Live and More
Donna Summer · 1978
66 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful ballads that showcase Donna Summer's vocal prowess and stage presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Once Upon a Time Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Last Dance — This track not only showcases Summer's powerful vocal delivery but also exemplifies the quintessential disco sound of the late 1970s, blending lush orchestration with a pulsating beat.
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I Feel Love — As a groundbreaking example of electronic dance music, this track features innovative production techniques that paved the way for future genres like house music, making it a defining moment in Summer's career.
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My Man Medley: The Man I Love / I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good / Some of These Days — This medley highlights Summer's versatility as she transitions between classic jazz standards and brings her unique flair to each piece, showcasing her range as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Donna Summer's dynamic range but lacks a cohesive flow due to its mix of live and studio elements.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that showcase the band, particularly during transitions between songs.
- The medley track combines multiple standards into one performance, demonstrating Summer's vocal versatility and ability to reinterpret classic material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
- energetic dance floor moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured peak popularity and established her as a disco icon.
- Themes
- live performance energy· sensual grooves
- Moods
- Introspective· Uplifting
- Career context
- Released on August 31, 1978, 'Live and More' followed the monumental success of Donna Summer's previous album, 'I Remember Yesterday'. This live recording captured her peak popularity during the disco era and highlighted her ability to captivate audiences, solidifying her status as the 'Queen of Disco'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
Tracklist
- 1 Once Upon a Time Start here 3:03
- 2 Fairy Tale High 2:20
- 3 Faster and Faster to Nowhere 2:09
- 4 Spring Affair 2:34
- 5 Rumour Has It 2:34
- 6 I Love You 3:38
- 7 Only One Man 2:06
- 8 I Remember Yesterday 3:52
- 9 Love’s Unkind 2:37
- 10 My Man Medley: The Man I Love / I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good / Some of These Days 6:25
- 11 The Way We Were 3:23
- 12 Mimi’s Song 4:34
- 13 Try Me, I Know We Can Make It 4:24
- 14 Love to Love You Baby 3:23
- 15 I Feel Love 6:54
- 16 Last Dance 5:50
- 17 Theme from The Deep (Down, Deep Inside) 6:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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