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Title: RIP Donna Summer
Post by: Ken on May 17, 2012, 03:15:07 PM
This quote from BBC News...
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US singer Donna Summer, famous for disco classics including I Feel Love and Love To Love You Baby, has died at the age of 63.

Summer was one of disco's biggest stars and also had a huge influence on the synth pop and dance music scenes.

Her family said they were "at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy".

Stars including Kylie Minogue, Sir Elton John and Mary J Blige have paid tribute.

R&B singer Blige said on Twitter that Summer was "truly a game changer", while producer Quincy Jones said her voice "was the heartbeat and soundtrack of a decade".
Donna Summer Summer's is known for the global hit I Feel Love

Minogue described her as "one of my earliest musical inspirations", while Dionne Warwick said she was sad to lose a great performer and "dear friend".

Summer, who was reported to have had cancer, had been living in Florida with her husband Bruce Sudano.

Donna Summer Mac Athur Park (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfL7Gk7Fpes#)
Title: Re: RIP Donna Summer
Post by: Ken on May 17, 2012, 03:28:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TBmeK9Abg&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TBmeK9Abg&feature=player_embedded#)!
Title: Re: RIP Donna Summer
Post by: Skhilled on May 22, 2012, 08:48:20 AM
Yes, sad...

Andy Gibb of the Bee-Gees also passed away.