State Of Independence - Donna Summer (feat. Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie & more...)

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  • State Of Independence - Donna Summer (feat. The All Star Choir)
    As a precursor and part inspiration for 'We Are The World', Quincy Jones gathered some of the top artists and musicians of the day for his production of this song written by Vangelis and Jon Anderson. Summer's version featured Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Eric Clapton on guitar and more. The song 'State Of Independence' is a highlight of the Jones' produced album entitled 'Donna Summer'.

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  • @davidhubbert3270
    @davidhubbert3270 7 років тому +60

    I'm actually crying now what a beautiful soul Donna Summer very sadly missed

  • @totisantiago1
    @totisantiago1 3 роки тому +46

    This is notable for its all-star choir which included Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, Christopher Cross, Dyan Cannon, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins, and Stevie Wonder. - just imagine!!

  • @sabineschuster152
    @sabineschuster152 2 роки тому +7

    R.I.P. VANGELIS 🌹

  • @Noodleydoo
    @Noodleydoo 7 років тому +55

    I was too young to appreciate Donna Summer when this song came out but this song now brings tears to my eyes. What a fantastic message and what an effortless singer.

  • @mmmggg2874
    @mmmggg2874 4 роки тому +13

    Doesnt even push that amazing voice, like a strole in the park, only a few vocalists can get anywhere near her effortless ability.....

  • @robertr64
    @robertr64 4 роки тому +60

    This should have been a much bigger hit; my favorite of hers by far.

    • @rubyblue444
      @rubyblue444 3 роки тому

      Mine as well!! ❤❤❤

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      @roccomarley3411 3 роки тому

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    • @jaydendarwin3354
      @jaydendarwin3354 3 роки тому

      @Rocco Marley Instablaster :)

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      @roccomarley3411 3 роки тому

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    • @carewdjc
      @carewdjc 2 роки тому

      I agree! I love all of Donna's songs.Yet it would be a big time battle to beat this one!

  • @domniqueanyaso4212
    @domniqueanyaso4212 8 років тому +49

    Awesome song.
    Donna came from heaven and back to heaven she is.

  • @williamhenrygrant2403
    @williamhenrygrant2403 6 років тому +113

    I’m a big Jon & Vangelis fan and I love the original but what this lady did was knock it out of the park and took it somewhere other worldly. This track brings tears of joy and fills my heart with hope.

    • @guymichel8533
      @guymichel8533 2 роки тому +11

      Very well said. I agree.

    • @Logicsimple
      @Logicsimple 2 роки тому +4

      Quincy have a lot to do. Just saying.

    • @carewdjc
      @carewdjc 2 роки тому +5

      I agree wholeheartedly, @William Henry Grant! I am a huge Jon Anderson and Vangelis fan. Yet Donna Summer brought other world life to this amazing song. Her voice, her passion, and her superstar friends that backed her made this EPIC.

    • @vanfan1960
      @vanfan1960 2 роки тому +6

      This song is on another level, particularly her version of it, along with Quincy Jones and the All Star Choir. Of all the songs that have been reacted to on UA-cam, I wish this one would get more reaction time. It is that good and powerful of a song.

    • @jesusfaya7197
      @jesusfaya7197 2 роки тому +3

      Despite the original by Jon and Vangelis and this knockout version by Donna Summers the definitive version of this song has got to be the one by MoodSwings with Chrissy Hynde on lead vocals. It's worth a listen

  • @stevecollier4741
    @stevecollier4741 3 роки тому +24

    The backing choir says just how good Donna was

  • @felixnavalle2534
    @felixnavalle2534 7 років тому +23

    with today's times happening now, people who dislike another people of different race?..we need to hear this ms. summer's song

  • @cendrafayee6804
    @cendrafayee6804 3 роки тому +9

    The precursor to We Are The World....So why wasn't she invited to sing on We Are The World, Q??? She should've been at Oprah's Legends Ball as well. But that's the way we do our people sometimes. Nevertheless, a heavenly song right here. Rest In Peace, Donna. You transcended race and genre. An angel on earth with a heavenly voice, really.

    • @GabrielGonzalez-lk8bj
      @GabrielGonzalez-lk8bj 3 роки тому +1

      It is said she didn t get along well with QJ, and besides, she was having a baby around that time. Maybe had to do with that

  • @worldcoup
    @worldcoup 10 років тому +68

    If this composition doesn't take your breath away, you're full of it basically. No offence, I'm just saying, music isn't your thing.

    • @davidhubbert3270
      @davidhubbert3270 7 років тому +5

      worldcoup well said there

    • @pepitobenegas
      @pepitobenegas 4 роки тому +1

      I don't know shit about music then and it is not my thing because I wish it could have Donna Summer voice but with a nicer base other than that 8-bit videogame sounds.

  • @95KIPPIE
    @95KIPPIE 6 років тому +21

    Quincy did her album in 82’ and State of Independence is classic! The whole album is a 10++

    • @oholm09
      @oholm09 Рік тому

      Good production by qj couple month later he produced mj thriller

  • @Ronalyhotham
    @Ronalyhotham 4 роки тому +14

    This WAS music for the soul!!

  • @HomesByLorrie727
    @HomesByLorrie727 4 роки тому +10

    Such a Beautiful song a video..Wish someone and do a remake of this original to give it the clarity it deserves!!

    • @recceeboy1237
      @recceeboy1237 2 роки тому

      It's a cover, from Jon Anderson and Vangelis.

  • @snakejones3847
    @snakejones3847 9 років тому +10

    I was dancing to this into the wee hours of the morning, last nigh/'this morning until 4AM! Wow, I did the same thing 5 years ago when I came across this song for the very first time, I came across it again just last night after some time. I now have downloaded every version of this song for my listening pleasures and dancing to this every time I hear this. It Lifts me UP and My Spirit Soars with INFINITE LOVE for ALL! Blessings Of Abundance in Prosperity to ALL! In ONENESS, Snake Jones.

  • @halerelic5169
    @halerelic5169 7 років тому +41

    An amazingly beautiful cover of Jon Anderson's song he wrote with Vangelis. I have a hard time deciding which version I like better, this or Todmobile with Jon himself singing. So I listen to both, often! Donna takes a little poetic license by adding scripture but, considering Jon created the lyrics on the spot as he was singing it the first time, the spiritual origins are pretty clear. There are quite a few covers of the song and I hope the whole world will be singing it soon! I'm certain Jon would be pleased!

    • @jannetteberends8730
      @jannetteberends8730 6 років тому +2

      You don’t have to choose. They are both so marvelous. Sometimes I dream they sing it together. Wouldn’t that be heaven?

    • @lizzabbott
      @lizzabbott 2 роки тому

      Actually , according to an interview I read, Jon sang it on the spot, but came back later with the lyrics

  • @nativenewyorker979
    @nativenewyorker979 Рік тому +7

    I remember when this album came out and still love listening to it. This song brings tears to my eyes. Donna Summer Rest in Peace and thank you for your brilliance!!

  • @zorangraovac5589
    @zorangraovac5589 4 роки тому +2

    Super LEGENDA NEODUMIRU

  • @ernestschoenmakers8181
    @ernestschoenmakers8181 4 роки тому +15

    Donna's golden voice, may she rest in peace.

  • @saarnoldbhm
    @saarnoldbhm 11 років тому +18

    OMG---I had no idea Donna sang Anderson! This is so cool. Clapton, Richie, Wonder, pay tribute to Vangelis Anderson two of the greatest composers of the 20th century, and Flower Power's giants;

  • @robstammers7149
    @robstammers7149 3 роки тому +5

    Does it supplant Jon Anderson's version, for me Yes (scuse the pun), Donna's voice and the choral backing are sublime and neck hair raising... Stunning.

  • @zumazero4649
    @zumazero4649 2 роки тому +10

    GREAT LOVE FOR DONNA AND VANGELIS WHO ARE SINGING THIS SONG IN HEAVEN...

    • @sex6cult9revolution
      @sex6cult9revolution 4 місяці тому

      I have a vision in my mind of him at a grand piano and her laying across the top of it with long legs coming out of a golden dress with angels on clouds around them playing harps and flutes.

    • @Mirpurmad
      @Mirpurmad Місяць тому

      Vangelis was music composer but I agree what you mean. Amen to that

  • @tom080955
    @tom080955 Рік тому +3

    Epic...never seen this before...I remember watching this on my satellite dish...yep way back then...mtv...beautiful version...great version from the queen of disco....luv ya

  • @brooos
    @brooos 7 років тому +36

    I've loved this song since I heard the Anderson/Vangelis original. I had no idea that Donna Summer so beautifully covered it. And then to see the incredible lineup in the choir... my mind has officially been blown!

    • @bradster67
      @bradster67 7 років тому +4

      +Bruce Siegel I love Anderson/Vangelis' version of their composition, but Donna Summer and Quincy Jones (the producer) brought this song to a different level. As a fan of Summer who essentially followed her career, this has been my favorite song of hers for many years. The stars that are singing background are Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald and Dyan Cannon. Check out this video showing the All Star Choir recording the background vocals. ua-cam.com/video/uF6WiFj7Xz4/v-deo.html What a great song to have your mind blown by, isn't it?

  • @Neilsmu
    @Neilsmu 8 років тому +11

    Does anyone know if Ms. summer ever sang this with Mr. Anderson? Such contrasting styles brought together in a masterpiece of genre defying composition.

    • @Zack419
      @Zack419 4 роки тому +6

      If you listen to the original of 'State of Independence' with Jon and Vangelis, at the end you hear a voice saying, "I like that" That voice is Donna Summer's voice. It is my understanding that she was there when it was recorded. Pretty Cool!!

  • @andyscud5842
    @andyscud5842 2 роки тому +8

    Jon and Vangelis made a brilliant track and then gave it to the only performer alive that could make it Perfect in every way

    • @steveoglesby4120
      @steveoglesby4120 22 дні тому

      Anderson and Vangelis wrote and performed "State of Independence". Later, Anderson arranged his own version. THIS is Perfect. ua-cam.com/video/Ia8jFujzWnQ/v-deo.html

  • @grantwetherall9397
    @grantwetherall9397 2 роки тому +5

    10 years ago she died! So sad. What a talent, voice and gift she had. Still miss her. Thank you for the happy memories from the 70’s and 89’s. RIP

  • @m.l7091
    @m.l7091 3 роки тому +4

    QUINCY!!!!!! This song takes me back,almost stopped my heart 😭💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

  • @juancarlospuyo692
    @juancarlospuyo692 5 років тому +23

    Donna Summer y Michael Jackson , son de los pocos artistas que han dejado legado en EEUU y el mundo .....

  • @iceted01
    @iceted01 4 роки тому +9

    Beautiful version....

  • @milkspan2604
    @milkspan2604 10 років тому +13

    wonderful song... amazing voice... great production... ♥ it!!! thanx 4 the viedo!

  • @abubakaraisha878
    @abubakaraisha878 2 роки тому +4

    I wasn’t given birth then when this song came out but it brought tears to my eyes because many artists that sang this song with Donna Summer are all dead including Donna Summer 😥
    May their souls Rest In Peace 😭🙏

  • @rdtkga
    @rdtkga Рік тому +3

    Fantastic version! My personal favorite version is Jon Anderson’s from change we must.

  • @Andrewclovis
    @Andrewclovis Рік тому +6

    I can and have listened to this a million times and never tire of it. Love you Donna

  • @davidlaidlaw9473
    @davidlaidlaw9473 5 років тому +8

    We only know only too well what a classic lady weve lost here-Wonderful version

  • @jaylovell6317
    @jaylovell6317 2 роки тому +4

    What can you say?
    A total beautiful person.
    I miss those times so much!🥲

  • @melvinpruitt3907
    @melvinpruitt3907 3 роки тому +4

    Her and Irene Cara had similar tones in their voices.

  • @joechristmasdk
    @joechristmasdk Рік тому +3

    Never realized that the backing up was so substantial

  • @clivenaylor5392
    @clivenaylor5392 3 роки тому +3

    Shout out for Bruce Swedien, the sound engineer. Died 2020 age 86. Think of wiring up all those mics. You'll find his name on the sleeve-notes of Thriller too.

    • @oholm09
      @oholm09 Рік тому

      Qj james Ingram patti austin brothers johnson rufus and chaka

  • @claudialmendozacarrillo882
    @claudialmendozacarrillo882 4 роки тому +5

    Everybody should feel state of indepence!! 😉

  • @davidhubbert3270
    @davidhubbert3270 6 років тому +10

    Fabulous song fabulous lady great choir too

  • @hsk2909
    @hsk2909 2 роки тому +7

    Legend, Donna Summer. Peace be upon her.

  • @connieatkinson418
    @connieatkinson418 4 роки тому +23

    In the days when you didn't have to be high to listen to music, you could be taken to heaven by the words and music. God bless Donna. She is in the ultimate state of independence.

    • @bigolebot
      @bigolebot 3 роки тому +1

      You sound young for you to post this.

    • @connieatkinson418
      @connieatkinson418 3 роки тому

      @@bigolebot Forever young.

    • @micksterminator3
      @micksterminator3 Рік тому

      You best bet people were getting stoned out of their mind listening to this lol. It's a song written by Jon Anderson for crying out loud

  • @adrilyn3013
    @adrilyn3013 5 років тому +6

    I didn’t know until recently that Jones was producing Donna’s music. So if this song catapulted We are the World, then why wasn’t Donna there with everyone else?

    • @tonynegron1927
      @tonynegron1927 3 роки тому +1

      🤔 There's a snippet of video out there of Donna answering that question. She responded that she wasn't asked to participate. I think the video is from somewhere in Europe in the early '90s? I came across it on one of Donna Summer's fanclub groups on Facebook.

    • @cendrafayee6804
      @cendrafayee6804 3 роки тому +3

      She should've been at Oprah's Legends Ball, too. But that's the way we treat our own sometimes. Smh. Rest well, Donna! You transcended race and genre.

    • @bigolebot
      @bigolebot 3 роки тому

      @@tonynegron1927 it was at Brazil that interview.

  • @kennyluciano4913
    @kennyluciano4913 3 роки тому +4

    Damn this lady was the queen for sure, what a voice and beautiful.

  • @REDD_BLITZ
    @REDD_BLITZ 2 роки тому +3

    What's sad is that this very song didn't do enough damage in pushing the overall album to excess and massive sales.

  • @barbarajaeger4515
    @barbarajaeger4515 4 роки тому +6

    When I saw her ..that wS her finale.....period drop mic

  • @texstars1
    @texstars1 4 роки тому +8

    The Queen of music.

  • @95KIPPIE
    @95KIPPIE 6 років тому +4

    You gen x and y guys/gals listen up to this. This is geniuses at work supporting the Queen of Disco. When music had messages of love and emotion. What have we got in 2018, nothing really!!

  • @GMoneyVA
    @GMoneyVA 4 роки тому +9

    Another Donna Summer Masterpiece

    • @Equality72521sr
      @Equality72521sr 3 роки тому +2

      Donna did an outstanding cover... A ‘Jon and Vangelis’ masterpiece.

  • @95KIPPIE
    @95KIPPIE 5 років тому +5

    That entire album in 81’ is amazing from beginning to end, and I wore it completely out

  • @ingridlisboa3479
    @ingridlisboa3479 4 роки тому +5

    STATE OF INDEPENDANCE donna summer

  • @carlosaz69
    @carlosaz69 3 роки тому +3

    in the 80s we had an amazing song by Vangelis/J Anderson incredibly covered by Dona Summer ft. Michael Jackson ft Lionel Richie ft Stevie Wonder ft Christopher Cross, Diane Warwick.... and now we have bad songs by Maluma ft J Balvin ft Bad Bunny ft Cardi B.... can you see the difference?

  • @wonderwinder1
    @wonderwinder1 3 роки тому +4

    You are a mega star when you have all the other stars singing back up.

  • @luzsantiso6200
    @luzsantiso6200 5 років тому +8

    Wonderful composition the music

  • @stevestone07
    @stevestone07 11 місяців тому +2

    Instantly recognisable by singing one word..... such a class act.. sadly missed by the music world! RIP DS xx

  • @HBPrins
    @HBPrins 21 день тому +1

    Every times when i hear this song i'm getting emotional and got tears..

  • @LordMungo63
    @LordMungo63 8 років тому +23

    Awesome lady, awesome song......Classic of classics....

  • @millhill46
    @millhill46 8 років тому +13

    Great classic song

  • @gillcelt
    @gillcelt 4 роки тому +5

    What a classy feminine female.

  • @SilvaValter-jj2tn
    @SilvaValter-jj2tn 6 місяців тому +1

    Esa musica para min e de todas melhor agora fora da minha e poca

  • @wisdomdantecourt8179
    @wisdomdantecourt8179 3 роки тому +4

    Donna Summer is the Queen of Disco Soul!

  • @melvinpruitt3907
    @melvinpruitt3907 3 роки тому +3

    They really need to make an Unsung for Ms Summer.

  • @trommelbiel
    @trommelbiel 4 роки тому +3

    Thank God I danced to her music as a young man. Oh God please let us choose the celebrities to be sent back to you. Make it democratic and this angel would not have been chosen.

    • @daviejones1631
      @daviejones1631 3 роки тому

      Came here after watching single white female

  • @johncarrington190
    @johncarrington190 7 років тому +10

    beautiful
    beautiful

  • @nabilnassar
    @nabilnassar 5 років тому +6

    SHE WAS GREAT,REST IN PEACE...

  • @jannetteberends8730
    @jannetteberends8730 6 років тому +5

    To be honest, I think the “ he he” of Donna is better than Jon’s.

  • @celsolopessilva9644
    @celsolopessilva9644 5 років тому +4

    I LOVE 💗 THIS WOMAM , VERYYY TOP THIS CLASIC SONG !!!

  • @gsotoaz
    @gsotoaz 4 роки тому +4

    I really enjoy the version by Moodswings also.

  • @mattymatty3124
    @mattymatty3124 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful cover of the song actually made by Jon&Vangelis a year before

  • @deanbarnette1602
    @deanbarnette1602 2 роки тому +1

    🖤💎🖤💎🖤💎🖤💎🖤💎🖤

  • @omarbrignoli60
    @omarbrignoli60 2 роки тому +4

    Excelente Donna!!!

  • @sandormate678
    @sandormate678 6 років тому +4

    Entuziasma, majeste bela kant' !! DANKON Suecase Hall !!!

  • @stevenplock9452
    @stevenplock9452 2 роки тому +1

    This song kind of reminds me Gorillaz

  • @chriscanale9535
    @chriscanale9535 6 років тому +8

    love you Donna

  • @nicholalaw1533
    @nicholalaw1533 2 роки тому +4

    What a talent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @adrianaaguirremarin1970
    @adrianaaguirremarin1970 9 років тому +6

    TEMAZOOO

  • @ronaldpetrin5823
    @ronaldpetrin5823 Рік тому +1

    KUDOS to legendary Quincy Jones, hardest
    working man in the record industry 70plus years.

  • @user-uh7cz3tu7f
    @user-uh7cz3tu7f 3 роки тому +2

    🌹💜💜💜🎼💎🎼💜💜💜🌹 .Great & Beautiful & Powerful Song.

  • @Dutch0524
    @Dutch0524 3 роки тому +1

    I used to listen to the version by Moodswings (don't hate)...when listening to this version for the first time in 2020, I said to myself "Wait a minute, I know those lyrics"

  • @karma2.098
    @karma2.098 3 роки тому +2

    World Peace Anthem ✌🏾🙏🏾😌✨❤

  • @MarvinHicks-dd7qb
    @MarvinHicks-dd7qb 9 місяців тому +2

    💜💜💜💜💜

  • @evanadrien6371
    @evanadrien6371 4 роки тому +2

    💛💪💛💪💛💪💛💪💛💪💛💪🎶🎵🎶🎵💛

  • @marklisiecki5790
    @marklisiecki5790 Рік тому +2

    Better than original !!!RIP Donna 🙏🙏🙏

  • @daviddack1595
    @daviddack1595 4 роки тому

    Scotland must now Request Associate Membership of the EU as the Tory's are taken back control of England, I like my Freedom of movement.

  • @ingoodmusic
    @ingoodmusic 7 років тому +2

    Лучшая версия этой песни Джона Андерсона с оркестром

  • @Michelle_Schu-blacka
    @Michelle_Schu-blacka Рік тому +1

    Imagine having all those names as your backing singers.

  • @erichall8866
    @erichall8866 5 років тому +3

    Independence from Uncle Sam 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mahioussama554
    @mahioussama554 3 роки тому +2

    I love tooooooo this music and this sing wow woooooow

  • @illyrianalbogoddessx2142
    @illyrianalbogoddessx2142 6 років тому +4

    Quincy Jones interview?

  • @nicholassheffo5723
    @nicholassheffo5723 Рік тому

    Nice video, but it is horizontally stretched.

  • @katinasvenska
    @katinasvenska 4 роки тому +5

    This was not a political song btw. The only 2 celebrities I have been saddened to hear the death of is 1.Bob Marley when I was 15 and 2. Donna Summer when I was 45. Dont believe the race hate hype.

  • @luzsantiso6200
    @luzsantiso6200 5 років тому +2

    Higth singer Donna Summer

  • @AVB91
    @AVB91 Рік тому

    Wonder if Jon and Vangelis got a lot for royalties.

  • @dsummerfan
    @dsummerfan 6 років тому +2

    Happy birthday Donna Summer

  • @anotherone5926
    @anotherone5926 3 роки тому

    Anyone who doesn't recognize the battle satan fights against all living creations of YAH, The All Mighty -- won't also recognize the lyrics, visual symbolism, the ending subliminals or the Actual Message to the unwitting sheep ... eh.
    In heaven, satan orchestrated the harps. A clue.

  • @MarvinHicks-dd7qb
    @MarvinHicks-dd7qb 9 місяців тому +1

    💎💎💎💎💎

  • @mysterybryan358
    @mysterybryan358 Рік тому

    Sure is dark in that video....lol

  • @gilmarjose4083
    @gilmarjose4083 2 роки тому +4

    Como é linda a música e também era a cantora