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.
- 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 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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