Mark Weigle
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Mark Weigle is a singer/songwriter with at least five albums to his credit. Weigle presents a successful yet positive orientation (and marketing) as a gay
writer and musician. At the 2003 Outmusic Awards, Weigle received an unprecedented five Outmusic nominations and won in three categories, including: "Outsong of the Year", "Outstanding New Recording", and "Outstanding Producer".
His debut album of 1998 The Truth Is included low-key compositions in a country/folk style, such as "The Two Cowboy Waltz". His album of 2003, Different and the Same, included adaptations of others' songs, such as "867-5309/Jenny
". Written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and originally performed by Tommy Tutone
in 1982 (Weigle's version changed the name and gender of the song's subject to "867-5309/Jimmy"), and Joan Baez
' 1972 composition "Love Song To A Stranger
".
In 2007, emails to Weigle's website yielded the following auto response:
"First, a sincere 'Thank-you' to those who have bought CDs, turned your friends on to the CDs, come
to the shows, and offered your kind feedback on the music. Knowing the songs move and inspire
people is how I kept at it for 8 years and 6 discs.
I've stopped my music career due to lack of support. I dedicated my muse and my career to the gay world, which seems predominately interested in straight celebrities, pretty 20-year-olds, porn stars and drag queens (take a look at a gay magazine or at who headlines 'Pride' festivals and gay organization fundraisers and you'll see what I mean).
I've paid to record and produce all the CDs on my Visa, and have run every aspect of a record label by myself. I never wanted to be a businessman, and I'm still paying off debt.
Stopping it all has been an extremely painful decision, particularly with another CD written and half recorded. If somehow financing comes along to complete the CD, it will be posted on the website and available from CDBaby.
I will perform by invitation only - terms can be found on markweigle.com [no longer an active website] 'Tour' page and they are non-negotiable.
Again, heartfelt thanks to the folks who have been supportive and sweet. I've started a landscaping biz, and I'm teaching English to day laborers on the streetcorner.
To quote Justin Bond from Shortbus: 'I used to want to change the world. Now I just want to leave the room with a little dignity."
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
writer and musician. At the 2003 Outmusic Awards, Weigle received an unprecedented five Outmusic nominations and won in three categories, including: "Outsong of the Year", "Outstanding New Recording", and "Outstanding Producer".
His debut album of 1998 The Truth Is included low-key compositions in a country/folk style, such as "The Two Cowboy Waltz". His album of 2003, Different and the Same, included adaptations of others' songs, such as "867-5309/Jenny
867-5309/Jenny
"867-5309/Jenny" is a song written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and performed by Tommy Tutone that was released on the album Tommy Tutone 2, on the Columbia Records label. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard Top Tracks chart in 1982...
". Written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and originally performed by Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone
Tommy Tutone is a New Wave band, best known for its 1982 hit "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it is usually referred to as a San Francisco band, it was actually based in Willits, California, at the time that "Jenny" was released...
in 1982 (Weigle's version changed the name and gender of the song's subject to "867-5309/Jimmy"), and Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Joan Chandos Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace and environmental justice....
' 1972 composition "Love Song To A Stranger
Love Song To A Stranger
Love Song to a Stranger is a 1972 song by Joan Baez. Originally written and recorded by her for Come from the Shadows, the first LP on A&M Records, the song soon became a cornerstone of her live sets. It was loosely based on a short romance with her then-new manager...
".
In 2007, emails to Weigle's website yielded the following auto response:
"First, a sincere 'Thank-you' to those who have bought CDs, turned your friends on to the CDs, come
to the shows, and offered your kind feedback on the music. Knowing the songs move and inspire
people is how I kept at it for 8 years and 6 discs.
I've stopped my music career due to lack of support. I dedicated my muse and my career to the gay world, which seems predominately interested in straight celebrities, pretty 20-year-olds, porn stars and drag queens (take a look at a gay magazine or at who headlines 'Pride' festivals and gay organization fundraisers and you'll see what I mean).
I've paid to record and produce all the CDs on my Visa, and have run every aspect of a record label by myself. I never wanted to be a businessman, and I'm still paying off debt.
Stopping it all has been an extremely painful decision, particularly with another CD written and half recorded. If somehow financing comes along to complete the CD, it will be posted on the website and available from CDBaby.
I will perform by invitation only - terms can be found on markweigle.com [no longer an active website] 'Tour' page and they are non-negotiable.
Again, heartfelt thanks to the folks who have been supportive and sweet. I've started a landscaping biz, and I'm teaching English to day laborers on the streetcorner.
To quote Justin Bond from Shortbus: 'I used to want to change the world. Now I just want to leave the room with a little dignity."
Discography
- 1998 The Truth Is
- 2000 All That Matters
- 2002 Out of The Loop
- 2003 Different And The Same
- 2005 SoulSex (Wrestling the Angel/Versatile)
- 2007 Mark Weigle