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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.

Why this album works

'The Dance Collection' solidified Summer's status as a disco icon, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart. It also served as a testament to her influence on the dance music genre, collecting some of her most famous twelve-inch versions that continue to resonate within contemporary club culture.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys dance floor anthems
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Feel Love Standout 8:13
  • 2 With Your Love 6:06
  • 3 Last Dance Standout 8:10
  • 4 MacArthur Park Suite: MacArthur Park / One of a Kind / Heaven Knows / MacArthur Park (reprise) Standout 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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