The Donna Summer Anthology
Donna Summer · 1993
157 min · 34 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop
A celebratory blend of disco, R&B, and pop that encapsulates Donna Summer's enduring musical legacy.
Why this album works
The anthology is significant as it highlights Donna Summer's pivotal role in shaping the disco movement and its lasting impact on contemporary pop music. It features numerous chart-topping singles, reinforcing her status as the 'Queen of Disco' while also reintroducing her work to new audiences, earning critical acclaim for its comprehensive selection.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys celebratory and uplifting vibes
- Context
- By the time 'The Donna Summer Anthology' was released in 1993, Summer had evolved from her disco roots in the 1970s to become a multifaceted pop icon. This compilation arrives after her commercial peak during the late 1970s and early 1980s with hits like 'Last Dance' and 'Hot Stuff', showcasing her wide-ranging influences and the breadth of her career.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Love to Love You Baby 3:25
- 2 Could It Be Magic 3:58
- 3 Try Me, I Know We Can Make It 4:49
- 4 Spring Affair 4:04
- 5 Love’s Unkind 4:28
- 6 I Feel Love Standout 5:56
- 7 Once Upon a Time 4:02
- 8 Rumour Has It 4:56
- 9 I Love You 4:45
- 10 Last Dance Standout 5:00
- 11 MacArthur Park 6:27
- 12 Heaven Knows 3:56
- 13 Hot Stuff 6:48
- 14 Bad Girls 4:58
- 15 Dim All the Lights 4:27
- 16 Sunset People 6:24
Disc 2
- 1 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 4:41
- 2 On the Radio 5:52
- 3 The Wanderer 3:47
- 4 Cold Love 3:41
- 5 I’m a Rainbow 4:07
- 6 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina 4:22
- 7 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) 4:21
- 8 State of Independence 5:51
- 9 She Works Hard for the Money Standout 5:19
- 10 Unconditional Love 4:43
- 11 There Goes My Baby 4:07
- 12 Supernatural Love 3:36
- 13 All Systems Go 4:12
- 14 This Time I Know It’s for Real 3:38
- 15 I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt 3:28
- 16 When Love Cries 5:16
- 17 Friends Unknown 3:47
- 18 Carry On 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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