The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits
Donna Summer · 1985
40 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · synth-pop
A vibrant celebration of disco and pop, showcasing Donna Summer's powerful vocals and infectious grooves.
Why this album works
- Best for
- vibrant party atmosphere sing-along anthems with friends steady groove for dancing
- Context
- Released in 1985, 'The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits' came at a time when Donna Summer was transitioning from her peak disco years to broader pop appeal. This compilation served as a retrospective of her influential career, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the music industry after her earlier hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, house, synth-pop
The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits is an album by Donna Summer, released in 1985. A vibrant celebration of disco and pop, showcasing Donna Summer's powerful vocals and infectious grooves. 'The Summer Collection' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album not only encapsulated Summer's contributions to disco but also marked her enduring influence on subsequent pop and dance music trends, establishing her legacy as the 'Queen of Disco.' Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits sound like?
A vibrant celebration of disco and pop, showcasing Donna Summer's powerful vocals and infectious grooves. Rooted in contemporary R&B and house.
What makes The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits by Donna Summer notable?
'The Summer Collection' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album not only encapsulated Summer's contributions to disco but also marked her enduring influence on subsequent pop and dance music trends, establishing her legacy as the 'Queen of Disco.' Released in 1985, 'The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits' came at a time when Donna Summer was transitioning from her peak disco years to broader pop appeal. This compilation served as a retrospective of her influential career, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the music industry after her earlier hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Who is The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits for?
The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits works well if you're into vibrant party atmosphere, sing-along anthems with friends and steady groove for dancing.
How many songs are on The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits?
The Summer Collection: Greatest Hits has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Works Hard for the Money Standout 4:37
- 2 Bad Girls Standout 3:58
- 3 On the Radio 4:06
- 4 Stop, Look and Listen 4:10
- 5 Last Dance Standout 3:21
- 6 MacArthur Park 3:57
- 7 Heaven Knows 3:25
- 8 Unconditional Love 4:41
- 9 I Love You 3:15
- 10 No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 4:48
Release Date
December 2, 1985
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 21 sec
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