@kanyewest
asked permission to use Donna Summer’s song I Feel Love, he was denied… he changed the words, had someone re sing it or used AI but it’s I Feel Love… copyright infringement!!!
41 years ago, Donna Summer became the first black woman nominated for ‘Best Female Video’ at the
#VMAs
In doing so, she pioneered the use of theatrical concepts in live pop music performances.
47 years ago today, Donna Summer released “Love To Love You Baby.”
The record became a monumental moment in pop culture and is often credited for ushering in sexual expression in modern music.
donna summer interpolation on your debut album and it being “love to love you baby” is so iconic when yk donna wasnt letting anyone touch that song before
fun fact: donna summer became the first black woman to score a number one country song when dolly parton covered “starting over again” written by donna and her husband. a full circle moment!
Donna Summer to Interview Magazine on gay clubs in the 70s:
“GAY DISCOS?! Honey, I don’t believe I’ve been to anything BUT gay discos. There AIN’T any other kind!”
Donna Summer winning the first Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance after having racist rock fans blow up her records was the best thing to ever happen
Peppa Pig reveals the original concept for her debut album had to be scrapped after songs she had locked away over the summer suddenly appeared on Mariah Carey’s fifteenth studio album ‘Caution.’ Peppa also claims Carey’s album shoot idea was stolen from her as well.
Happy Birthday to Donna Summer who would’ve celebrated her 72nd birthday today. She is considered by many the diva of modern pop and her influence continues to be seen today’s music
Madonna on the impact of her ‘Sex’ book and how attitudes have changed:
“I spent the next few years being interviewed by narrow minded people…Now Cardi B can sing about her WAP, Kim Kardashian can grace the cover of any magazine with her naked ass…You’re welcome bitches”
Beyoncé’s tribute to Donna Summer:
“Donna made music that moved me both emotionally and physically to get up and dance. You could always hear the deep passion in her voice— I’ve always been a huge fan and was honored to sample [two] of her songs.”