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The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer

Donna Summer · 2003

121 min · 25 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop

A celebratory blend of disco, pop, and R&B that showcases Donna Summer's iconic vocal prowess and trailblazing sound.

Why listen to this

Best for
celebratory dance party atmosphere nostalgic sing-along moments dynamic collection of hits
Context
By the time 'The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer' was released in 2003, Summer was celebrated as a disco legend with a career spanning over three decades. This compilation arrived after her mainstream success in the late 1970s and 1980s, serving as both a retrospective of her hits and a reintroduction to new audiences amidst a resurgence of interest in classic disco music.
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contemporary R&B, house, synth-pop

The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer is an album by Donna Summer, released in 2003. A celebratory blend of disco, pop, and R&B that showcases Donna Summer's iconic vocal prowess and trailblazing sound. This album is significant for encapsulating Donna Summer's impact on the disco genre and pop music at large, featuring chart-topping hits like 'I Feel Love' and 'Last Dance.' It was well-received, particularly noted for its comprehensive representation of her career, solidifying her legacy during a time when nostalgia for disco was reviving in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer sound like?

A celebratory blend of disco, pop, and R&B that showcases Donna Summer's iconic vocal prowess and trailblazing sound. Rooted in contemporary R&B and house.

What makes The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer by Donna Summer notable?

This album is significant for encapsulating Donna Summer's impact on the disco genre and pop music at large, featuring chart-topping hits like 'I Feel Love' and 'Last Dance.' It was well-received, particularly noted for its comprehensive representation of her career, solidifying her legacy during a time when nostalgia for disco was reviving in popular culture. By the time 'The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer' was released in 2003, Summer was celebrated as a disco legend with a career spanning over three decades. This compilation arrived after her mainstream success in the late 1970s and 1980s, serving as both a retrospective of her hits and a reintroduction to new audiences amidst a resurgence of interest in classic disco music.

Who is The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer for?

The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer works well if you're into celebratory dance party atmosphere, nostalgic sing-along moments and dynamic collection of hits.

How many songs are on The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer?

The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer has 25 tracks, running approximately 121 minutes.

Tracklist

25 tracks·121:51

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Disc 1

  • 1 Love to Love You Baby 3:24
  • 2 Could It Be Magic 3:55
  • 3 I Feel Love Standout 3:48
  • 4 I Love You 3:19
  • 5 Last Dance Standout 3:20
  • 6 MacArthur Park 3:55
  • 7 Heaven Knows 3:39
  • 8 Hot Stuff Standout 3:51
  • 9 Bad Girls 3:58
  • 10 Dim All the Lights 3:58
  • 11 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 4:48
  • 12 On the Radio 4:06
  • 13 The Wanderer 3:47
  • 14 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) 4:20
  • 15 State of Independence 4:26
  • 16 She Works Hard for the Money 4:12
  • 17 This Time I Know It’s for Real 3:37
  • 18 I Will Go With You (Con te partiró) 4:09
  • 19 That’s the Way 3:47
  • 20 Dream‐A‐Lot’s Theme (I Will Live for Love) 4:51

Disc 2

  • 1 I Feel Love (12″ single mix) 8:18
  • 2 Hot Stuff (12″ single mix) 6:43
  • 3 This Time I Know It’s for Real (12″ single extended remix) 7:23
  • 4 Dream‐A‐Lot’s Theme (Giorgio Moroder and Chris Cox extended mix) 9:15
  • 5 You’re So Beautiful (Tony Moran’s Ultimate club mix) 10:50

Release Date

September 30, 2003

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

121 min 51 sec