R.I.P. Donna Summer

Donna Summer lost her battle with cancer yesterday, and left this earth at the age of 63. The "Queen of Disco" leaves behind a musical legacy with hits that spanned the better part of two decades in the 70's and 80's. We've posted probably two of her bigger hits of the 80's already, so here are a couple more of Donna's gems in her honor. "On the Radio" was released in 1979 and was written for the soundtrack to the film "Foxes" and included on Summer's first international compilation album "On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2." It was released as a single and became, in January 1980, her tenth top ten hit in the U.S.
Lyrics | Donna Summer lyrics - On The Radio lyrics "On the Radio" Single by Donna Summer from the album On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2 B-side "There Will Always Be a You" Released November 23, 1979 Format 7" single, 12" single Recorded 1979 Genre Pop, disco-rock Length 4:04 Label Casablanca Writer(s) Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder Producer Giorgio Moroder Certification Gold (RIAA) U.S. Billboard peak: #5 Here's another top 10 hit from Summer which appeared on her album of the same name in 1980. Peaking at #3 in 1980, here is the Boston born Summer performing "The Wanderer"... "The Wanderer" Single by Donna Summer from the album The Wanderer B-side Stop Me Released 1980 Format 7" single Recorded 1980 Genre Pop-rock, New Wave Length 3:45 Label Geffen, Warner Bros. Records Writer(s) Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer Producer Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte U.S. Billboard top 100 peak: #3

I'm Going Crazy Just To Let You Know

If you're easily susceptible to seizures, try to avoid this video. Otherwise, you can enjoy the 1989 dance tune that became Donna Summer's 14th and last top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard charts peaking at #7. Here is the then 40 year old Summer with "This Time I Know It's For Real"...




Lyrics | Donna Summer lyrics - This Time I Know It's For Real lyrics

"This Time I Know It's for Real"

Single by Donna Summer
from the album Another Place and Time
B-side Whatever Your Heart Desires (Europe), If It Makes You Feel Good (U.S.)
Released February 24, 1989
Format 7" single, 12" single, CD single
Recorded 1988 at PWL, London
Genre Dance pop, Synthpop, house
Length 3:38
Label Warner Bros. (Europe), Atlantic (U.S.)
Writer(s) Donna Summer, Matt Aitken, Mike Stock, Pete Waterman
Producer Donna Summer, Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Certification Gold (US)
Gold (UK)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7

Some Women Do This

One of the biggest artists of the 70's made her mark in the early 80's especially with today's featured video which shows some women working hard for their money... getting slapped on the ass, sewing for hours on end, and putting up with no-good snot-nosed kids... she should've slapped them around and punched that ass-slapping dude in the face... that would have made for a better video... nonetheless, here is one of the biggest female stars ever, Donna Summer with reminding you that your moms probably busted her tail to raise a snot nose brat like you so don't forget about Mother's Day this Sunday and enjoy "She Works Hard for the Money"... so you better treat her right...
Lyrics | Donna Summer lyrics - She Works Hard For The Money lyrics


She Works Hard For The Money

Studio album by Donna Summer
Released June 13, 1983
Genre Pop, Dance, Soul, R&B Disco Music
Length 42:06
Label Mercury
Producer Michael Omartian

Chart Position
US Billboard Hot 100 #3
US Billboard R&B Chart #1
US Billboard Club Play Chart #3
UK Singles Chart #25