Steven Grossman - Out

One of the most beautiful, most poignant gay songs ever written. Recorded in 1974, his album "Caravan Tonight" was the first openly gay album to be released on a major label. "Out" has long been one of my favourite songs, and is one that should be heard by every gay man.

With only a couple of pictures of Steven, I managed to put this together on Windows Movie Maker. It took me about 2 hours, but I'm pleased with the result. If nothing else, I hope that posting this on youtube will help bring about the recognition that Steven so truly deserves. Sadly he is no longer with us. He died of AIDS in 1991 but leaves behind this wonderful legacy.

Mama, dear Mama, I've something important to say
Yes I know you didn't plan on me turning out this way
Well you didn't fail me Mama and I don't love you any less
'Cause for me it's just a matter of what suits me best
Well, you know it's hard for you to take, and it's nothing you would brag
When your first born turns out to be a (fag)

Papa, oh Papa, did I spoil your dreams
I know you wanted to see me marching in the Marines
Well that won't prove my manhood, as it didn't prove yours
'Cause I went and talked to that landlord while you stood behind the door
Well, I hear you calling me crazy, but I think it's out of fear
'Cause you're not so sure that you aren't (queer)

Brother, little brother, tell me what you gonna do
If everything that has happened to me someday happens to you
Will you try to grin and bear it?, Will you hate yourself inside?
Or will you walk with me in the sunshine 'cause you've really nothing to hide
'Cause there are all kinds of people who happen to feel this way
And there's really nothing wrong with being (gay) the way that you want to, yeah
Nothing wrong with being, you know it's OK
Nothing wrong with being gay

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[edfuse]

It's a beautiful song

And although I can understand most of the words I can't understand it all

Could you post the lyrics please? Or could you tell me where to find them. I've been searching but I can't find them

Thank you for posting the video :)

[gav002]

I couldnt reply in here due to the 500 character limit, but Ive added the lyrics to the main description of the video. Hope you can access them.

[trixie1953]

When his album was released, I saw Steve,live in Buffalo, NY at the Gay Community Center. I owned the album, but gave it to a man I loved. He died, but I have no idea what happened to the album. I'd be very willing to pay someone for a tape or cd of the album. I remember being so inspired by his lyrics when I was young. His voice was beautiful and he was so very handsome! if you are willing to make a copy of the album for me, I'd pay.

[gav002]

Thanks to both posters for their touching tributes. Regrettably I do not own a copy of the album, this track is the only one I have, and was sent to me by a friend a couple of years ago.

I'm so glad that this video has found a way of allowing this song to touch peoples souls, maybe for the first time, or re-kindling old associations.

[musicoolers]

Have not heard this beautiful song since I was 16, and think all though I´m not gay, it´s indeed awesome poetry and sensitive music which has inspired me ever since, and I just love finally having found it again here on youtube. Hurra for youtube.

You can find the lyrics on the Pl cover, I remember seeing it half a lifetime ago by a friends place, and I remember most of the songs still, especially the song, Down by the docs, whic is another beautiful song of his.

[musicoolers]

Have not heard this beautiful song since I was 16, and think all though I´m not gay, it´s indeed awesome poetry and sensitive music which has inspired me ever since, and I just love finally having found it again here on youtube. Hurra for youtube.

You can find the lyrics on the Pl cover, I remember seeing it half a lifetime ago by a friends place, and I remember most of the songs still, especially the song, Down by the docs, whic is another beautiful song of his.

[mulberrybear]

I found Caravan Tonight in a used vinyl store in Finland three years ago. I corresponded with a guy in South Africa who has the album. Grossman made just that one record but it continues to touch young gay men all over the world. He will never be forgotten.

[gratefuluser]

@tervec He did not make another album because his producers did not feel the album sold enough. They wanted him to make another record, but be straight, he told them fuck you, and they said well fuck you. End of story.

[1harold4]

Yes It is Me Ill call you sometime Im not in the village any more and was so glad to see steven on youtube and nice hearing from you I looked you up on Facebook

[1harold4]

Steven was a great singer songwriter and had a great sense of humor he and Austin made a great couple The times were great

[slingem18]

lerickson00 please reply it's disuraging that I can't get a copy of caravan tonight I had one and my cousin STOLE it

[slingem18]

tried to google this and came up empty please help me

[slingem18]

Steven made what I was going thru OK what a guy he DID understand when nobody else did. RIP Steven we miss you dude your awesome