She Works Hard for the Money
Donna Summer · 1983
42 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop
A vibrant fusion of disco and R&B, celebrating resilience with empowering anthems and catchy melodies.
Why this album works
The title track, 'She Works Hard for the Money,' became an anthem for working women and reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was well-received by critics, reinforcing Summer's place in the evolving pop landscape, even as disco faced declining popularity during this era.
- Best for
- empowering anthems for motivation uplifting vibes for productivity catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on June 13, 1983, 'She Works Hard for the Money' marked Donna Summer's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. This album followed her commercial peak in the late '70s and showcased her evolution as both a pop artist and a vocal powerhouse during the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Prince· Cyndi Lauper· Madonna· Willie Nelson· Kenny Rogers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Works Hard for the Money Standout 5:19
- 2 Stop, Look and Listen 5:46
- 3 He’s a Rebel 4:22
- 4 Woman 4:38
- 5 Unconditional Love Standout 4:41
- 6 Love Has a Mind of Its Own 4:16
- 7 Tokyo 4:25
- 8 People, People Standout 4:19
- 9 I Do Believe (I Fell in Love) 4:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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