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Donna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the " Queen of Disco ", while her music gained a global following.
Donna Summer rocketed to international super-stardom in the mid-1970s when her groundbreaking merger of R&B, soul, pop, funk, rock, disco and avant-garde electronica catapulted underground dance music out of the clubs of Europe to the pinnacles of sales and radio charts around the world.
The discography of American singer Donna Summer includes 17 studio albums and 89 singles, plus several other releases. Her first single, "Wassermann", a German version of the song "Aquarius" from the musical Hair, was released in Europe in 1968 under her maiden name, Donna Gaines. She would become known as Donna Summer from 1974 onwards.
Welcome to the official YouTube channel for the queen of disco, Donna Summer. Featuring HD music videos, live performances and more. 🪩
Apr 2, 2014 · Singer-songwriter Donna Summer, known as the "Queen of Disco," was born on December 31, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts. She died on May 17, 2012 at age 63, after a years-long battle with cancer.
Donna Summer rocketed to international super-stardom in the mid-1970s when her groundbreaking merger of R&B, soul, pop, funk, rock, disco and avant-garde electronica catapulted underground dance music out of the clubs of Europe to the pinnacles of sales and radio charts around the world.
Dec 6, 2021 · Donna Summer is synonymous with disco music, thanks to her incredible late-70s string of dancefloor hits (Credit: Alamy) "I Feel Love is undoubtedly one of the most influential records of...
Jun 26, 2024 · Donna Summer was an American singer-songwriter considered the “Queen of Disco” but also successful in rhythm and blues, dance music, and pop. An admirer of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, Summer sang in church and later in clubs in Boston. At age 18 she joined the German production of the musical.
Donna Summer (31 December 1948 – 17 May 2012) was an American singer who was regarded as the unquestioned queen of disco. The one and only Donna Summer lit up the late 70s and 80s with...
May 17, 2022 · Donna Summer died on May 17, 2012, but her glistening disco catalog is still worthy of celebration a decade later. We showcase her 10 best songs.
