I've already featured the Jon & Vangelis version and the Donna Summer version of 'State of independence' on this blog, so here is the version by Boilerhouse. Who? Boilerhouse, who remixed Donna Summer's version in 1990. Not a lot of spectacular things happen in this version: it apparently features a 'new bass' (whatever that is).
The single was released to promote a compilation album imaginatively titled 'The best of Donna Summer' and did a reasonable, if not great, job: it peaked at number 45 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 5320
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 14, 2012
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'State of independence (new bass mix)' / 'State of independence (original version edit)'
Showing posts with label Donna Summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Donna Summer. Show all posts
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Friday, 2 September 2011
State of independence - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gYvBYwIGkJs/TmE81Qe4EPI/AAAAAAAALNI/4tajx12dQpk/s200/donnasummer37.jpg)
This limited edition 12" single features both the single edit and the full length track. Alas, no remixes. But the track was eventually remixed in 1996 - and that was a bit of a mixed blessing to say the least.
My collection: 12" single no. 188
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1993
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'State of independence (long version)' / 'State of independence (special edit)', 'Love is just a breath away'
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Eyes - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0siHRNCPCTQ/Tf5a5t1BlZI/AAAAAAAALCI/34jmd2tmCr8/s200/donnasummer35.jpg)
The song was mixed by the then very popular John ´Jellybean´ Benitez.
My collection: 7" single no. 5167
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Eyes' / 'It's not the way'
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Cold love - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n8fATsSJ8Xk/TfpiveBoXEI/AAAAAAAAK_8/HXeXHaFgj1E/s200/donnasummer36.jpg)
Vocally, this song contrasts with the just previous 'The Wanderer' single release - it is very reminiscent of her 1979 'Hot Stuff' - power belt and hard rock approach. Personally, I prefer the B-side, the very intriguing 'Grand illusion'.
My collection: 7" single no. 5166
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Cold love' / 'Grand illusion'
Thursday, 14 April 2011
All systems go - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-flqr7Q1-7ck/TadSJhD9c0I/AAAAAAAAKyM/XwDwKMgjo-Q/s200/donnasummer34.jpg)
'All systems go' - the song - is a repetitive affair, particularly at the end where it seems the lyricist simply ran out of ideas. Donna Summer repeats the title of the track ad nauseum.
My collection: 7" single no. 5070
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'All systems go' / 'Bad reputation'
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Back in love again - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/TUWCWcJAE3I/AAAAAAAAKqQ/jXf2W1uiJGU/s200/donnasummer30.jpg)
This single peaked at number 29 on the UK singles chart. Although announced as 'Der neue Superhit von Donna Summer' on this German sleeve, the single never made it into the German charts.
My collection: 7" single no. 5022
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Back in love again' / 'A man like you'
Friday, 17 December 2010
Love's about to change my heart - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/TQqaipMkwqI/AAAAAAAAKjA/DD-cJ9igS0Y/s200/donnasummer33.jpg)
'Love's about to change my heart' was the last of the three. It was a moderate hit, but it became a favourite amongst fans due to Summer's strong vocal performance and the fact that it had a slow beginning, reminiscent of several of Summer's disco hits of the 1970s, during which time she was the most successful female of that genre. The single reached number 20 on the UK singles chart, but did not chart in the Netherlands.
My collection: 7" single no. 4955
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 31, 2010
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'Love's about to change my heart' / 'Love's about to change my heart (instrumental)'
Friday, 8 October 2010
People, people - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/TK90ISCurNI/AAAAAAAAKYI/sCRhEoerO08/s200/donnasummer32.jpg)
The single was not a chart success in any territory.
My collection: 7" single no. 4929
Found: Velvet Vinyl Outlet, Leiden, October 8, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'People, people' / 'Tokyo'
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Dim all the lights - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S-a2wpsGAYI/AAAAAAAAKDU/Y7gKl2gp-H4/s200/donnasummer31.jpg)
Donna Summer herself wrote the song, without any co-writers. As such, 'Dim all the lights' was her only hit single that she wrote alone. She originally intended to give the song to Rod Stewart, but changed her mind at the last minute.
My collection: 7" single no. 4839
Found: Record fair, Den Haag, May 8, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Dim all the lights' / 'There will always be a you'
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Spring affair - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S8H1IrVTIHI/AAAAAAAAJqM/SSBuFrrDHhI/s200/donnasummer29.jpg)
For the single release, the track was edited down to less than four minutes. It earned her a minor hit in the USA and Canada, peaking at number 58 and number 62 respectively.
My collection: 7" single no. 4774
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 10, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Spring affair' / 'Winter melody'
Saturday, 27 March 2010
This time I know it's for real - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S65ynltbnZI/AAAAAAAAJYs/xo25aL0GaYQ/s200/donnasummer26.jpg)
The single became Donna Summer's biggest hit since the Seventies, peaking at number 3 and number 7 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the Dutch Top 40, the single managed to get to number 5.
My collection: 7" single no. 788
Found: Free Record Shop, Den Haag, April 1, 1989
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'This time I know it's for real' / 'Whatever your heart desires'
Monday, 22 March 2010
I don't wanna get hurt - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S6fUQvZ0veI/AAAAAAAAJS4/6jInsCkOvqQ/s200/donnasummer27.jpg)
'I don't wanna get hurt' especially sounded like a Kylie Minogue or Mel & Kim track. I wonder if many Donna Summer fans were thrilled with this. The song was remixed for its release as a single. It reached number 7 in the UK singles chart and number 30 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4668
Found: All that music, Leiden, March 13, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'I don't wanna get hurt' / 'I don't wanna get hurt (instrumental)'
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Who do you think you're foolin' - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S6KA99K37mI/AAAAAAAAJMo/35PpDxVaKpc/s200/donnasummer28.jpg)
With the single 'Who do you think you're foolin'?', Donna Summer attempted to reach the same audience as contemporaries like Blondie and Pat Benatar. Unfortunately, it wasn't successful, as the single only managed to reach number 40 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In other territories, the single flopped.
My collection: 7" single no. 4667
Found: All that music, Leiden, March 13, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Who do you think you're foolin'' / 'Running for cover'
Sunday, 28 February 2010
There goes my baby - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S4qU9wnOWDI/AAAAAAAAI9g/ewZ94O1SGsQ/s200/donnasummer24.jpg)
Donna Summer recorded a cover version of this song in 1984, which was released as the first single from her album 'Cats without claws'. At this time Summer had a contract with Geffen Records who had refused to release much of her work, including the previous album which in the end was released by Mercury Records. After the success of that album, Geffen hired its producer, Michael Omartian to produce Summer's new album. This single reached number 31 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4575
Found: Velvet Vinyl Outlet, Leiden, February 26, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'There goes my baby' / 'Maybe it's over'
Saturday, 27 February 2010
When love takes over you - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S4mDNHFaThI/AAAAAAAAI7A/7attw01f4E8/s200/donnasummer25.jpg)
Released in November 1989, 'When love takes over you' managed to reach the UK singles chart for one week only, at number 72.
My collection: 7" single no. 4602
Found: Velvet Vinyl Outlet, Leiden, February 26, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'When love takes over you' / 'Bad reputation'
Friday, 26 February 2010
Unconditional love - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S4g88PKRL2I/AAAAAAAAI4g/4EE1bhRpM6U/s200/donnasummer23.jpg)
'Unconditional love' was released as the second single from the Donna Summer album 'She works hard for the money'. It reached number 43 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 14 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 4571
Found: Velvet Vinyl Outlet, Leiden, February 26, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Unconditional love' / 'Woman'
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
MacArthur park - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S3xRLze2kdI/AAAAAAAAIuI/e0gdd6TZqdI/s200/donnasummer22.jpg)
A shorter single edit was made for a release on 7" vinyl. It became Donna Summer's first number 1 hit in the USA, also peaking at number 9 in the Dutch Top 40 and number 5 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 1661
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, June 6, 1992
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'MacArthur park' / 'Once upon a time'
Friday, 12 February 2010
State of independence - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S3W63i2hRUI/AAAAAAAAIk8/i8xEC7pofYI/s200/donnasummer21.jpg)
Donna Summer recorded her version a year later on her 1982 self-titled album, with Quincy Jones producing. Her version of the song features an all-star choir including among others Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. Upon its original release, it became a number 1 hit in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 14 in the UK singles chart and number 41 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Remixes were released in 1990 and 1996.
My collection: 7" single no. 293
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1985
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'State of independence' / 'Love is just a breath away'
Friday, 5 February 2010
I remember yesterday - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S2ySB5krr9I/AAAAAAAAIaM/gOfSguIyeNE/s200/donnasummer18.jpg)
When the track was released as a single, it became a hit in Europe. Upon its release as a single it became a hit in Europe. It would be one of Summer's first singles in a long time that did not feature the trademark sensual moans and groans that had become associated with her. It reached number 24 in the Dutch Top 40 and number 14 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 4542
Found: Any old time, Amsterdam, January 30, 2010
Cost: 0,1 euro
Tracks: 'I remember yesterday (part 1)' / 'I remember yesterday (part 2)'
Rumour has it - Donna Summer
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623134008im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/S2yM1QIDfoI/AAAAAAAAIZ0/bpFxBg3kwcc/s200/donnasummer19.jpg)
One of the verses in the album version was edited out for the 7" single. It reached number 22 in the Dutch Top 40 and number 19 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 4539
Found: Any old time, Amsterdam, January 30, 2010
Cost: 0,1 euro
Tracks: 'Rumour has it' / 'Say something nice'
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)