‘Bad Girls’: Donna Summer’s Expansion On Disco

‘Bad Girls’: Donna Summer’s Expansion On Disco

By 1979, Donna Summer had cemented her status as the “queen of disco.” Singles like “Love To Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love” had taken her into the upper echelons of the charts and made her a global star. She’d also gained a reputation as a master of the double album through 1977’s Once Upon A Time, a record that was described by critic Robert Christgau upon release as the first “disco opera.” Once Upon A Time showed the star’s burgeoning creat…

7 Donna Summer Songs That Showcase Her Genre-Bending Brilliance Beyond Disco.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When people mention Donna Summer, they usually think of flashing disco lights, sequined gowns, and timeless hits like “Hot Stuff” or “I Feel Love.” But if you stop there, you’re missing out on the full scope of who she truly was. Beyond the queen of the dancefloor lived a woman of deep emotional range, bold creative instincts, and a voice that could move between genres like silk through fingers. As someone who’s revisited her c…