“On the Radio” is a song by American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, produced by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, and released in late 1979 on the Casablanca record label. It was written for the soundtrack to the film Foxes and included on Summer’s first international compilation album On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II.
“On the Radio” was released as a single and became, in February 1980, her tenth top-ten hit in the U.S. as well as her eighth and final consecutive top-five single.
The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the soul chart. The song was also Summer's 14th entry on the Billboard Disco chart, where it peaked at number eight. In Canada, it peaked at number two.
Here below is a collection of fabulous photos of Donna Summer taken by Harry Langdon during cover session for “On the Radio” in 1979.
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ReplyDeleteEra" photography using "Airbrushing" prior to digital rendering Donna. Gotten ridiculed but how? During 70's her image wasn't Black enough? What is appropriate presently the darling Doll baby with "Anglophile features, straight hair. Donna wasn't emulating anyone her on terms of beauty note: era allure of exaggerated beauty! Donna wasn't understood due, ratio of independent thought was paramount, to most wore to much make up! Due lack appreciate of cosmetic industry Donna's image considered lame presently images. Convey opposite image not positive during Donna's era considered model. Just simply exhibiting beauty of allure nothing more, Harry has many unrelease photos of Donna.
ReplyDeleteRecommend releasing archive live footage T.V especially EU and "Soul Train" whom Donna invited numerous times. Also hosted during early 80's "American Bandstand" plenty than the visual during late 70's Donna grown. To appreciate her voice assumption fans thought only beauty no voice also songwriter. My favorite title The Four Seasons of Love (1976) during era" promoting of glamourized image of Donna! Transgender and Balling society exaggerating the social influence it's personal endeavor how image conveyed! Donna legacy overshadowed by "Balling society whom many couldn't inform you of her appeal or discography! Honey Davenport,Bob The Dragqueen,Sarah Davenport and Pepperment why the obsession with cosmetics of Donna's legacy? Beyond allure of beauty Donna's live shows excellent never same songs during tours. Mention artist whom admire new Donna plenty Syvester whom songs Someone Like You,Stars and You are my Friend yes. Album covers of Syvester he never denied his sexual orientation especially Stars (1979) lyrics of Someone Like You...states it really Freaked me out! Keith Barrow selections Garden of Love,You Know how to Be Loved,If love
Deleteyour looking for and Overnight Obsession and Diana Ross All For One. Donna signature tunes "Lust Life, State of Independent,Spring Affair, Only Fool Survives, Winter Melody,Give Me Unconditional Love and I fee Love so many great songs! Also T.V special of 1978 along guess appearance on EU,Australian,U.K,Japanese and South American it's time. To release excellent artistry of Donna Summer soon!
Bruce and daughters you need to decide the appropriate remembrance of Donna's legacy simply. Musical and biographical movie but whom? Certainly not publicity getting Kelly you shall dispute my criticism Bruce, not about actress. Looking exactly like Donna ideal story line movie should pertain to personality not musical development. Criticism of Kelly doesn't have acting skills going use to gain publicity or what? Return of Density Child with Beyonce recommend Brooklyn,Mimi and Amanda don't attend the events. Why? Working in the entertainment" industry Bruce you plenty of connections within the entertainment industry. Musical have you considered different adaptions linguistically
ReplyDeleteyeah, for English speaking market. Have artist tour all locations, EU,Asia and Latin America license sing location language. Excellent reminder Donna was versatile artist
whom never gotten her acclaim in USA! No longer Dimming the Lights" time for reviving
Donna's legacy the photos bought members. Donna was excellent to work with, Brooklyn
for acting career remain impartial upon. Your mother's legacy attempting promote your
independent style also proficient. Dramatic acting especially European historical events,
use your Italian heritage as your mother. Entice your prospective career Bruce, admire you new title start promoting your musical contributions. Regarding Donna plenty of rumors as Donna's song (Rumor Has it) had miscarriage in 1985 along. Abortions during
70's mention only speculation nothing more. Bruce biographical movie appreciate: biographical book Donna endure hardships molested. Triumphant became successful
entertainer myth migration to Germany nonsense. Promoters new her talent shopping for label Neil Bogart new your appeal plenty. That's needs to disclosed irrelevant rumors ignore them, awaiting the movie and musically. Kelly Rowland not accurate choice don't allow her use mocker look alike not having acting abilities!
"...Illuminate allure no other' Donna Summer please don't dim the lights! Sight of beauty
ReplyDeletedynamic before digital excellent standard photography Harry photos capture the essences. Donna appeal thought for concept greatest hits during end of Disco sound" furthermore. Plenty of rationalization "Donna" was reigning "Queen of Disco" entitlement which she resented. Basically marketing scheme...audience during 70's early 80's wasn't engrossed dedication of artist. Donna popularity USA just basic during late 70's her net. Sales were double platinum due. Pop radio format after 1980 end of contract with Donna's former label, look just "Femininity...nothing more to attractive allure beauty! I
resent as fan connotation of sexuality demoralizing to compare gender simply art of beauty. Why sexuality generalization many of Donna's fans whom LGBTQ appreciated her talent not emulating appearance! Donna rekindled her style during early 80's Harry photographed come back title. Self title (1982) Produce by Quincy Jones could have been abundant in sales due: early 80's USA market sales were meager! Until mid 80's biographical movie Donna encounter social trauma (rape victim along molested) discriminated against. Among Blacks I'll say what is appropriate "social image of heritage" it's bias! Bruce encounter hate I new both of them Donna's spouse always supportive further her career contacts. Donna never slighted the site of his presences bigotry in USA" both opinions questioned why Donna dated me of choice. Well for those so called exclusive society Donna sexually assaulted by men of color race is irrelevant emotional scared by sexual abuse! Bruce,Amanda and Brooklyn fans expect non musical stance personal struggles Donna incurred revered image. Sadly" we lost her 14yrs. ago lenty of archive material in musical vaults! Image Donna's beauty discredited by Black community especially women goes for any singer during revival of 70's prominent singers. Doesn't matter the color women detested attraction Donna's artistic talent beyond beauty bought fans to shows! Mockery during 70's early 80's singers wear to much cosmetics what about the present? Artificial attractions photo shop difference Donna facial features body was nature not (Enhance) fans appreciated this! Listen to Donna's title "All Systems Go" (1987) gap since Cats without Claws (1984) Rick James wanted to produce songs for Donna. Anyhow title gotten lost oppose Cher's self title
(1987) equivalent listen to Fascination,Only Fall Survives,Love Shock and Thinking About my Baby. We lost talented artist never replicated or should fans expect carbon copy of no other Donna Summer! Bruce retain the bright lights allure of Donna's legacy Ms.Sunset!