Donna Summer - State Of Independence

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • A Hot Summer Night With Donna - 1983

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  • @stephenbecker2525
    @stephenbecker2525 5 місяців тому +65

    This is what America needs right now

    • @mcmaximon1
      @mcmaximon1 4 місяці тому +7

      The WORLD

    • @RobHyndes
      @RobHyndes 3 місяці тому +3

      my words exactly
      @@mcmaximon1

    • @davekay9495
      @davekay9495 26 днів тому +2

      HARRIS Walz 2024💙🇺🇸🩵🌀👠

  • @rf6724
    @rf6724 5 років тому +75

    This is music. This is a singer. This is a voice. This is Donna Summer!!!

  • @TheMaurobala
    @TheMaurobala Рік тому +46

    Lovely song so well performed by Donna and her daughter. Thanks Jon and Vangelis!

    • @carolharris9038
      @carolharris9038 7 місяців тому +1

      Is that her daughter the little girl in yellow

    • @stephenrichmond917
      @stephenrichmond917 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@carolharris9038Yes, that's young Mimi Sommer.

    • @carolharris9038
      @carolharris9038 6 місяців тому +2

      @stephenrichmond917 isn't she beautiful 😍 have you noticed she never looks up at the audience, but still held her confidence, loved Donna, and thank you for replying ❤️

  • @paula65writer
    @paula65writer 3 роки тому +52

    I don't know why but this song always makes me tear up.

    • @davidhubbert9445
      @davidhubbert9445 5 місяців тому +2

      I can understand that Paula wishing you well .

    • @coreytibbs961
      @coreytibbs961 5 місяців тому +2

      Me too .. I remember watching as a kid when her concert came on HBO…Such a beautiful and powerful song ..Soo many memories 😭

    • @DansWeirdWeather
      @DansWeirdWeather 3 місяці тому +1

      Me too❤

    • @joannah1477
      @joannah1477 Місяць тому +1

      Holy Spirit

  • @durtyragoux
    @durtyragoux 12 років тому +47

    CHILLLSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. So poignant, Donna's daughter opening up the song, then singing with her mom, with such power!!. AND then the rest of the fam comes out. Rest in peace Donna Summer, at home with the Lord. Your going home took a piece,
    of so many of us, with you. Thank you for showing me what true greatness looked like.

    • @TeddyBear-ii4yc
      @TeddyBear-ii4yc 8 місяців тому

      Was that some of her family? She does thank daughter Mimi and her nephews & neices in the closing credits. I thought the folk at the end was her band and the acts (e.g.Musical Youth) who'd played on the set-list that night?

    • @durtyragoux
      @durtyragoux 8 місяців тому +2

      @@TeddyBear-ii4yc that was Mimi singing w her.

    • @durtyragoux
      @durtyragoux 8 місяців тому

      @@TeddyBear-ii4yc perhaps it was a mix of family, friends, and other performers, Im not sure.

    • @TeddyBear-ii4yc
      @TeddyBear-ii4yc 8 місяців тому

      @@durtyragoux cheers bud! I was just a bit curious... but not enough to re-watch the end credits again.
      Because they dressed the backing singers as black diner 'waitresses' and there was some very young children, I thought she'd portrayed the final stage as "normal, average everyone". That was just my first, and only, impression. ymmv? 👍 🙂
      Cheers 👍
      P. S. If you reply (again) I'll end up re-watching the credits again slowly. 🙄 🙂

    • @durtyragoux
      @durtyragoux 8 місяців тому

      @@TeddyBear-ii4yc I think it was a representation that we are all one, from a spiritual perspective.

  • @arc.ucheosotule7862
    @arc.ucheosotule7862 2 роки тому +40

    Just look at her, no plastic surgery. She was so natural and beautiful. May the Good Lord God bless her soul.

  • @seniorbeeky
    @seniorbeeky 3 роки тому +88

    The greatest ever confidence in singing I’ve ever seen, just totally priceless.

  • @toocat2000000
    @toocat2000000 6 років тому +98

    This is how you bring a grown Man to tears! Beautiful!

    • @docsmithdc
      @docsmithdc 3 роки тому +11

      A special time gone by. We need this now.

    • @josephadiaz8343
      @josephadiaz8343 3 роки тому +6

      Amen brother

    • @rubyblue444
      @rubyblue444 3 роки тому +4

      I'm right there with you!!!

    • @ralfw
      @ralfw 3 роки тому +5

      i´m 54 soon, cry each time....

    • @PrinceFluffy
      @PrinceFluffy 3 роки тому +2

      Sniff...

  • @stephenellis7316
    @stephenellis7316 2 роки тому +29

    Absolutely Perfect. Donna Summer was so much more than the Disco Queen.

  • @QUEENSMINDDVNSOL
    @QUEENSMINDDVNSOL 2 роки тому +150

    People don't understand the power of this whole song the lyrics the meaning the love in it is amazing. Since I was the same age as her daughter when this came out I have loved it since. Sometimes I wake up and it is calling me to listen to it ❤️

    • @lindatoyota6907
      @lindatoyota6907 Рік тому +12

      I do understand the meaning of this song, it brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it. May people’s eyes be opened before it’s too late 🙏🏼

    • @petegniefchantal4647
      @petegniefchantal4647 Рік тому +3

      Qui est cette petite ? 💋

    • @ralphpschmidt
      @ralphpschmidt Рік тому +6

      @@petegniefchantal4647 C'est sa fille "Mimi" - née en 1973 à Munich.🙂

    • @finalflowerchild
      @finalflowerchild Рік тому +8

      Have you ever heard of Jon Anderson or YES?

    • @ralphpschmidt
      @ralphpschmidt Рік тому +5

      @@finalflowerchild There´s one version I like too: the one of Anderson himself together with Todmobile 🙂 ua-cam.com/video/80sL3gfNz1Y/v-deo.html

  • @retrorhythms
    @retrorhythms 14 років тому +77

    My God, I swear I watched this performance literally every day as a young kid. Donna was my first favorite singer, and I had this home video. This was like a ritual for me from the time I was about 7 to 8 years old. Something about the song always enthralled me, and seeing her daughter up on stage with her fascinated me, too. I'm glad that I found a clean copy of the VHS again a few years back (I wore out the first long ago!)

    • @inhisservicegodis3287
      @inhisservicegodis3287 Рік тому +1

      ME TOO, IT IS A CALLING IN UNITY. 👍

    • @Mauro-fq5xm
      @Mauro-fq5xm Рік тому +3

      Quincy Jones 👍

    • @Mauro-fq5xm
      @Mauro-fq5xm Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/OiXDQER7mc0/v-deo.html😜from Italy 🇮🇹

    • @luvnharmony
      @luvnharmony Рік тому +1

      Me too…

    • @HONZIK20
      @HONZIK20 Рік тому

      That her daughter? That's so cute. thanks for sharing

  • @Sumthin1derful
    @Sumthin1derful 5 років тому +207

    Love this song, who's listening in 2019?

    • @deniseandrews113
      @deniseandrews113 5 років тому +8

      Still rocking this classic in September! Good Music is Timeless!

    • @englishlessons462
      @englishlessons462 4 роки тому +3

      Simply awesome. Brings back memories of yesteryears.

    • @ianrobson9601
      @ianrobson9601 4 роки тому +7

      Still listening and still telling people to view this. Outstanding voice and performance. Bless you Donna Summer.

    • @Mlachake
      @Mlachake 4 роки тому +6

      Best of all time on my list; awesome!!

    • @wannaberom
      @wannaberom 4 роки тому +6

      I am! I LOVE this song, always have. I heard it for the first time on the tv special this video came from. I found it so intense it made me cry - to this day, it makes me cry when I hear it. It is a deeply spiritual song for me. I couldn't find out the name of it but one day in 1992 on the radio was this song performed by Moodswings. Thank you, Donna Summers.

  • @hansdieterplum2136
    @hansdieterplum2136 2 роки тому +29

    I love this verion of that song. I remember Donna Summer, and miss her a lot.

  • @ngala08
    @ngala08 7 років тому +16

    Donna and her daughter.beautiful .

  • @johnmullen9949
    @johnmullen9949 6 років тому +142

    She was the gorgeous Queen of pop music in the 1980's. Nobody else could beat her at singing this at least.
    R.I.P. Donna

  • @timothytmusgrove
    @timothytmusgrove 4 роки тому +44

    This Lady knew how to take us to church! She was and continues to be (through her music) a blessing from God. This❤️song❤️never❤️fails❤️to❤️move❤️me!!!

    • @colleena.hirsch7127
      @colleena.hirsch7127 Рік тому +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤I ĺove her as well as her songs. She & God in the name of Christ are & always will be in my heart forever!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
      R.I.P. Donna, I will never ever forget you & through your being & your music, I will ɓless the Lord for as ĺong as he let's me draw breath. Thank you for being my idol!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

    • @finalflowerchild
      @finalflowerchild Рік тому +1

      Donna nailed it! I wish more people could hear this song. Donna did this song proud.

    • @tc7268
      @tc7268 9 місяців тому

      Amen

  • @mlw2005
    @mlw2005 5 років тому +20

    Wow. Could you just imagine Jon Anderson being invited out on stage to sing that with her? They would have sounded so incredible together. She really kept the spirit of the original Jon & Vangelis recording, too. Such a magical piece of music and Donna Summer did it justice!

  • @christopherhughes2987
    @christopherhughes2987 2 роки тому +4

    Think this arrangement of a classic gem originally by Jon and Vangelis is by far the ultimate version its like
    "The East Meets The West" where i feel this arrangement is far more spirituality enlightening and thats down to
    "The Diva That Is Donna"
    Its her all over
    Dont think Jon could quite grasp that element of it
    Find it strange that she gives thanks to Christianity as she was following an Easten discipline at the time must be the "Orthodox Propaganda" lol
    Thanks so much for shearing from the heart and sending me to the devine once again x
    💚🕉

    • @dougfriendly7676
      @dougfriendly7676 2 роки тому +1

      Yes! I love Jon and Vangelis but this one does it even better for me.

  • @mrncatful
    @mrncatful 12 років тому +61

    I love this song -- her voice is so clear and strong -- beautiful!

  • @wazrh732
    @wazrh732 7 років тому +12

    she always said 9/11 gave her cancer and was right.we still love and miss you girl.thanks for your time with us! xxx

  • @TheKeroady
    @TheKeroady 6 років тому +100

    Jon Anderson and Vangelis made a glorious song and the fact that Donna Summer sings it makes me so happy

    • @williamhill8756
      @williamhill8756 6 років тому +1

      Might have done, but it never touched this within a million miles....

    • @janemulligan4644
      @janemulligan4644 6 років тому +1

      Love Donna

    • @graziacavasino8884
      @graziacavasino8884 4 роки тому +1

      Just listen to this: ua-cam.com/video/80sL3gfNz1Y/v-deo.html@@williamhill8756

    • @Hexmail787
      @Hexmail787 4 роки тому +1

      @@graziacavasino8884 absolute best version. Same goes for the Anderson/Todmobile version of Awaken

    • @criag61
      @criag61 4 роки тому +1

      @@williamhill8756 They are all amazing artists.

  • @TheoSauve
    @TheoSauve 6 років тому +71

    I do know the original song by J & V - this version makes tears stream down my face every time I watch it. We are lucky to have heard her. I agree with the other posters that God favoured us with her presence.

  • @jeas1516
    @jeas1516 8 місяців тому +38

    still goosebumps in 2024, love you donna

    • @lindatoyota6907
      @lindatoyota6907 Місяць тому

      @@jeas1516 , she was incredible! I was blessed to see her twice in concert.

  • @michaeldemus6666
    @michaeldemus6666 3 роки тому +30

    Listening in 2021, bought the CD in 1992. One of the greatest songs in music history, excellent performanced.

  • @AutPen38
    @AutPen38 Рік тому +4

    Fun fact: Quincy Jones produced the released version of this and the choir was made up of an all-star cast including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie. And notice that synth bass arpeggio right from the start. Slow it down and you have "Billie Jean". Confirmed: Vangelis wrote the groove for one of MJ's most iconic hits.

  • @californiancondor6860
    @californiancondor6860 9 років тому +283

    This woman can reduce me to tears in a heartbeat !
    THE best singer EVER for me !

    • @carolynntubman1461
      @carolynntubman1461 6 років тому +7

      californian condor I am in agreement with you

    • @oscarvalero5656
      @oscarvalero5656 6 років тому +6

      I agree!

    • @abihagar
      @abihagar 5 років тому +4

      wat een zangeres was het ook. helemaal gelijk condor

    • @musiclike2617
      @musiclike2617 5 років тому +5

      YES!!!!!!!

    • @tobysmith3459
      @tobysmith3459 5 років тому +6

      Yep! Probably one of the most respectable artist , rare talent and quality!

  • @jg4539
    @jg4539 Рік тому +17

    God bless this wonderful performer, singer, and person. So sadly missed.

  • @michaelday6650
    @michaelday6650 9 років тому +123

    Beautiful song, sung by a beautiful lady who was taken from us far too early but now singing great songs in heaven.

    • @carolynntubman1461
      @carolynntubman1461 6 років тому

      Michael Day And you know that's right!!!

    • @arethawhite3712
      @arethawhite3712 4 роки тому

      I agree 💯 percent with you on that comment, I love this song and I have an album with this song on it!!! So awesome!!!👍👍👼😢💔. She's surely will be missed!!!! I listen to her music all the time!!!! God bless her soul 😇. RIP, Donna Summer!!!!!

  • @grace-shantif2073
    @grace-shantif2073 3 роки тому +17

    THIS magnificent song by a Wonderful Artiste will be played at my funeral :-) Saw Donna LIVE in London in 1978 - LOVE Her always

  • @cvcv6615
    @cvcv6615 Рік тому +14

    The duo mother-daughter is amazing. Such power and 💕. Powerful song of praise of God for God

  • @rabin46
    @rabin46 12 років тому +19

    Having Michael jackson, Dionne Warwick Lionel Richie and more A listers as her background singers in this song just states how respected Donna was.

  • @malcolmclarke3033
    @malcolmclarke3033 3 роки тому +125

    It is 2021,we need the sentiments of this song more than ever.

    • @THX-ov8rv
      @THX-ov8rv 3 роки тому +3

      BE THIS!!! I AM. WILL YOU JOIN ME? :)

    • @THX-vp9fz
      @THX-vp9fz 3 роки тому

      @@THX-ov8rv why is ur channel so empty?

    • @richardmusk6119
      @richardmusk6119 2 роки тому +1

      So true

    • @janpiet4740
      @janpiet4740 2 роки тому +2

      2022 isn't any different

    • @adrilyn3013
      @adrilyn3013 Рік тому +2

      @@janpiet4740 neither is 2023

  • @michaelleacy
    @michaelleacy 12 років тому +37

    How many classics did this lady record? She leaves behind an amazing legacy and that voice was second to none. She was effortlessly brilliant

  • @GDH1981
    @GDH1981 2 роки тому +35

    I discovered this song yesterday on an 80s radio station. I’ve listened to it about 5 times since. What a song!

    • @eldonorr9912
      @eldonorr9912 Рік тому +6

      written by Jon Anderson of YES, I also like this version by Donna Summer.

    • @finalflowerchild
      @finalflowerchild Рік тому +1

      @GDH1918. "And I looked, and I saw a new Jerusalem! " Donna got it.

  • @brit1958dec
    @brit1958dec 11 років тому +24

    I love the graceful way that Donna works her way across the stage - a great voice, beautiful lady and so elegant. Sadly missed but never forgotten.

  • @KevinChambers-te6if
    @KevinChambers-te6if Рік тому +18

    I must say this track has haunted me for years . Awesome .

  • @Andrewclovis
    @Andrewclovis Рік тому +37

    I’ve have been playing this song on repeat for the last week..obsessed in 2023! Thanks Lady Summer

  • @petergreen2552
    @petergreen2552 5 років тому +41

    Holy smokes what an amazing singer she was and so God damn beautiful

  • @hugobaur760
    @hugobaur760 3 роки тому +76

    One of the best examples of a cover surpassing the original. Never fails to give me goosebumps upon goosebumps upon goosebumps :)

    • @daniellastuart3145
      @daniellastuart3145 3 роки тому +7

      sorry the original. 100 X better

    • @maseratimaserati3098
      @maseratimaserati3098 Рік тому +6

      @@daniellastuart3145 I snicker in your general direction. You do realize your opinion only matters to you, right?🤣

    • @-Aidro-
      @-Aidro- Рік тому +2

      @@daniellastuart3145 who sang the original?

    • @madishari
      @madishari Рік тому +1

      @Bobos Jon Anderson and Vangelis

    • @lucid_delirium976
      @lucid_delirium976 Рік тому +6

      That's your opinion. The facts are that this version is much more accessible and simple while Vangelis and Jon's version was much more complex musically.
      Accessible always "wins" with the majority.
      All versions are great. But the original has my utmost respect.

  • @craigjackson2428
    @craigjackson2428 6 років тому +79

    Thank god, I am part of a generation that can fondly reflect and enjoy Donna Summer's trademark 70s hits. Clearly a defined elegant diva in a class of her own. Along with Diana Ross. She defined elegance that seems to be missing in today's music culture. This HBO special, I remember my family crowding around the TV to see Donna Summer. Thanks for the upload, reminded of fond memories, 70s and 80s.

  • @Hecti96
    @Hecti96 12 років тому +28

    For me, the greatest voice in the last forty years in music industry. RIP my Donna

  • @SegunLawal
    @SegunLawal 5 років тому +20

    There is just something truly magical about this song ...

  • @ChildOfThe1970s
    @ChildOfThe1970s Рік тому +3

    Love how she interjected Bible verse John 3:16 in there!! Eternal life in heaven is only gained through Jesus Christ, and true world peace will only be achieved at his second coming.

  • @SherbetHead66
    @SherbetHead66 4 роки тому +92

    listening in 2020 - amazing performance from Donna and everyone

    • @stephanielegg3410
      @stephanielegg3410 3 роки тому +2

      love this song ...love you donna so effotless ...touches your heart xxxxx love you donna xxxxxxx

    • @lena-mariag.louis-charles3579
      @lena-mariag.louis-charles3579 3 роки тому +1

      2021 and counting...💕

    • @evervigilant157
      @evervigilant157 3 роки тому +1

      March 21,
      Great anthem for the coming together of HUMANITY, in Unity we stand against this absurd insult to our collective intelligence, what would Jesus say...
      🙌🙏🌟

    • @DM-ol9ne
      @DM-ol9ne 3 роки тому

      And

    • @lena-mariag.louis-charles3579
      @lena-mariag.louis-charles3579 3 роки тому +1

      @@DM-ol9ne
      Get out much?

  • @nativenewyorker979
    @nativenewyorker979 Рік тому +11

    Donna Summer was an inspiration with this song. The words are powerful with so much meaning. God Bless You and RIP Donna

  • @jimajello1028
    @jimajello1028 6 місяців тому +7

    This song is a mantra. Calling out to God from any path chosen.

  • @oralogarro9932
    @oralogarro9932 6 років тому +48

    That's her daughter mimi

    • @pamelabush6540
      @pamelabush6540 4 роки тому +6

      Yes You're Absolutely Right!..That's Her Oldest Daughter Mimi.

    • @thomasawmccrae-edwards190
      @thomasawmccrae-edwards190 3 роки тому +3

      @@pamelabush6540 and i heard or read that most of the people on stage were Donna summers cousins and Nieces too so it was a really family affair

    • @pamelabush6540
      @pamelabush6540 3 роки тому +3

      @@thomasawmccrae-edwards190 That Is Beautiful A Family Affair! 🙌👏🤗👍❣️... Donna Will Be Dearly Missed😢😥

  • @Aliguar
    @Aliguar 7 років тому +19

    She was a beautiful lady in every way. She sings this song so effortlessly. Another one taken from us way too soon RIP Donna xxxxxxxxxx

  • @jolantazacharska
    @jolantazacharska 8 років тому +78

    That was 33(!) years ago, and she still sounds great!

    • @anibalcesarnishizk2205
      @anibalcesarnishizk2205 5 років тому

      Jolanta Zacharska
      I was 17 years old and the song touched me .

    • @etopudoma8901
      @etopudoma8901 3 роки тому +1

      Massive hit song. Am still listening in 2021. Donna Summer was simply superb.

    • @jolantazacharska
      @jolantazacharska 3 роки тому +1

      @@etopudoma8901 Yes! An amazing vocalist. I love listening to her.

  • @ЕленаАстафьева-ю9н
    @ЕленаАстафьева-ю9н 3 роки тому +16

    Прекрасная певица, красавица с сильным голосом. Восторг и восхищение, когда ее слушаешь. Браво! 🌹🌹🌹💕

  • @vadinandez
    @vadinandez 6 років тому +26

    Aw, I love she included Mimi! ❤

  • @StephenCaudillPhoto
    @StephenCaudillPhoto 9 років тому +38

    I would have loved to see her sing this with Jon. Not sure I would survived that experience... but so worth it.

  • @paulleduc93
    @paulleduc93 4 роки тому +19

    When I hear this song, I never want it to end. It's so beautiful.

  • @marklaumond5241
    @marklaumond5241 5 років тому +11

    The first time I saw this was on HBO in the early 80s I finally found it on UA-cam it I'm a 69 years old and the song Donna's voice and everyone in the video bring me to tears my have things changed

  • @johnmullen9949
    @johnmullen9949 6 років тому +26

    I love thïs song. Whenever I feel down, I listening to this song & it really perks me up somewhat. Nice work done by you all,especially Mimi she was tremendous on the opening. 😃😊

  • @robertcraig4704
    @robertcraig4704 10 років тому +44

    SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.SHE WILL LIVE FOREVER IN PEOPLES HEARTS,R I P .SWEETHEART.LOVE YOU

  • @15steelcity
    @15steelcity 7 років тому +26

    oh yes,
    it was 1983 and HBO showcased this wonderful lady's concert for our viewing pleasure.
    i'll never never forget that first broadcast.

    • @jolantazacharska
      @jolantazacharska 7 років тому

      Where was this concert? In Poland, Donna was only in the "Radio Luxembourg". LP unattainable.

    • @josielpontocom
      @josielpontocom 7 років тому

      ´Pause at 8:00 read the credits, thank me later

    • @jolantazacharska
      @jolantazacharska 7 років тому

      Yes - Pacific Amphitheatre! (Costa Mesa, California) THANK YOU!!!(I'm from Poland.)

  • @adammacer
    @adammacer 2 роки тому +5

    Damn, I just got up, got inspired to post a link to this to a friends fb page and I'm in tears.. not heard it in a while.. an amazing song, just stunning.. an anthem

  • @elisabethtsaftarides3094
    @elisabethtsaftarides3094 11 років тому +14

    This is so cool. Donna sings with her daughter, everyone holds hands on stage, its so loving!

  • @helenirvin1018
    @helenirvin1018 4 місяці тому +6

    This song out of no where on uTube. I'm glad it did because Babylon/America & the World needs to hear this beautiful song by Donna Summers plus her family, band, singers etc. Just beautiful & the lyrics overall. Donna, rest in peace with the almighty God in his heavenly kingdom. ❤love❤

  • @g.r.1394
    @g.r.1394 5 років тому +26

    She looks so Beautiful.What a great Singer . Love her...
    R.I.P. Donna

  • @thierrydevant7690
    @thierrydevant7690 4 роки тому +20

    She had the ability to bring everyone together.

  • @halerelic5169
    @halerelic5169 7 років тому +16

    A very nice cover of Jon Anderson's song he wrote with Vangelis. She takes some poetic license by adding scripture but considering Jon created the lyrics on the spot as he was singing the spiritual origins are pretty clear. Checkout Todmobile's version with Jon Anderson himself singing.

    • @Robin-xt7yo
      @Robin-xt7yo 4 роки тому +1

      Both Donna and Jon's versions are fantastic

  • @jflo342
    @jflo342 9 років тому +158

    I cannot think of one performer today that has even 1/10 th of Donna Summer's talent. She never misses a note she is pure perfection. With auto tune and all the technology in the music industry who would even know who can sing like her. It is effortless. God bless you Donna & your beautiful family. I recently heard an interview with her husband Bruce & he spoke so lovingly about her. He said he is finally at the point he wants to talk about her & share her with her fans. It took 2 years to get to this point.

    • @colinodonnell3008
      @colinodonnell3008 6 років тому

      j flo your comments are spot on.

    • @ToddCWiggins
      @ToddCWiggins 6 років тому +4

      No need to put down the present to enjoy the past

    • @carolynntubman1461
      @carolynntubman1461 6 років тому +1

      And what a beautiful family she left to her legacy - haven't seen the grands yet but my spirit tells me that they are beautiful as well

    • @scottdobie1984
      @scottdobie1984 6 років тому

      Agree!

    • @patjeescrima1173
      @patjeescrima1173 6 років тому

      she is good, but queen Freddie Mercury it the nr 1

  • @MugambiNthiga
    @MugambiNthiga 12 років тому +12

    I first heard this song when I was nine. Dad had bought a VCR and his workmate gave him this concert on VHS. It was one fun show. We sang and danced to along. Then this song played and I just burst into tears. My sister and Mum thought it was the weirdest thing. I couldn't articulate what it was then. Now I can. It was the only way my young mind and soul could react to a work of such beauty. It was visceral and divine. Thank you Lord for blessing us with Donna Summer.
    Dang, I'm crying again.

  • @doffincodger
    @doffincodger 5 років тому +16

    Unlikely this Planet will produce such a brilliant vocalist again.

  • @imrandin5893
    @imrandin5893 7 років тому +27

    she sings like she's breathing..effortless..

    • @DistantCousin
      @DistantCousin 3 роки тому +2

      I thought exactly the same. Big notes and big voice and it's just a walk in the park for her. Incredible!!

  • @TheoSauve
    @TheoSauve 5 років тому +12

    Follow up: 3 Incredible things about this video, my feelings:
    1. Donna - chose this well written song to highlight her talents and those of her family. That said, Donna could do any style effortlessly. This selection showcased her ability to sing above all others. Similar theme to sharing the stage with Kenny Rodgers with "I feel love" - I am so glad IFL is immortal for her. As it should be.
    2. If you are not familiar with Donna Summer - shortly after the 3 minute mark of this video (and for several minutes thereafter) you are getting blown out of the stadium by this woman's ability to sing.
    3. Most human beings recognize at times, what other humans are feeling by their gestures. To my astonishment and marginal dismay. Donna was reeling this unstoppable stuff off, like it was child's play. Forgive me - I don't see pure genius that often.

  • @Bananadiva1
    @Bananadiva1 11 років тому +54

    I can't believe how amazing she is live. She always manages to sound better than on record. She will be missed. Especially by me.

  • @retrovideoquest
    @retrovideoquest 12 років тому +68

    4:40 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3-16) Reasuring words. Donna, you are now where you belong. Thanks for sharing your talent. God bless.

    • @johannesbols57
      @johannesbols57 6 років тому +4

      Thanks for writing down the quotes. I had it on my old computer whose HD died. Now I just have to insert them!

    • @louiedangelo3843
      @louiedangelo3843 4 роки тому +4

      She is with the king of kings.

    • @mariat3216
      @mariat3216 4 роки тому +2

      Even if our body dies our soul will never perish!!! She definitely left a legacy.

    • @AnandNisang
      @AnandNisang 3 роки тому

      "his only begotten Son" very strange!

  • @ochipiusokoli5593
    @ochipiusokoli5593 3 роки тому +10

    They don't make music like this anymore. Thank you Donna. We love you.

  • @daluchiuche5098
    @daluchiuche5098 Рік тому +6

    Well I’m here again!

  • @MissReesesCup
    @MissReesesCup 8 років тому +52

    Donna summer is so beautiful...

  • @catwhisperer9524
    @catwhisperer9524 2 роки тому +2

    The little boy in the yellow shirt... would love to see an interview with him as an adult about his thoughts and feelings at the time. This had to have made a life lasting impression ❤🙏

  • @hunglikeafruitfly6722
    @hunglikeafruitfly6722 Рік тому +7

    first time i have seen this live performance, amazing, donna summers voice just flows from her effortlessly, she has the best female voice of all time

  • @matthiaswalter6123
    @matthiaswalter6123 8 років тому +31

    Truly, saints and angels are among us...

    • @jolantazacharska
      @jolantazacharska 8 років тому +1

      +Matthias Walter It's not true. The saints were, and the angels are sometimes (rarely).

  • @vcp365
    @vcp365 10 років тому +64

    All her three daughters are gorgeous, it's crazy! The woman had golden genes.

  • @fanorama1
    @fanorama1 Рік тому +4

    It just builds and builds, and builds... effortlessly. Anthemic!

  • @ronaldpetrin5823
    @ronaldpetrin5823 Рік тому +3

    Brian Eno just brought me here. I knew if Eno liked this, spoke highly of this piece, its accomplishments. Just beautiful, I saw Jon and Vangelis do this, Kudos girl.

  • @GodsVibes
    @GodsVibes 5 років тому +13

    What America really needs Now the Spirit of this Song, I love Donna Summer - she is true Spirit.

    • @durtyragoux
      @durtyragoux 4 роки тому

      Yes, even more than the rest of the world.

  • @IanB1969
    @IanB1969 Рік тому +7

    Arguably one of the greatest cover versions ever.

  • @Jessmess112
    @Jessmess112 Рік тому +7

    I was a kid watching this when it aired. I love this song so much

  • @MetFan37
    @MetFan37 9 років тому +55

    Donna was, and always shall be, the best!!!

    • @davidangello9487
      @davidangello9487 9 років тому

      MetFan37 Yes, but her daughter is totally out of sync with Donna and seems to be scared of her.

    • @davidangello9487
      @davidangello9487 9 років тому

      David Angello Donna also has a weird overly white smile compared to MeMe.

    • @davidangello9487
      @davidangello9487 9 років тому

      David Angello Actually, I think Donna stopped using the skin bleaching at this point of her career.

    • @MetFan37
      @MetFan37 9 років тому +3

      Why would you say something like that. Donna, as far as I know & can tell, never "bleached" her skin.

    • @veronique1000
      @veronique1000 7 років тому +1

      David Angello You are an idiot.

  • @californiancondor
    @californiancondor 10 років тому +7

    So so sad that she is no longer with us but her voice and music will never die !
    If ever I could love someone I never met it is this lovely lady !

    • @johannesbols57
      @johannesbols57 6 років тому +2

      She is still with us. Listen, because the answers are in the silence.

  • @dreamyblue44
    @dreamyblue44 9 років тому +13

    Wow, not seen this performance before, Donna sings out pure and true, and with great backing! Many thanks for posting :)

  • @vincentthompson1608
    @vincentthompson1608 5 років тому +42

    Anybody still listening in 2019??? I was a huge fan of the queen of Disco.Rest easy Donna Summer.

    • @jackhanna3245
      @jackhanna3245 5 років тому +1

      vincent thompson oh freal'in yeah...

    • @kattygabby3519
      @kattygabby3519 5 років тому +1

      Oh yes!

    • @georgeshepherd3965
      @georgeshepherd3965 5 років тому +1

      Sure am, great song and version...

    • @imthedogsbollocksnotyou.7826
      @imthedogsbollocksnotyou.7826 5 років тому

      NOPE.

    • @dvaidr
      @dvaidr 4 роки тому

      She had a cracking voice. This is actually a Jon Anderson (of Yes) song. I remember hearing him sing it for the first time and it had a profound effect on me.

  • @tmryan4759
    @tmryan4759 10 років тому +30

    Wonderful song. Very spiritual!

  • @brianbeveney339
    @brianbeveney339 2 роки тому +6

    Wow!How inspirational and lifting. A real gem from years of past. The song only fires up messages of hope and love!

  • @jongrainger6204
    @jongrainger6204 6 років тому +8

    This is my favorite song of hers. We have lost one of our angels!

  • @Provemewrongwithfacts
    @Provemewrongwithfacts 6 років тому +10

    I've always like this song. How wonderful it must've been to sing this with her daughter, Mimi. Who has a nice voice, too!

  • @jeffjones3506
    @jeffjones3506 8 років тому +30

    what a incredible song....I first heard this over 30 yrs......has stuck w me ever since

    • @halerelic5169
      @halerelic5169 7 років тому +6

      A very nice cover of Jon Anderson's song he wrote with Vangelis. She takes some poetic license by adding scripture but considering Jon created the lyrics on the spot as he was singing the spiritual origins are pretty clear. Checkout Todmobile's version with Jon Anderson himself singing.

    • @adymode
      @adymode 7 років тому

      That was great thank you :)

    • @michaelb8821
      @michaelb8821 7 років тому

      Quincy Jones creation

    • @daniellastuart3145
      @daniellastuart3145 6 років тому +4

      No! A Jon & Vangelis creation listen to the original all Quincy Jones did was change the tempo
      this song was written by two white prog rockers

    • @Elsew3259
      @Elsew3259 6 років тому +1

      Daniella Stuart music composed by Vangelis and lyrics by Jon Anderson

  • @zwwwz1226
    @zwwwz1226 10 років тому +23

    What a treasure of music this is.Amen.

  • @junior.gunner2040
    @junior.gunner2040 10 років тому +12

    I Love You Donna Summer...God Blessed You...R.I.P Donna Summer!!!

  • @drummer510cb
    @drummer510cb 6 років тому +18

    A disco ball hangs in my home in your honor!

  • @peosmom
    @peosmom 12 років тому +9

    I probably watched this concert 100 times when I was a kid and this song was definitely the highlight. RIP Ms. Summer.

  • @richie6921
    @richie6921 Рік тому +4

    One of those legendary videos

  • @carloscordero6790
    @carloscordero6790 2 роки тому +3

    Although she was the queen of disco, I think she could also be the queen of soul, Rhythm and blues, and pop. the best of the best an artist in all the extension of the word, will never be surpassed.

  • @robs1049
    @robs1049 9 років тому +6

    When you left, you took a piece of me. Love you Donna.

  • @californiancondor6860
    @californiancondor6860 7 років тому +26

    Effortless, sweet , tuneful, brilliant singing. This lady really was the queen but not just of disco she was the queen of song to me. Still love her.

  • @sealchan1
    @sealchan1 8 років тому +19

    Proud to hear that my favorite singer (Jon Anderson), spiritual or otherwise, has found his lyrics transcending musical genres.

    • @jeffcarroll6553
      @jeffcarroll6553 2 роки тому +1

      You just know that when hope and love are foundations of a song it is going to make a great choral gospel song
      So much of his music does