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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • celebratory and uplifting vibes
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • nostalgic reflections on love

Where this album fits

Themes
disco nostalgia· working women's anthem· pioneering electronic dance
Career 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
Chaka Khan· Gloria Gaynor· Kylie Minogue
Sounds like this from elsewhere
C'est Chic by Chic — Shares the same disco groove and celebratory vibe, with infectious rhythms and catchy hooks.
Like a Prayer by Madonna — Blends pop and dance elements while exploring themes of empowerment and liberation, echoing Summer's spirit.
Control by Janet Jackson — Combines R&B and dance-pop with a focus on personal empowerment, reminiscent of Summer's anthemic style.

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 5:56
  • 7 Once Upon a Time 4:02
  • 8 Rumour Has It 4:56
  • 9 I Love You 4:45
  • 10 Last Dance 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 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

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