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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Gay Games Ambassador anniversary connection: "Philadelphia Freedom" in 1975

This week way back in 1975, Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom was the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single. The song has a Gay Games Ambassador connection that goes beyond Sir Elton John.

Elton John had asked his lyricist Bernie Taupin to write a song in honor of his friend, and fellow Gay Games Ambassador Billie Jean King, whose World Team Tennis team was the Philadelphia Freedoms.

Whatever it's history, it's still a great song. Have a listen:

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