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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rough_BoysRough Boys - Wikipedia

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   "Rough Boys" is the debut solo single written and performed by English musician Pete Townshend, released in 1980 from his second solo album Empty Glass. Known for its homoerotic lyrics, the song was a minor chart hit in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

   • B-side: "And I Moved" (UK), "Jools and Jim" (US)
   • Released: March 1980 (UK), November 1980 (US)

   • Recorded: 1980
   • Genre: Rock

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   Jul 28, 2018 · Pete Townshend - Topic. 13.5K subscribers. Subscribed. 5.6K. 443K views 5 years ago. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Rough Boys · Pete Townshend ...more.

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5. www.songfacts.com › facts › pete-townshendRough Boys by Pete Townshend - Songfacts

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   Rough Boys is a 1980 song by Pete Townshend that mocks gays and punks for their similar fashion. The song sparked rumors of his sexuality and attracted gay fans, but he denied being gay or bisexual.

6. faroutmagazine.co.uk › the-who-pete-townshendThe Story Behind The Song: The Who and Pete Townshend’s ...

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   Jun 8, 2021 · ‘Rough Boys’ was the first time that Townshend addressed this side of himself and his sexual desires for men. Alice Cooper later perfectly summarised the charm of the song, stating: “You have Pete’s sexual ambiguity going on here — it sounds like a gay song.

7. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Rough Boys by Pete Townshend

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   Apr 28, 2024 · “Rough Boys” remains one of Pete Townshend’s most beloved and celebrated songs, and it continues to resonate with fans of all ages and backgrounds. Its mixture of defiance, vulnerability, and eroticism has influenced countless artists in various genres, from punk rock to pop.

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   Oct 18, 2016 · Music video by Pete Townshend performing Rough Boys. (C) 1980 Eel-Pie Recording Productions Ltd., under exclusive licence to UMC, a division of Universal Mus...

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   Did Pete Townshend sing 'Rough Boys'?

   • Townshend dedicated "Rough Boys" to the Sex Pistols as well as his children, Emma and Minta, on the album sleeve of Empty Glass. Rock star Alice Cooper said of the song, "You have Pete's sexual ambiguity going on here — it sounds like a gay song. I still don't know exactly what he was trying to say with that song, but I love it, whatever it is.

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   What year did Pete Townshend write 'rough boys'?

   • " Rough Boys " is the debut solo single written and performed by English musician Pete Townshend, released in 1980 from his second solo album Empty Glass. Known for its homoerotic lyrics, the song was a minor chart hit in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

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   Was 'Rough Boys' a gay song?

   • ‘Rough Boys’ was the first time that Townshend addressed this side of himself and his sexual desires for men. Alice Cooper later perfectly summarised the charm of the song, stating: “You have Pete’s sexual ambiguity going on here — it sounds like a gay song.

   The Story Behind The Song: The Who and Pete Townshend’s coming-out

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   Does Pete Townshend have a bad boy anthem?

   • The Bad Boy Anthem: Decoding “Rough Boys” by Pete Townshend Released in 1980 as a stand-alone single from his first solo album, “Empty Glass,” “Rough Boys” was an instant hit amongst fans and critics alike, and it is still played and loved by millions today.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Rough Boys by Pete Townshend

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10. genius.com › Pete-townshend-rough-boys-lyricsPete Townshend – Rough Boys Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

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    Rough Boys Lyrics: Tough boys / Running the streets / Come a little closer / Rough toys / Under the sheets / Nobody knows her / Rough boys / Don't walk away / I very nearly missed you...