I'm still a bit in shock over the news of Donna Summer's death today. I can say with 100 percent truth and certainty, that she was the first woman I recall hearing on the radio in the late '70s. I was just a little girl, but I was in love with her music. Used to dance around in my room and sing all her songs in front of the mirror. As I got older, I listened to more of her music. I was completely obsessed for a while, actually. There are so many great songs that she sang --through the 70s and 80s...and beyond. I remember hearing her version of "O Holy Night" just this past December when I was shopping, and it was breathtaking. As for her disco tunes, well, they were all amazing. Anyone remember "Thank God It's Friday?" Donna Summer sang, "Last Dance" in that movie. She certainly raised some eyebrows with "Love to Love You Baby," but I give her props for that. This was long before Madonna and Lady Gaga. Donna Summer had a voice that was truly like gold. We will miss you, Donna. Rest in peace and fill the heavens with your glorious voice.
This song was always the closer at the local roller rink when I was growing up. Yep... good times.
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