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Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of Groundbreaking 1995 Song ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Killed in House Fire

variety.com Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of Groundbreaking 1995 Song ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire

Jill Sobule, whose 1995 hit 'I Kissed a Girl' is considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20, died in a fire Thursday.

Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of Groundbreaking 1995 Song ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire

RIP - this is kinda hitting me more than normal because i loved this song as a closeted kid. it became more special to me as i grew older. aside from the song being catchy and fun it celebrated same-sex attraction during a time i felt alone and unsafe. thanks, jill sobule.

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