In August of last year, Fidget posted a challenge on Faceboook asking “when you think of a badass, fierce, leather dyke, what song and artist pops into your head”? While her intention was to get feedback on a project she was working on, the outcome was far more significant. As people posted and linked YouTube videos to the feed, she was amused and slightly turned on as she listened to the music mentioned by her friends. But, as the posts dwindled down and she played all the songs, an unintended outcome to this question became more apparent to her.
While there appeared to be a difference in music choices by women of different generations, there seemed to be similarities across regions. Fidget pondered whether individuals see themselves in similar ways regarding their fierceness during play. Interesting, leatherwomen perceived themselves as fierce during slower moments in the warm up, the rhythmic symphony of the core of a scene , the climax and the tender connections made during aftercare. The music they preferred during these moments might have changed in volume, intensity, and rhythm but feeling fierce seemed to transcend many types of music and many situations.
Let’s take a look at the list started on Facebook:
Patti LaBelle Eyes inthe back of my head
Joan Jett Bad reputation
Cher Gypsies tramps and thieves
Brittany Spears Work bitch
En Vogue Free your mind
Blondie Heart of glass
Heart Crazy on you
Heart Barracuda
Pat Benatar Heart breaker
Evanescence Bring me to life
Annie Lennox I put a spell on you
Eurythmics Love is a stranger
4 Non Blondes What’s up
Pat Benatar Hit me with your best shot
Pink So what
Stevie Nicks Leather and lace
Joan Jett Do you wanna touch me there
Halestorm You call me a bitch like its a bad thing
Pink Stupid girls
Janis Joplin Piece of my heart
Nena and Kim Wilde Anyplace anytime anywhere
Porcelin and the Tramps King of the world
Lita Ford Kiss me deadly
Halestorm Love bites so do I
Madonna Express yourself
Cher Woman’s world
Natalia Kills Problem
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Heads will roll
Kittie Brackish
Beyonce Grown woman
Pussycat Dolls I don’t need a man
L-7 Shotlist
Rihanna Head ft. jeezy
Melissa Ferrick Drive
Nine inch nails Animal
Queen Latifah Mc Lyte
Siya Dyke
Temper Temper’s room
Eve Who’s that girl
Scandal Warrior
Patty Smith Scandal
Madonna Gambler
Christina Agular Fighter
Rough Trade High school confidential
Halestorm Apocalyptic
Concrete Blonde Valentine
Rihanna S&M
Adelitas Way Dirty little thing
By no means is this list inclusive of every type of music nor does it represent the tastes of all leatherwomen. However, we present this list to you on our first blog to solicit your responses and additions to this list.
So, I pose the same question to you-“when you think of a badass, fierce, leather dyke, what song and artist pops into your head”? Feel free to add to this list by making a comment on this blog!
Toni Solenne
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