On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II cover

On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II

Donna Summer · 1979

71 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop

A vibrant tapestry of disco anthems intertwined with heartfelt ballads, capturing the essence of a dancefloor revolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dancefloor-ready anthems for celebration
  • nostalgic ballads for reflective moments
  • dynamic pacing with emotional peaks
  • long-form tracks for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification songs
  • dislike varied emotional tones

Where this album fits

Themes
disco revolution· 1970s pop culture· collaborative artistry
Career context
Released on October 15, 1979, this compilation marked a pivotal moment in Donna Summer's career, showcasing her evolution from disco queen to a versatile pop icon. It followed her commercial peak with the hit 'Bad Girls' and solidified her status as one of the leading voices of the late 1970s music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
Sounds like this from elsewhere
C'est Chic by Chic — Shares the same disco-driven grooves and polished production, celebrating the dancefloor culture of the late '70s.
Nightclubbing by Grace Jones — Combines danceable beats with a bold, theatrical flair, echoing the genre-blending spirit of Summer's hits.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 On the Radio 4:01
  • 2 Love to Love You Baby 4:15
  • 3 Try Me, I Know We Can Make It 3:18
  • 4 I Feel Love 3:21
  • 5 Our Love 3:44
  • 6 I Remember Yesterday 4:45
  • 7 I Love You 3:11
  • 8 Heaven Knows 3:31
  • 9 Last Dance 4:56
  • 10 MacArthur Park 3:55
  • 11 Hot Stuff 2:55
  • 12 Bad Girls 3:05
  • 13 Dim All the Lights 4:11
  • 14 Sunset People 4:32
  • 15 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 11:43
  • 16 On the Radio (long version) 5:51

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