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The Number 1's of '92

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Baby Got Back: I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred

Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy goes to number one directly after the cover of Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me by two queer icons Elton John and George Michael. At least one member of Right Said Fred is gay and out, which in and of itself is kind of remarkable about a number one record in 1992. A lot of multi platinum artists have felt the need to preemptively give Right Said Fred credit when they use that cadence. It seems a little ridiculous to me but in the post blurred lines legal regime that we're in.

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