donna summer

	D o n n a
	S u m m e r
©2000 gtslade	the music

Sounds better
the more
you listen.
All but two
songs co-written
by Donna, one of
the others by
Brenda Russell.

When I met Donna Summer
(14 April 1995) in Tahoe, she kindly autographed one of my copies of her classic All Systems Go.

Although tired after an exciting, energetic performance, she couldn't have been more gracious to her fans.

"Only the Fool Survives" off All Systems Go, a delightful duet in Donna's repertoire.

What a thrill (for me, gt).

The singer-composer merits an exclusive major site but, given the eclectic nature of GT House, I am devoting this area and links to Donna.

Donna Summer is a legitimate star, an icon. Unlike some celebrities, it is not hype. Just talent, energy and heart. Whether she's portraying Urkel's Aunt Oona from Altoona or singing for a live audience, you can tell that she's for real.

Because of my devotion to Donna, I've redone the graphics.
Thanks Mr C.

Cover from
the single
(vinyl 45),
courtesy
gt music library.

One of the best songs from the session, "Sometimes Like Butterflies," never even made it on an album.

When the pinheads at Geffin refused to release the two-record Rainbow album, she was paired with Quincy Jones for her self-titled album. Listen to Donna rise above the over-production, especially on Bruce Springsteen's "Protection."

In focusing on Donna's later exploration of different genres, I am not denying her Disco accomplishments. I love that music. Sure it was formulaic. Yet in retrospect, songs like "Hot Stuff" or "On The Radio" have a lot more to say and are far more musical than much of today's automated drek consisting of a beat, borrowed melodies, punctuated by tawking, foisted upon us by tasteless radio and CD conglomerates.

What a voice!

Christmas Spirit No, not Harvey's Bristol Cream, but worth playing any time. Even Summer. A mix of traditional songs and three co-written originals. At some point, every singer does a holiday album. This has lots of heart.

I've listened to this album well over a hundred times, so whom are you going to believe when I say it's great — me or A&W, who seem to equate commercial success with quality?

I wish there were an extended version of "There Goes My Baby" and that A&W would stick to making condiments and leave the reviewing to those with taste.

She's a Rainbow