Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor (born September 7, 1949) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 number 9, 1974), "Let Me Know (I Have a Right)" (Hot 100 number 42, 1980) and "I Am What I Am" (R&B number 82, 1983).
Early life
Gloria Fowles was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Queenie May Proctor and Daniel Fowles. Her grandmother lived nearby and was involved in her upbringing. "There was always music in our house", Gaynor wrote in her autobiography, I Will Survive. She enjoyed listening to the radio, and to records by Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan. Her father played the ukulele and guitar and sang professionally in nightclubs with a group called Step 'n' Fetchit. Her brothers sang gospel and formed a quartet with a friend. Gaynor was not allowed to sing with the all-male group, nor was her younger brother, Arthur, because he was too young. Arthur later acted as a tour manager for Gaynor. The family was relatively poor, but Gaynor recalls the house being filled with laughter and happiness, and the dinner table being open to neighborhood friends. They moved to a housing project in 1960 and Gloria grew up as a tomboy. "All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it", Gaynor wrote in her autobiography.
Gloria Gaynor (album)
Gloria Gaynor is the tenth studio album by Gloria Gaynor and her only to be released on Atlantic Records after her contract with Polydor Records expired. The lead single release was a cover of The Supremes' "Stop in the Name of Love", followed by the singles "America" and "Tease Me". The album failed to garner much attention in either the U.S. or in Europe. It was re-released on CD in 1996 with a previously unreleased 1982 re-recording of "I Will Survive" added as track 1 (3:35) and a 5:03 Extended Mix as track 10. A 2014 CD reissue of the album on BBR Records did not include those two bonus cuts but included 3 single versions and one 12" disco version as bonus cuts.
Track listings
Side 1
Side 2
If You Want It
"If You Want It" is the thirty-first UK single from synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in September 2010 by 100% Records as the first single from their eleventh studio album "History of Modern". It is the band's first single since "Universal" in 1996, and is the first single with the original line-up since "Dreaming" in 1988. The song was a top 50 hit in Germany.
The track was previewed, along with "History of Modern (Part II)" on their website during August and was announced as the album's first single. The artwork was revealed later that month.
Music video
The music video for "If You Want It" was released on the band's website on 16 August 2010. It shows a group of dancers performing underneath the spotlight while the two band members watch the display.
Track listing
CD single, Germany (10 September 2010)
Vinyl single, UK (6 September 2010)
If You Want It (2nd II None song)
"If You Want It" is the third and final single released off 2nd II None's debut self-titled studio album, 2nd II None. The song is produced by DJ Quik and samples Isaac Hayes's Hung Up on My Baby.
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Podcasts:
Gloria Gaynor
ALBUMS
- Park Avenue Sound released: 2013
- Experience released: 2010
- Love Tracks released: 2008
- I Am What I Am (And More Reloaded Hits) released: 2007
- All the Hits Remixed released: 2006
- The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Gloria Gaynor released: 2005
- The Answer released: 2004
- I Will Survive released: 2003
- I Wish You Love released: 2003
- The Album: Most Famous Hits released: 2002
- The Very Best of Gloria Gaynor released: 2001
- The Gloria Gaynor Album released: 2001
- Ten Best: The Millennium Versions released: 2001
- El Album released: 2000
- I Will Survive: The 20th Anniversary Collection released: 2000
- 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Gloria Gaynor released: 2000
- The Best of Gloria Gaynor, Volume 1 released: 1999
- I Am What I Am released: 1999
- The Best of Gloria Gaynor released: 1999
- Gold released: 1999
- Their Greatest Hits released: 1998
- It's My Time released: 1998
- I Will Survive: The Anthology released: 1998
- Greatest Hits released: 1997
- The Best of Gloria Gaynor released: 1997
- The Collection released: 1996
- The Very Best of Gloria Gaynor released: 1996
- I'll Be There released: 1995
- Best of Gloria Gaynor released: 1994
- Love Songs released: 1992
- Gloria Gaynor '90 released: 1990
- The Heat Is On released: 1990
- I Am Gloria Gaynor released: 1984
- Gloria Gaynor released: 1983
- Greatest Hits released: 1982
- I Kinda Like Me released: 1981
- Stories released: 1980
- I Have a Right released: 1979
- Glorious released: 1977
- I've Got You released: 1976
- Never Can Say Goodbye released: 1975
- I Will Survive - The Very Best Of released:
- The Hits released:
- I Will Survive released:
- I Will Survive released:
- Greatest Hits released:
- The Power of Gloria Gaynor released:
Park Avenue Sound
Released 2013- This Love Affair
- Part Time Love (Is a Full Time Job)
- Everytime You Make Love to Me
- For the First Time in My Life
- You're All I Need to Get By
- After the Lovin' / Sweet Sounds for My Baby
- Kidnapped
- This Love Affair (12" disco version)
- You're All I Need to Get By (12" disco version)
- Everytime You Make Love to Me (12" disco version)
- Part Time Love (Is a Full Time Job) (12" disco version)
- This Love Affair (single version)
Experience
Released 2010- Casanova Brown
- (If You Want It) Do It Yourself
- How High the Moon
- The Prettiest Face I've Ever Seen
- What'll I Do
- Tell Me How
- I'm Still Yours
- Walk on By
- Casanova Brown (Promotional single version)
- (If You Want It) Do It Yourself (single version)
- How High the Moon (single version)
- Walk on By (single version)
- My Man's Gone
The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Gloria Gaynor
Released 2005- I Never Can Say Goodbye
- Walk on By
- I Will Survive
- All I Need Is Your Sweet Lovin'
- Reach Out (I'll Be There)
- Tonight (full length version)
- (If You Want It) Do It Yourself (7" single version)
- Real Good People
- False Alarm
- How High the Moon
- Anybody Wanna Party?
- This Love Affair
- Say Something
- Searchin'
- For the First Time in My Life
- Let Me Know (I Have a Right)
- We Belong Together
- We Just Can't Make It
The Answer
Released 2004- You'll Be Mine
- Rippin' It Up
- You
- You Are the Answer
- Set Me Free
- Oh, What a Life
- It's My Time
- Reunion of Two Hearts
- Perfect World
- In All Ways a Woman
- Jealousy
- Mighty High
- Hallelujah
- Rippin' It Up (Berman Brothers remix)
- Set Me Free (Frank O'Moiraghi remix)
- Oh, What a Life (Alex Natale remix)
- Perfect World (Alex Natale remix)
The Very Best of Gloria Gaynor
Released 2001- I Will Survive
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- I Am What I Am
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- The Eye Of The Tiger
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- I Want To Know What Love Is
- Feel So Real
- He's Out Of My Life
- Everytime You Go Away
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World
- Careless Whisper
- The Heat Is On
- Suddenly
- The Power Of Life
- Can't Take My Eyes Off You
The Gloria Gaynor Album
Released 2001- I Will Survive
- Careless Whisper
- Every Breath You Take
- Suddenly
- Reach Out, I'll Be There
- Every Time You Go Away
- The Heat Is On
- The Eye of the Tiger
- He's Out of My Life
- (What a) Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- Feel So Real
- I Am What I Am
- The Power of Love
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Never Can Say Good-Bye
El Album
Released 2000- I Will Survive (remix 2000)
- I Am What I Am
- Can't Take My Eyes Off You
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- Yo Viviré (remix 2000)
- First Be a Woman
- Come to Me
- Be a Ibiza Woman
- French Woman
- It's My Time
- You'll Be Mine
- Jealousy
- The Answer
- Set Me Free
- Oh What a Life
- Rippin' It Up
- Perfect World
- You
- Reunion of Two Hearts
I Will Survive: The 20th Anniversary Collection
Released 2000- I Am What I Am
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- I Will Survive
- Careless Whisper
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- What a Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- He's Out of My Life
- Every Time You Go Away
- Suddenly
- The Eye of the Tiger
- The Heat is On
- Feel So Real
- Exclusive Medley Remix 2000, No. 1
- Exclusive Medley Remix 2000, No. 2
I Am What I Am
Released 1999- I Am What I Am
- I Will Survive
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- Suddenly
- Stop! In the Name of Love
- The Eye of the Tiger
- The Heat Is One
- The Power of Love
- What a Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Runaround Love
- I Will Survive
The Best of Gloria Gaynor
Released 1999- I Am What I Am
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- I Will Survive
- Runaround Love
- Tease Me
- Mack Side
- America
- Love Me Real
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- For You, My Love
- Even a Fool Would Let Go
- I Will Survive (classic remix)
- Stop! In the Name of Love
- Medley: I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out I'll Be There
Gold
Released 1999- I Will Survive
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- I Am What I Am
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- The Eye of the Tiger
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- What a Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- Feel So Real
- He's Out of My Life
- Everytime You Go Away
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Careless Whisper
- The Heat Is On
- Suddenly
- The Power of Love
Greatest Hits
Released 1997- The Eye of the Tiger
- The Heat Is On
- Feel So Real
- The Power of Love
- What a Wonderful World
- Every Breath You Take
- Don't You Dare Call It Love
- Everytime You Go Away
- Broken Wings
- Suddenly
- Top Shelf
- He's Out of My Life
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Medley: I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out I'll Be There
The Collection
Released 1996- I Will Survive
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- How High the Moon
- Let Me Know (I Have a Right)
- All I Need Is Your Sweet Lovin'
- Don't Stop Us
- Substitute
- Goin' Out of My Head
- Anybody Wanna Party?
- (If You Want It) Do It Yourself
- Can't Fight the Feelin'
- One Number One
- I've Got You Under My Skin
- Tonight
- Honey Bee
- This Love Affair
- We Can Start All Over Again
- Walk on By
The Very Best of Gloria Gaynor
Released 1996- I Will Survive
- Honey Bee
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- Reach Out, I'll Be There
- Let Me Know (I Have the Right)
- How High the Moon
- Casanova Brown
- (If You Want It) Do It Yourself
- I Am What I Am
- All I Need Is Your Sweet Lovin'
- Walk on By
- We Can Start All Over Again
- Let's Mend What's Been Broken
- I Will Survive (Phil Kelsey classic 12" mix)
I'll Be There
Released 1995- I'll Be There
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- Mighty High
- I Will Survive
- Strive
- You're the First, the Last, My Everything
- I Say a Little Prayer
- Oh Happy Day (feat. The United Inspirational Gospel Chorus N.Y.)
- Remember
- I Am What I Am
- Try a Little Tenderness
- Reach Out I'll Be There
- (If You Want It) Do It Yourself
- Wonderful Day
- How Hight the Moon
- I Choose Joy
- I Will Always Love You
The Heat Is On
Released 1990- The Eye of the Tiger
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- What a Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- Feel So Real
- He's Out of My Life
- Every Time You Go Away
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Careless Whisper
- The Heat Is On
- Suddenly
- The Power of Love
- Medley: I Will Survive, Never Can Say Goodbye, Reach Out (I'll Be There), I Am What I Am
- Don't You Dare Call It Love
- Top Shelf
I Will Survive - The Very Best Of
- I Will Survive (medley)
- The Heat Is On
- The Eye of the Tiger
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- What a Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- I Feel So Real
- He's Out of My Life
- Every Time You Go Away
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Careless Whisper
- Suddenly
- The Power of Love
- Don't You Dare Call It Love
- Top Shelf
The Power of Gloria Gaynor
- The Eye of the Tiger
- Every Breath You Take
- Broken Wings
- What a Wonderful World
- I Want to Know What Love Is
- Feel So Real
- He's Out of My Life
- Every Time You Go Away
- Careless Whisper
- The Heat Is On
- Suddenly
- The Power of Love
- Dont't You Dare Call It Love
- Medley: I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out / I Am What I Am
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More Than Enough
by: Gloria GaynorMy God is more than enough
He can supply all my needs
He is my El Shaddai
He always looks out for me
Jehovah Jirah, He is my God
Jehovah Jirah, He is my God
All of the earth is His
And the fullness there of
He's everything that I need
You can be sure of
Jehovah Jirah, He is my God
Jehovah Jirah, He is my God
So why should I worry
'Bout the highs and the lows
The ups and the downs
And by my faith, I know
My God is more than enough
He can supply all my needs
He is my El Shaddai
He always looks out for me
Jehovah Jirah, He is my God