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The Donna Summer Anthology

Donna Summer

Album 1993
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About this album

Sound: "A celebratory blend of disco, R&B, and pop that encapsulates Donna Summer's enduring musical legacy."

Where they were

By the time 'The Donna Summer Anthology' was released in 1993, Summer had evolved from her disco roots in the 1970s to become a multifaceted pop icon. This compilation arrives after her commercial peak during the late 1970s and early 1980s with hits like 'Last Dance' and 'Hot Stuff', showcasing her wide-ranging influences and the breadth of her career.

Why it matters

The anthology is significant as it highlights Donna Summer's pivotal role in shaping the disco movement and its lasting impact on contemporary pop music. It features numerous chart-topping singles, reinforcing her status as the 'Queen of Disco' while also reintroducing her work to new audiences, earning critical acclaim for its comprehensive selection.

Essential tracks

  • "I Feel Love" — This groundbreaking track is often credited with pioneering electronic dance music and showcases Summer's innovative collaboration with producer Giorgio Moroder.
  • "Last Dance" — A quintessential disco anthem that won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, it solidified Summer's status in pop culture.
  • "She Works Hard for the Money" — This empowering song became an anthem for working women and highlighted Summer's ability to address social themes through her music.

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Love to Love You Baby 3:25
  2. 2 Could It Be Magic 3:58
  3. 3 Try Me, I Know We Can Make It 4:49
  4. 4 Spring Affair 4:04
  5. 5 Love’s Unkind 4:28
  6. 6 I Feel Love 5:56
  7. 7 Once Upon a Time 4:02
  8. 8 Rumour Has It 4:56
  9. 9 I Love You 4:45
  10. 10 Last Dance 5:00
  11. 11 MacArthur Park 6:27
  12. 12 Heaven Knows 3:56
  13. 13 Hot Stuff 6:48
  14. 14 Bad Girls 4:58
  15. 15 Dim All the Lights 4:27
  16. 16 Sunset People 6:24

Disc 2

  1. 1 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 4:41
  2. 2 On the Radio 5:52
  3. 3 The Wanderer 3:47
  4. 4 Cold Love 3:41
  5. 5 I’m a Rainbow 4:07
  6. 6 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina 4:22
  7. 7 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) 4:21
  8. 8 State of Independence 5:51
  9. 9 She Works Hard for the Money 5:19
  10. 10 Unconditional Love 4:43
  11. 11 There Goes My Baby 4:07
  12. 12 Supernatural Love 3:36
  13. 13 All Systems Go 4:12
  14. 14 This Time I Know It’s for Real 3:38
  15. 15 I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt 3:28
  16. 16 When Love Cries 5:16
  17. 17 Friends Unknown 3:47
  18. 18 Carry On 3:41

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