Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Worth Another Listen - Paul Lekakis

From Soundtrack to my Day


Back in 1987, a song hit the clubs that had everyone dancing. The song was Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room) and it was impossible not to run to the dance floor. It was sung by Paul Lekakis, the stunningly handsome Nordic God. I ran out and bought the single, but had to wait to buy the CD, Tattoo It. But I did buy it first chance I got. I still listen from time to time, grooving to the sound of My House, One Step Closer, and others. From the coy You Blow Me Away to vibrantly sexy You Know You Want It, not to mention the beat-driven Are You Man Enough and Tattoo It On Me. This CD was meant to put a party in your pants - an easy feat if you took one look at the cover shots.

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Paul went on to do movies - like Circuit and Sex, Politics & Cocktails - and a variety of shows in regional theater and Pride events around the world. And he still does music, having the singles Let It Out, Assume The Position and (I Need A) Vacation, all of which are in my collection. Just last year, I purchased a video collection of his songs, including a video shot to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Boom Boom. I also received a couple of signed photographs with the package, warming the cockles of, among other places, my heart.



Never particularly in the closet, Lekakis talked openly in the 90s about being HIV Positive, and continues to do work in that community. He has certainly kept himself in top shape, and looks even hotter now than he did when he first come on the scene.

From Soundtrack to my Day




You can find more pictures and information at Paul's website.

9 comments:

  1. I remember that song. It was kind of racy back in the day

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  2. yes, it was quite shocking at the time, but great fun to dance to.

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  3. Ahhhh ... memories. Excellent post!

    I had forgotten how gorge Mr. Lekakis was/is.

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

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  4. David, I have been lusting for this boy for 22 years. I truly believe he is better looking now than he was back in the day. And see, I am taking your advice! LOL

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  5. I have a confession. I bought Tattoo It based solely on the cover. I didn't know who Lekakis was and I quite frankly didn't care; I thought he was GORgeous. Imagine my pleasant surprise to discover that a)he could sing and b)he is gay. It's like a triple threat. Thanks for the memories (I have GOT to dig that CD out!)

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  6. Behr, I hear you. Stunning cover, that is for sure. I still listen to him!

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  7. dude - tell me you did not go there - wow! You read my mind....would you believe I was thinking of doing a post on Paul Lekakis as well.....Boom Boom is such an awesome song. It's strange but I was reading about him and found a whole bunch of naked pics of him and found out he is family! Thanks!

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  8. Paul lekakis so sexy love him I'm Greek myself love his music he is the sexless guy in the world today Paul well always be the best singer

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  9. Paul is so sexy gorgeous he is so hot I'm Greek myself love his music since the 80s my boyfriend looks like him Paul well always be sexy love him guroucos. Fckf em any tmie

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