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Singles... Driven by the Music

Donna Summer

Album 2015
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About this album

Sound: "A vibrant blend of disco rhythms and pop sensibilities, showcasing Summer's enduring vocal prowess."

Where they were

Released in 2015, 'Singles... Driven by the Music' came during a resurgence in interest in Donna Summer's legacy following her passing in 2012. This compilation album revisits her extensive catalog of chart-topping hits, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners discovering her work. It serves as a celebration of her influence in the realms of disco and pop music.

Why it matters

This album compiles many of Summer's biggest hits, contributing to her posthumous recognition and solidifying her status as a disco icon. It debuted on various Billboard charts, including the Top Dance/Electronic Albums, reflecting the ongoing impact of her music on contemporary dance culture.

Essential tracks

  • "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" — This track exemplifies Summer’s transition into the 1980s sound with its synth-heavy production and empowering lyrics, marking a pivotal moment in her career.
  • "State of Independence" — An anthem for freedom and self-empowerment, this song showcases Summer's ability to blend powerful vocals with socio-political themes, resonating deeply with audiences.
  • "This Time I Know It’s for Real" — This track represents a late-career high point for Summer, featuring catchy hooks and vibrant production that speaks to her enduring appeal.
  • "Cold Love" — With its mix of pop and R&B influences, this track illustrates Summer's versatility as an artist and highlights her emotive vocal delivery.

Release Date

October 2, 2015

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 2 Stop Me 3:44

Disc 2

  1. 1 Cold Love (edit) 3:16
  2. 2 Grand Illusion 3:53
  3. 3 Cold Love 3:38

Disc 3

  1. 1 Who Do You Think You’re Foolin’ (edit) 3:59
  2. 2 Running for Cover 3:48

Disc 4

  1. 1 Looking Up 3:57
  2. 2 Who Do You Think You’re Foolin’ 4:18

Disc 5

  1. 1 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) (7″ version) 3:42
  2. 2 Sometimes Like Butterflies 4:28
  3. 3 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) (dance remix) 7:07
  4. 4 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) (instrumental feat. Ernie Watts on Saxophone Solo) 7:04

Disc 6

  1. 1 State of Independence (7″ version) 4:25
  2. 2 Love Is Just a Breath Away 3:54

Disc 7

  1. 1 The Woman in Me 3:54
  2. 2 Livin’ in America 4:42
  3. 3 The Wanderer 3:46

Disc 8

  1. 1 Protection 3:35
  2. 2 (If It) Hurts Just a Little 3:53
  3. 3 State of Independence (7″ version) 5:50

Disc 9

  1. 1 There Goes My Baby 4:06
  2. 2 Maybe It’s Over 4:42

Disc 10

  1. 1 Supernatural Love (remix) 3:38
  2. 2 Face the Music 4:15
  3. 3 Supernatural Love (extended dance remix) 6:11
  4. 4 Suzanna 4:29

Disc 11

  1. 1 Eyes (7″ remix edit) 3:47
  2. 2 It’s Not the Way 4:22
  3. 3 Eyes (extended mix) 6:58
  4. 4 I’m Free (extended mix) 6:20

Disc 12

  1. 1 Dinner With Gershwin (edit) 4:10
  2. 3 Dinner With Gershwin (extended version) 7:45
  3. 5 Tearin’ Down the Walls 3:57

Disc 13

  1. 1 All Systems Go (edit) 3:59
  2. 3 All Systems Go (extended remix) 7:55

Disc 14

  1. 1 Only the Fool Survives (edit) 4:02
  2. 2 Love Shock 4:16

Disc 15

  1. 2 Whatever Your Heart Desires 3:52
  2. 3 This Time I Know It’s for Real (extended version) 7:21
  3. 4 This Time I Know It’s for Real (instrumental) 3:34
  4. 5 Interview 28:52

Disc 16

  1. 1 I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt (7″ remix) 3:32
  2. 2 I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt (instrumental) 4:46
  3. 3 I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt (extended version) 6:59

Disc 17

  1. 1 Love’s About to Change My Heart (PWL 7″ mix) 3:47
  2. 2 Love’s About to Change My Heart (extended remix) 6:19
  3. 3 Love’s About to Change My Heart (instrumental) 5:13
  4. 4 Jeremy 4:36
  5. 5 Love’s About to Change My Heart (Clivillés & Cole 12″ mix) 7:47
  6. 6 Love’s About to Change My Heart (dub 2) 7:13
  7. 7 Love’s About to Change My Heart (Clivillés & Cole 7″ mix) 4:21

Disc 18

  1. 1 When Love Takes Over You (remix) 3:37
  2. 2 Bad Reputation 4:14
  3. 3 When Love Takes Over You (extended remix) 6:13
  4. 4 When Love Takes Over You (instrumental) 3:35

Disc 19

  1. 1 Breakaway (Power radio mix) 4:04
  2. 2 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) 4:19
  3. 3 Breakaway (remix – Full version) 6:44
  4. 4 Breakaway (remix – edit) 3:34
  5. 5 Breakaway (extended Power mix) 6:09

Disc 20

  1. 1 State of Independence (New Bass edit) 4:10
  2. 2 State of Independence (New Bass mix) 5:58
  3. 3 State of Independence (No Drum mix) 5:46
  4. 4 State of Independence (N.R.G. mix) 5:34
  5. 5 State of Independence (7″ version) 4:25
  6. 6 Love Is Just a Breath Away 3:54

Disc 21

  1. 1 When Love Cries (radio remix) 4:10
  2. 2 When Love Cries (12″ club mix) 6:56
  3. 3 What Is It You Want 4:42

Disc 22

  1. 1 Work That Magic (ISA Full Length remix) 4:57
  2. 2 Let There Be Peace 3:58
  3. 3 Work That Magic (extended ISA remix) 6:17
  4. 4 Work That Magic (Capricorn ISA remix) 4:26
  5. 5 This Time I Know It’s for Real 3:36
  6. 6 Dinner With Gershwin 4:38
  7. 7 State of Independence 5:50

Disc 23

  1. 1 State of Independence (New radio Millennium mix) 5:00
  2. 2 State of Independence (Creation mix) 4:19
  3. 3 State of Independence (original album version) 5:50
  4. 4 State of Independence (DJ Dero vocal mix) 8:19
  5. 5 State of Independence (Murk club mix) 8:22
  6. 6 State of Independence (Jules & Skin vocal mix) 6:24
  7. 7 State of Independence (Murk‐A‐dub dub) 6:21
  8. 8 State of Independence (Cuba Libre mix) 6:31
  9. 9 State of Independence (Jules & Skin dub remix) 6:24

Disc 24

  1. 1 This Time I Know It’s for Real (Hot Tracks mix – mix 1) 7:17
  2. 2 Whatever Your Heart Desires (Hot Tracks mix) 6:12
  3. 3 If It Makes You Feel Good (Hot Tracks mix) 6:37
  4. 4 Love’s About to Change My Heart (Hot Tracks mix) 5:17

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