Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1042481
Composed by Obscure and unknown (c.1744). Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. Classical,Patriotic,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. Scott S. Stewart #646487. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.1042481).
“God Bless (Save) Us All†– An LGBTQ Anthem: José Julio Sarria (1922-2013), the 1st openly gay candidate for political office in the United States, and San Francisco drag queen performer ‘extraordinaire’ at the Black Cat Bar, or “The best gay bar in America†– Allen Ginsberg; would at the end of each of his (Sarria’s) performances ask the audience to make a circle and join hands and sing “God Save Us Nelly Queens†(to the tune of ‘God Save the Queen’). I served as Conductor of the local LGBT (at that time no ‘Q’) mixed chorus during the 20th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. To celebrate Sarria’s intention of unification I made this arrangement, with a somewhat over-the-top piano accompaniment, of his anthem. I have updated the lyrics to include our many embraced diversities. (Adapt the words as needed for your organization, &/or political climate. – sss) Performance time: 1:05+.
