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Five songs for National Coming Out Day

By Bradley Turcotte • October 11, 2012 12:22 am EDT

To mark the 24th annual National Coming Out Day, here are five songs that speak directly to coming out, encourage tolerance or could easily be interpreted as pro-gay.

Murs, “Animal Style.”

Beastie Boys, “All Lifestyles.”

Girl in a Coma, “Smart.”

The Replacements, “I Will Dare.”

Green Day, “Coming Clean.”

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