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The Dance Collection: A Compilation of Twelve Inch Singles

Donna Summer · 1987

73 min · 8 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop

Disco-infused anthems intertwine with soulful vocals, creating a euphoric dance experience that defined an era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • dance floor anthems
  • uplifting and euphoric vibes

Where this album fits

Themes
disco revival· empowerment ballads
Career context
By the time 'The Dance Collection' was released in 1987, Donna Summer was transitioning from her peak disco years into the pop and R&B realms. This compilation came after her chart-topping success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, notably following her 1983 album 'She Works Hard for the Money', showcasing her enduring popularity in dance music.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
Sounds like this from elsewhere
C'est Chic by Chic — Shares the same disco-infused grooves and uplifting anthems that defined dance floors.
Fever by Kylie Minogue — Combines euphoric dance-pop with soulful vocals, echoing empowerment themes in a modern context.
Like a Prayer by Madonna — Features powerful vocal performances and blends pop with dance elements, exploring similar empowerment themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Feel Love 8:13
  • 2 With Your Love 6:06
  • 3 Last Dance 8:10
  • 4 MacArthur Park Suite: MacArthur Park / One of a Kind / Heaven Knows / MacArthur Park (reprise) 17:47
  • 5 Hot Stuff 6:40
  • 6 Walk Away 7:15
  • 7 Dim All the Lights 7:09
  • 8 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 11:42

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