The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer
Donna Summer · 2003
121 min · 25 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop
A celebratory blend of disco, pop, and R&B that showcases Donna Summer's iconic vocal prowess and trailblazing sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant for encapsulating Donna Summer's impact on the disco genre and pop music at large, featuring chart-topping hits like 'I Feel Love' and 'Last Dance.' It was well-received, particularly noted for its comprehensive representation of her career, solidifying her legacy during a time when nostalgia for disco was reviving in popular culture.
- Best for
- celebratory dance party atmosphere nostalgic sing-along moments dynamic collection of hits
- Context
- By the time 'The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer' was released in 2003, Summer was celebrated as a disco legend with a career spanning over three decades. This compilation arrived after her mainstream success in the late 1970s and 1980s, serving as both a retrospective of her hits and a reintroduction to new audiences amidst a resurgence of interest in classic disco 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Love to Love You Baby 3:24
- 2 Could It Be Magic 3:55
- 3 I Feel Love Standout 3:48
- 4 I Love You 3:19
- 5 Last Dance Standout 3:20
- 6 MacArthur Park 3:55
- 7 Heaven Knows 3:39
- 8 Hot Stuff Standout 3:51
- 9 Bad Girls 3:58
- 10 Dim All the Lights 3:58
- 11 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 4:48
- 12 On the Radio 4:06
- 13 The Wanderer 3:47
- 14 Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) 4:20
- 15 State of Independence 4:26
- 16 She Works Hard for the Money 4:12
- 17 This Time I Know It’s for Real 3:37
- 18 I Will Go With You (Con te partiró) 4:09
- 19 That’s the Way 3:47
- 20 Dream‐A‐Lot’s Theme (I Will Live for Love) 4:51
Disc 2
- 1 I Feel Love (12″ single mix) 8:18
- 2 Hot Stuff (12″ single mix) 6:43
- 3 This Time I Know It’s for Real (12″ single extended remix) 7:23
- 4 Dream‐A‐Lot’s Theme (Giorgio Moroder and Chris Cox extended mix) 9:15
- 5 You’re So Beautiful (Tony Moran’s Ultimate club mix) 10:50
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