Telling you to find the perfect number is the easy part, explaining why is a little more involved but showing you how to really find these numbers is the real question we must tackle.
It's all about leg work... We need to get out into the scene, see what's been done and start knock on doors.
It can be very frustrating to find once in a lifetime original recordings and you may break the bank trying to get them, this is why i recommend that mature seasoned professionals become your first resource. Seeking out the older more experinced queens, professionals who may not be performing any longer, is a great resource; these individuals are more likely to help then performing Queens as you are not competition to them. Most retired Queens still have a vault of tremendous recordings they are willing to share, these recording may still be on vinyl but with todays technology a few simple programs can rip records to MP3 format. Never underestimate the power, we all want to help you but you have to ask.
Keep in mind some of these Queens have been sitting on numbers for ten or twenty years, vowing to take them to their grave, so unless you are serious about respecting their treasures don’t ask. You have to show potential before anyone is going to trust you with their numbers.
A DRAG Mother is another great way to find material, find a current performer and ask if you can study under them, like a apprentice, this does take a much longer process but as with all great things you are guaranteed to receive valuable knowledge and if chosen correctly comes with built in securities. (If anyone is interest I can cover the benefits of a DRAG MOTHER in more detail)
Many queens I have nurtured find it easiest just to sit in front of their computer and research obscure theatrical musicals or artists. The sixties, seventies and eighties are a great place to start for obscure artists most songs are no longer in play and you can find completely outrageous lyrics. The internet can be your friend, just start searching:
Another great place to research is the library, allot of libraries still house musical recordings in a defined section, treasure this resource and please DO NOT DAMAGE these recording in anyway. Many times these are the last of the recordings and they can not be found anywhere else. if you find a recording you like enough, write down not only the artist name but the lyricist and CD title, go home and search by all of the above, you will be amazed by your findings. Web blogs (like this one) and chat rooms are increasing the popularity of previously unknown material, there is a growing interest, inquire everywhere you go on the internet you may just again be surprised by the response you get.
A lot of the material you will receive or listen too will be useless, either outdated or just not your genre, keep a positive attitude and persist, before you can succeed you have to find a least one solid number you can really drive home, once you get this bridge you will find the process allot easier.
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