Originally Posted By DlandDug News has just broken that Donna Summer has succumbed to cancer. No details yet, but she has been battling cancer for some time.
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Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS She's danced her last dance. I wonder if Inspector57 is taking the news to heart. He has shared his love for Ms Summers openly.
Originally Posted By Scutr Sad. While I wasn't a huge disco fan in the '70's it was impossible to escape her music and it will always be inexorably tied to my High School memories.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Soundtrack of my teen years. I was 15/16 when Last Dance burst onto the scene. RIP Donna. I'll fortunately keep hearing you "On the Radio!"
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I'm very sad about this. I didn't care for Disco and how it took over the radio from my beloved rock and roll. But then I met Diane, a beautifull young woman who I dated and wanted desperately to marry. She introduced me to Donna Summers and I was hooked. Diane taught me how to dance - no small accomplishment. I looked awesome in those Angels Flights. Too bad that as a man gets older, the booty is the first thing to go. At least I held on to it until I was 40. I'll miss you Donna, RIP.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Her soaring voice gave me goosebumps. It was so explosive and she made it seem so effortless. Damn, I feel like I've lost a close friend.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>Aw, bummer. I know TDLFAN will be upset. <<< Thank you for thinking of me Labuda. It was brought to my attention that you had posted this which is why I am making an exception and coming out of permanent retirement for this one and only post. Yes, I was more shocked than upset, simply because none of DONNA's fans were awared of her condition. So it was unexpected news for many. I know Inspector57 was also shocked to learn of DONNA's passing. But that's life. At least we will always have DONNA's extraordinary catalog of music available at our disposal and we also hope that her estate will release some of the many songs she recorded but never released, such as the "Ordinary Girl" (proposed Broadway show soundtrack) and dozens of other compositions in DONNA's personal vault. When you think of it.. today's divas like Gaga, Madonna, Britney and others owe her career to influences from DONNA and her legendary producer Giorgio Moroder. DONNA's contribution to dance music and electronica still resonate on some today's radio hits. I think it's tragic that DONNA's passing came at a time when dance music is so prominently played on the radio once again as it did back in the late 70's. From DONNA's late 60's "Black Magic" and right through last month's single release "Angel" (where she is featured on her nephew's, Omega Red's song), DONNA's legendary career will speak for itself for years to come. The Empress is gone but her music will leave in her fans' heart forever. LONG LIVE THE FIRST LADY OF LOVE. RIP to our angel DONNA. Goodbye all.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I meant it "will LIVE in her fan's hearts." Urgh I hate typos but it would not be a TDLFAN post without them. So it was TWO posts from me. Deal with it. Take away DONNA: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7UmEVnx5hw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...mEVnx5hw</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaBDpi7eJ2A" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Dpi7eJ2A</a>
