Feeling Weak

Well, now we’re just going way, way back. You may recognize “Weakness In Me” from its use in countless lesbian-themed covers, videos, shows, movies etc (including “The L Word” and a great version by Melissa, of course) And you may have wondered who was behind this gripping tour-de-force of desire and guilt. Of course, that is the incomparable British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. An intensely private person then and still now, Joan married her civil partner Maggie Butler in 2011 which I believe also served as her de facto coming out. But if you like me still remember the nudge-nudge, wink-wink days of Pre-Ellen lesbian celebrities, we all knew. And we loved her music. And still do — even if this is a lesbian cheaters anthem.