Donna Summer-American Idol-Mc Arthur Park

[Straydogger]

The Idol contestants can only hope they could have a voice like hers....

[GiuseppePascuale928]

Considering the crack was toward the end of a long high belt, and given the consistently perfect live vocals she has delivered over the years, I think we can look past the hiccup at 1:40 and appreciate all the strengths of this performance.

[booth2710]

True her voice did crack and waver a little @1:40 but I would challenge any of today's performers who are at least half her age to hold that note at that pitch and maintain a good standard of volume as long as Ms Summer can. Long vocal notes at that range are a typical feature of many of her 70's disco classics - few performers of today - even the best - attempt such a daring feat as this technique leaves far too much room for disaster!

[Marilyn2447]

r u kiddin me? Even with lot of training I've seen very little performer hit this high notes without cracking.. Imagine this woman on her sixties doing this... I didn't think she was even going to try it!

[makarmusic]

If you sing live you know it's not easy no matter how good you are. Any number of things can go wrong with your voice which is not like a keyboard that stays in tune for every note. The sound onstage may be bad, she's probably very nervous, she might have sung 10 nights in a row and her voice is shredded. There are any number of reasons why she cracked, but if you listen to her sing the entire song her voice is still great. Mistakes happen. Big deal. She's still amazing!

[happyfeetxxo]

This is my favorite version ever, There's something about the maturity of her voice.

[joyce2175]

luv it....

[MrDantastic01]

Donna has aged like a fine wine. Better with age...Dance on Donna...:-)

[michaelgadsby]

was expecting "I recall the yellow cotton dress..." for the second verse. Wonder why the third was in its stead?

[mypuss77]

finally,donna has a bad day, i was beginning to wonder if she was human! but we can all give her this one because this lady puts in a flawless performance continually! she truly does-work hard for the money!

[happyfeetxxo]

she sounds amazing, and she's like 60 ! Whitney could have done the same had it not have been for the drugs.

[Lodewijkie]

Funny. If we now hear her voice crack after 40 years as a recording artist. It adds to her legendary vocal abilities. We are so used to her singing perfect! :-)

[fzkny]

It's amazing that Donna can deliver this great at this age. She's amazing! See her Last Dance performance at American Idol. It's flawless!

[hita72]

me pueden decir si ella es hispana

[bworth4]

One of the best femaile vocalists of all time.......no doubt about it. Classy Lady too!

[kernelgadaffi]

Love to love you baby made my sap rise when I was just 14, 2 years later in summer 77 I was 16 years old and going crazy for I Feel Love, it'll be be in my top ten forever.

[italobambino43]

Yeah, she was the classy side of Disco, all the other cheap imitations followed her lead!

[1966100x]

OMG!!!1! a new singing contest is here on YOuTube and its called KARAOKE SHOWDOWN!! cant wait!! ^^

[happyfeetxxo]

I think all three ladies stand alone, but Donna's kept it all these years, Mariah isn't there yet and Whitney doesn't have what she had for sure but they're all supreme vocalists

[giromad]

Cuando la traen al PERU. Es una leyenda viva!!!!

[1musicencyclopedia]

Donna will be 61 on Dec 31, 2009. At her age she can still sing her butt off. Mariah and Whitney can never do this live without having vocal or pitchy problems. Donna is one of the very few female singers left that can still sing a song well after 35 years in the music business. Donna Summer rocks!!!!

[ItachixMalice]

@1musicencyclopedia she was born one day after mine :O my b-day ish Dec 30 :D

[Thallis69]

Shes my fav female singer , she was always so sexy and still looks great for sixty .

[spottydog4472]

Donna summer -60 now and still a legend....no one will remember ANY of these 'got talent' wanna beees in 3 months!

[vipjcaq]

Es como si Michael Jordan les enseñara a jugar basket a los aficionados

Ella les ha dado un gran performance a los chicos de American Idol

JULIO de PERU

[vipjcaq]

sU VOZ AL PARECER SE HA EHCHO MAS BELLA Y MAS FUERTE DE LO YA ERA

ES una Leyenda de la Muscia Mundial

JULIO de PERU

[NYCITALIAN82]

Damn, you go girl!

[originaldeftom]

Very few singers stand the test of time/ decades and usually their voices deteriorate. Mariah has had some poor vocal performances and so had Whitney. But it must be said it is very very rare and seldom that Donna Summer has a bad day and I must say that her voice seems to age like a good wine or whiskey. I even think her voice sounds smoother, rounder and warmer now than ever before. She is a goddess of a singer and unparalleled level of deliverance that never disappoints!

[CerebralTantrum]

word!

[danial2301]

totally agree with you....

[taratimbs]

her voiced has aged well, unlike the disco singers that were on Idol tonight.

[tiscollette]

I agree!!!

[DeepFemaleVoice]

Still looking beautiful in this clip.

[zacandmi]

elle chante bien !

[brycecamh]

I've been watching her since the 70's and this is the ONLY time I have ever heard Donna not hold a note! One miss in about 4 decades of performing is fucking phenomenal,you go Donna!

[luvlac64]

Donna Summer joins the ranks of great female vocalists like Whitney and Mariah. Just listen to the original version of this song.. when she was younger. Powerhouse of a voice.

[ReeseMac]

Donna Summer joins THEM???? Its the other way around. But you're right about her being a powerhouse in her day. Strong , clear. The tone of her voice was flawless . It was like the voice of a goddess and she still has that. She's just older now. But in her day? Wow!

[DEEDUBB1979]

I agree with you. Whitney and Mariah CANNOT EVER be on Donna's level vocally. The reason being is that Donna pretty much sounds the same as the original recording of this song back in 1978 from the Live and More double album.. Whitney's voice is GONE, Mariah is LAZY. Donna is the consumate modern female vocalist that sounds the same for 35 years. Her voice never cracked or was ever off key or pitchy. Whitney or Mariah had VOCAL problems in the past. No excuses 4 them to have voice problems.

[leecappella]

Actually, her voice did crack just a bit at the end of the lyric "..someone will bring it..", but that's okay. She's allowed that. I'm glad someone else realizes that Donna Summer is a better vocalist than Whitney and Mariah. They all have their own styles and it is a matter of opinion, but I agree with you. I'm one of the BIGGEST Donna Summer fans.

[SPARTANBOY03]

when was this please  ?

[hawkwind999]

she is still hot!!!

[cypress0093]

That's over 25 years worth of emotions and life experiences added to the voice. I kinda like the way she sounds now. Warmer.

[littlenige]

Pretty awesome!

[Young008]

you mispelled sings in the vid description!

awesome song!

[Lodewijkie]

It's still stunning to see that she's still able to sing this vocally unbelievable difficult song! Maybe not for the fully 100% (the high notes) but, which performer can do this after an original recording dated 30 years?? Point me one singer who can!!! No Donna is one of a kind. Superb, unparalelled.

This legendary voice have to be used as a BIG example to all singers!

[IndyCote]

Actually, she can still nail this song...IMHO better then the original recording. Just watch Live and More Encore...for starters. I think for her, she was out of her element. Still amazing though.

[jarto2jarto]

Yes lodewijkie. She still has an amazing voice. Dolly Parton can still sing songs amazingly too.

[npo64]

Donna Summer has sold millions of records. She's famous around the world and is an incredible entertainer! I think she can have a weak note once in a while! She recorded a lot of these songs 30 years ago-give me a break. At least we know she really sings when she's on stage! Donna Summer, almost 60 and she can blow anyone off the stage!

[GoldenAgeSunshine]

Like legendary Maria Callas once said: "My voice (ie. her voice) is not an elevator". That applies to all voices, so please stop blaming Donna Summer for this one and only vocal crack. That's human, may she was tired or I don't know what. A voice such as hers is UNIQUE AND TO BE HEARD ONLY ONCE IN A CENTURY. She is a true ICON.

[hsmla]

what season is this

[DAVEJJR]

SIMPLY FABULOUS!!!

[arktrux]

great donna!!!!!!!!

[183870]

exactly.shame on you people who only know to give bad comments,hey yo!!!!!!!!that's not a problem..everyone makes mistake,and beside shes still the queen of disco..no matter what...biatchhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!­!!!!

[mynameis3]

Loved this performance!

What season is this?

[thehbss]

Yes Donna...!!!

Maybe not perfect.

BUT

Loved it.

[ariacurva]

E' sempre la migliore!

[izlamabad]

lets appreciate her.. i know her voice was cracked.. i know some of singers are retired and lack of vocal training and rest.. atleast she sang lively and trying to be more confident! - leah

[stevescissors]

I agree with you 100%!

[realness6940]

@izlamabad I loved her..her voice did crack at 1:40 win she did that run and fall....omg..though she does sound amazing she's been singing for so many decades god bless her she..sounds amazing yesss she still got it..

[Thatgirl1965]

@izlamabad - Regardless of any flaws in this performance, Donna Summer has an amazing voice! I agree with you completely! This performance should absolutely be appreciated! :-)

[pyridoxine85]

Oh the disco queen....simply FABULOUS!!

[catotetito]

Sad....at 1:41 her voice broke in two....Too bad...For those who want to become a singer someday remeber...getting fat defenitely afects your vocal strengh...Nuff Words.

[siciliansummer]

No! That is how the song is sung. Listen to the recorded version. She is saying "Oh no, ah ha..."

[Johnny1206]

Donna has always been my favorite pop singer! Her voice is beautiful and sumptuous, hmmmm...

[maribelski]

she's a real Singing Giant! Love u Donna Summer! Ur a stunner!

[ZacEfronHotHotHot]

what season was this on american idol?

[MILKYWAY6789]

season 3

[milette6]

Oh My God ! How amazing that her voice still sounds the same after all these years. Good on you Ms Summers, I'm glad you are back into recording again. You are one of my favourites.

[cacadica]

The one and only Donna Summer! What a voice.

I got your new album Crayon Donna and it is really good. Loved it!

I'll see you in Oakland Aug 16.

Love and Peace, May the Lord keep you always.

Maria

[milton456]

The wigs have do go Donna! Bring back your 1979 afro!

[stevescissors]

Are you the Milton i met Thursday at Donna's private show in Manhattan? If you are i'm going to spank ya! If you're not then you have to go, not Donna's wig! :-)

[milton456]

I try to keep a low profile when I go to Private shows/screenings. So to answer your question, yes- it is I. But shush!

[stevescissors]

xoxoxo hey baby!!

[notijhay]

oldies but goodies!!!

[jackson4socks]

she is so freakin under-rated. Always amazing...such a pure tone. Amazing.

[drawnhere]

THE QUEEN IS BACK.

[DiscoRules2006]

she's the best

[divaqueen]

She sounds fabulous and I like the arrangement thank you!!