"Marijuana" Bette Midler Live 1972

Over 35 years ago Bette Midler was affectionately known around Manhattan as "Bette Mildew" since she spent many hours working in a queer bathhouse called The Continental (which would gain notoriety years later in the slapstick comedy "The Ritz"). It was at this bath house that she honed her craft and mastered the art of working an audience. Within a couple of years Bette was so famous that she couldn't even take the time out to perform at RENO SWEENEY'S, a club which was created specifically for her!

This particular clip- "Marijuana" was shot at The Continental around 1970-1972(if you know more info, please place a comment on the page for me!) Bruce Valanch was probably already writing her material and Barry Manilow was definitely behind the keys.

Susan Bartsch's Love Ball (1989) / The Copacabana

It's 1989 and Vogueing is sweeping the world. Malcolm McLaren's song "Deep in Vogue" created such a frenzy that Madonna 'permately borrowed' his song to make her hit "Vogue". Being Madge, she then used her label's political clout to surpress McLaren's song long enough to make the world think he stole her idea. If I'm lying then I'm flying- and you don't see no wings do ya?

It's an all star cast at The Love Ball! Micahel Musto, Lady Keir, Kenny Kenny, Chrysis, Stephen Saban, Michael Alig, Julie Jewels, Joey Arias..names names names..and you're on the list!

After some vogueing the scene changes to one of my favorite moments on Nelson's tapes...Nelson goes to the Copacabana and dances with Keir....

Enjoy...and remember-
If it's not fun, don't do it!

DeAundra does Pet Shop Boys

DeAundra's version of the Pet Shop Boys' hit "What Have I Done To Deserve This?"from Funtone.com

How to Make a Punk Dress - JAYNE COUNTY

From the archives of Nelson Sullivan, this tidbit was shot at THE PYRAMID CLUB. She's still ahead of the rest of us...

"Heroes" by Tally Brown

Tally Brown inspires with "Heroes",from Rosa von Praunheim's 1980 documentary "Tally Brown, New York.