\u2019s \\u201cGirls Just Want to Have Fun,\\u201d Grace Jones\\u2019 \\u201cLa Vie en Rose,\\u201d the theme song of the Golden Girls- \\u201cThank You for Being a Friend\\u201d and many more.'