Donna Summer state of independence

[Sw1sk8r]

This is timeless...The others are good, but sound dated.

[TheJimmyjames8]

i lived 2 miles from donna in dorchester.dorchester may get a bad rap,but there is a alot of good going on there,hey hey! just like holy water to our lips!

[lancerpsycho]

great song,you just dont hear this enough

[PrincessofMgonLight1]

genial voz Donna Summer*********5555555 stars*********fabo

Blanca

[alfieb2204]

Andrea Corr (Formerly of The Corrs) has just done a good cover of this...stands the test if time

[The096757]

i l love how she opens up to the ocean at 3:10 it looks like a scene from a movie about ancient royal people . i never knew YES wrote this song. it was spacey and new age before that became a bad thing. dionne warwick sings backup on this album too. i love donna but wish she could have hooked up with better producers in the mid 80s up to now.

[Jasey2007]

she should have punched the rude fucker at 0:57 in the back of the head

[MARTIROCKS]

lord how did i forget about donna

[SHBlacky]

Michael Jackson is included tho for being part of the "Star Choir" which Quincy Jones brought together

[kevleisa]

cheers for posting awsome track !!!!!!!!

[kevleisa]

the state of my under pants ! joke sorry respect !!! lovely song brings a tear to my sad eyes live forever dona !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[epsonc44]

1:20 does she remind anyone else of Kelly Rowland here? (looks wise) great song love it x

[srogerh1]

@epsonc44 Yes she does,now you mention it

[wilmaatje69]

@epsonc44 yeah I see some things to

[stephenhallhampstead]

one of her best, even though she has so so many great songs, when are we gonna see a greatest hits DVD ?????

[iberia77]

This song really inspires me!

[smithcoke]

Love when she sings 'Hey' 'Hey' - hairs on the back of the neck time .

[sweepdisco7]

this has to be one of the happiest songs ever recorded!

[allieversayiswat]

state! state state! state stoat! state stoat!!

[60srocker46]

im not a big donna summer fan , but this is the best song she has ever recorded

[kd4adv]

I've never seen this one before.

I like it :)

I like the Jon and Vangelis version, too :)

[winekenzotv]

ze komen niet, ze komen wel, ze komen niet, ze komen wel. mama appelsap mensen!

[willeke1971]

@winekenzotv heb je hem al gemeld bij de heren van 3fm??

[nielslisa]

@winekenzotv ja man, ik loop er al maanden mee in mijn hoofd maar wist niet van wie het was, ik zong vroeger al mee...ze kommuh nie, zu komme wel!!! ha ha!!!

[BiffChunksteak]

@nielslisa aka 'verdomme nie, verdomme ja' :) wat ook: als donna summer de gouden gids zingt, koop ik de plaat

[MlleChachOuJackson]

Michael Jackson fait les choeurs derriere !! I love U Mike

[herbie0760]

wow what a great music, Donna is beautiful!!

[MiLLwallpaul231258]

at 0.39 seconds that copper......where can i get a uniform like that?

[kyberforce]

@MiLLwallpaul231258 i think the village people are having a sell up

[ploddlepot]

Love the change of tempo in this song! just carries me along with it!!!!

[Gvieto]

Thank you for posting this video.

[solsticegirl1968]

pep

[petertube78]

Is a song of "Hair"?

[nomiclas]

this version just doen't have the energy that jon anderson or crissie hynde put into it."i feel love is"more donna's style,which i might add is one of my favs.

[Bedulonko]

Like the original better. Jon Anderson has a fantastic voice.

[iloveyouelian4ever]

thanks for posting

one of my all time favorites

found it back on you tube =)

[MsSupaSinga36]

Gorgeous song, beautifully sung. I'll have to listen to the original version now.... ;o)

[lastrots]

Michael Jackson was part of the choir, anyway this is such an AMAZING song, sung by an fabulous singer

[chado69the1st]

All I know is I listen to every genre of music from country to death metal, and this version is far better than Jon Anderson's. I have heard him singing this and it is has no kind of feeling and substance compared to this. I know he wrote it, but I am sure he would agree that this is a great version and am sure he is happy that Donna took this and made it a great song.

[fleaby]

Moroder too. People seem to moan so much. Is I Feel Love a re do? For Jesus? Get a grip.

[dockie1971]

To cover a song originally sung by JON ANDERSON is brave indeed, to make it work shows great talent. Well done to Ms. Summer.

[clouseau186]

I heard this in the late 80's at a club and loved it and then heard it years later. Greeeaaaat song.!!!!!

[nevadajo7]

luvs it xx

[richiebear1969]

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders did a cover of this song, but I like Summer's better.

[jackthewipper]

@richiebear1969

Not completely.Not Chrissie dit but Moodwings; Chrissie was a guestsinger. Moodswings - Spiritual High (Part 1, 2 and 3) is based on this wonderfull song.

[aegersz]

I've got the Moodswings CD and it's a beauty. Thanks for reminding me!

[LuizlourencoDS]

DONNA, DIVA FOREVER!!

[Chrliesangelsman]

This is a great song. It was too far ahead of it's time and was not given the airplay it deserved. The end has many of the people who participated in the "We Are The World" (1985) doing the chorus. It is also covered by a band called "Moodswings" but then Donna also covered this from another band Jon & Vangelis as mentioned in earlier comments. I think that Ms. Summer's version was the best of them all. That is MY opinion.

[78rohan]

@Chrliesangelsman .......point well taken, However, This is a bit pretentious for a Diva...Boogie and save the World?.....She Should "Work hard for her Money"...but not with other's people music or message....Ahead of it's time would be a credit to its proper and rightful composers.....But...Let there be peace amongst all good people....

[Chrliesangelsman]

@78rohan: Had it not been for Donna's rendition of this song, then very few people would probably even have heard of this song. They were paid very well, I am sure for the use of this compostion. Many obscure songwriters owe a great deal of gratitude to the stars who made them & their work famous. J & V's version of this song sounds totally different than her version, she made her own version of this song basically. (cont'd)

[Chrliesangelsman]

(cont'd) I don't know exactly what you meant by "boogie & save the world" so it is hard to respond to that. If I understand correctly what you mean, then the same thing could be said about: "We Are The World", "Dear Mr Jesus", & tons of other pop tunes that are geared at a social cause. I don't see why it would be different for Ms. Summer. Besides, why should she NOT cover this song if she had the composers' blessing (which she obviously did)?

[Chrliesangelsman]

PS: In my comment "ahead of it's time" I will agree, that credit should go to the songwriters also, and my bad for not saying so, however, I ALSO meant the sound of the musical production itself (the orchistration) was ahead of it's time -- the instrumentation in the tracks themselves -- So yes, Donna Summer & her production team (Quincy Jones, etc) deserve credit also.

[78rohan]

@Chrliesangelsman .....It is apparent you might not have heard of Jon Anderson and or Vangelis....Jon As a member of YES....Has sold hundreds of Millions of Records..At one concert alone 115.000 People....for over 40 years he has inspired many...this song is simply one he chose to perform with Vangelis...A Multi Platinum selling artist in his own right....I simply Think Donna was pretentious...I mean Jon & Vangelis...only 2 people...

[Chrliesangelsman]

@78rohan: I never said he wasn't tallented or inspirational. As much as I love the band YES, I can not deny that Donna Summer was a much bigger star then, AND NOW - which is clearly reflected in record sales & grammys. (cont'd)

[Chrliesangelsman]

(cont'd) You have a right to feel that Donna was being "pretentious" (I have no idea WHERE you would get basis for that claim, as I have never heard her claim to have WRITTEN the song, inspired it to BE written, or stated SHE MADE THE SONG WHAT IT IS, although she did) and it is my right to feel that statement is totally and completely false.

[siobhansdaughter]

@78rohan you need to understand that Summer was coming up on a Christian "born again" phase.... at one point she turned away her 70's songs...for moral reasons.

[kevgrey1985]

Great song, but took her money off the homos', then cast them aside. Money talks, doesn' it, Donna!

[Lodewijkie]

@kevgrey1985

Oh no, not that rumour again! :-(

[transitcoffin]

love this song she is superb :)

thanks for posting it :)

[mastic1967]

this ladys voice makes me melt ! sheer inspiration ! x

[tlman46]

I have always been a big fan of Ms Summer, but I suggest you check out Angelique Kidjo's version from the Quincy Jones 75th birthday concert. You can find it on Youtube as # THr5uvjMbhM, and it's available on BluRay with lossless DTS sound. Kidjo sings it with SO much soul and passion.

[rrsrichard]

Wow, thanks for sharing Angelique kidjo's version. She blew me away. I was almost out of my seat. If you watched everyone on stage, they were feeling her and the joy was pouring out. WOW, thanks again. :)

[gavinwinton]

this is absolutely the ultimate version of this track - Moroder producing, sequencer meets the gospel of donna's incredible voice, transcending both. literally ecstasy!

besides, Eno agrees with me. Proven!

[leeryder0822]

@gavinwinton

haha, I just came here after watching the BBC documentary on Eno, you too I guess.

I wonder how many people did the same thing, so predictable we humans!

[anglianchannel]

this woman is so cool, this song is beautiful, she is so honest. I grew up in the seventies and she is my heroess

[early65model]

neat

[tuari72]

Very nice but only Jon & Vangelis...

[Latz51]

I recall hearing that Toni Tenille also sang backup as well as Dyan Cannon

[mszoe3000]

real muse-ic

[anglianchannel]

this song is addictive and the video takes you to a higher place

[sweetsweatyfeet]

Check out also the Moodswings version sung by Chrissie hynes. I like them all.

[ebantiass11]

Lovely tune a copy of another great Jon and Vangelis song as everyone knows nonetheless an outstanding song.

[MortimerM1928]

State Of Independence (1982) (Jon Anderson, Vangelis Papathanassiou)

Donna Summer

Cover Version of a song by duo Jon & Vangelis

Michael Jackson sings Background Vocals

[HeinzGuderian1980]

One of the best songs & clips of the eightees!

[PelzerMEGA1]

WERQ!!! Donna Summer... I LOVE THIS SONG!

[confiture2008]

Like the Jon and Vangelis version much better but gotta give love to the incredible Ms. Summer.

[tenminutesgone]

This turns into your soul having a chat with a piece of music and you become a bystander, just getting goosebumps

[revistaespejonet]

Buen material con un toque de soul muy especial.

[chaliceofchange]

Uplifting and always timely!!

[lianjie1963]

It's a beautiful and moving song.

[yesiammark]

Jon Anderson wrote this song and allowed Donna Summer to cover it. She did a good job...check out the original version of this song by the artist who wrote it...Jon Anderson with Vangelis playing most of the music...a much better version!

[Bay1981]

Going to see her tonight here in Vegas, can't wait, this woman is a national treasure and this song is so wonderful.

[MURPHNSPUD]

some'songs' are just perfect this was remixed but nothing beats this version as 4 'god' hmm im no christian its a choice get real Sometimes you looove the sound of some singers j holliday s eye is on the sparrow a mahalia jackson song gospel! whooda beleived it it rocks and a not 2 all u remixers can someone do a 'longer' version of this without the chaka/chaka khaaaan bits and no overdubs ie a 'sypathetic' one but still keep the flow theres a challenge PERFECTION

[robinkane1]

thanks. very uplifting song. great to start the day with.

[83survivor]

No, Michael Jackson did not write this song. This was written by Vangelis, lyrics were done by Jon Anderson 0f Yes.

[John27346]

@83survivor I'm glad you say it was composed by vangelis, lyrics by...

You understand music.

[2Sweetygirl]

Michael Jackson was singing in the background in different songs of Donna Summer and he wrote a couple of songs for her too. I thought he wrote this song for Donna Summer too, but I don't know for sure....

[gamegirl07]

can you tell us which songs? =) id love to hear them.

[ladylumps99]

I love her voice. Simply the best.

[83survivor]

She didn't speak highly for the album when it was released and she said this album is her least favorite out all of the albums she did . But, personally, I think this is Donna's best work yet. Thanks to all involved in this self-titled album from 1982.

[vlnlcn]

if i remember at the time news papers were saying she did not believe in the  record:::::

[ronaldjansen]

Not one living artist can even dream of the lineup of the background choir; Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder... to name a few. The instrumentalists were also connected to Toto. On other songs artists like Bruce Springsteen, Michael Sembello and of course Jon Anderson and Vangelis made guest-appearances. A real fabulous album, and a fantastic song.

[aclubcalledRAGE]

I didn't know that, that's really cool. And now thinking about it as Qunicy Jones producedthis track it makes absolute sense! Q has a knack of bringing people together, plus they're all his mates you listed there. Cheers

[sweepdisco7]

You're so right! The thing i have trouble understanding (i was born in the early 90s) is why was't this a huge worldwide hit. On paper it seems so perfect yet it only reached no. 41 in US and no. 14 in Uk!??? Number 1 in Holland though...

[str82hell4u]

It was big in Italy, Spain and other European countries. I think it charted high here in Argentina where I live. They play it on the radio a lot.

I think it was a big R & B hit on the American charts.

[vettemuziekjes]

thee answer ? the dutch have better taste in music

[irishjanet]

awesome. rhianna should cover this :)

[Artho]

Loved it.

[LiteraryWriter]

Donna Summer is special to me. As an atheist, I was never drawn to God, but in her I have felt the divine. Her voice, her spirit, her essential nature - all moved me to the core of my being. This song is especially powerful. When I die, it will be played at my funeral. I never met her, but she has connected with me in a profound way. I intensely feel this woman and I am moved by the amazing gift of that voice that could only have been delivered from on high by the glory of angels.

[str82hell4u]

That is a very nice sentiment. You should see her in concert if you haven't already. Words cannot describe how awesome she is.

[slickon]

LiteraryWriter, if you don't believe in God, you can't really believe in angels either! :)

If you feel so strongly about her, go meet her. People won't be alive forever.

By the way, don't forget to tell your relatives you would like this song played at your funeral or it may never happen.

[surfitlive]

Well... that is "GOD".

Someone who has 'something'(NOT material per say but 'teachings') you don't, or something bigger/better than you & imparting you with what 'they' have.

Read the bible....everything was 'passed down' from Adam down to Jesus to......us! (hopefully but unfortunately not efficiently due to "religion" which makes "the word of GOD to no effect"(thats quoted from the bible Google it!)).

Great Comment

&

"Seek and you shall find!"

Even the bible acknoweldges other 'gods'

[lewis3265]

Michael Jackson sang backup on this song

[DonsVideoWorld]

The original song was on an album released by Jon Anderson, vocalist for YES with VANGELIS as producer. There is a longer mix of the Donna Summers mix I had it on 12".

[Kassspah]

Radio 2 did a retro of DS tonight - not long enough, hungry for more!

[adamski1957]

Excellent voice...hasn't changed in 30 years!! Plus she's still a babe!

[wilsondylanmccartney]

Any idea who sings background vocals on this song? Michael Jackson! :)

[Shyhoulud]

This tune is truly godly.

[78rohan]

Some of us regard Jon Anderson's version as best.. he wrote it.... I regard it as less pretentious....

[georger64]

pop music can never get better than it was in the 80s. such great songs, such variety of styles

and this was one of the best! such a shame it didn't catch on, but it is one of my all time favorites

[holygodzzz]

ze komen niet ze komen wel

ze komen niet ze komen wel

ze komen niet ze komen daar xD

[mancheeks64]

This is one of those star studded, underated songs that went totally unnoticed. This should have been a classic song for all time. Well, it is to me.

[bettestreep]

Wonderful song

Brought back memories from a long long time ago.

I also believe Lionel Richie and a few other of her superstar friends provided backup vocals.

Should have been Number 1 all over the world.

[MrTonedeff]

james ingram,brenda russell,kenny loggins,christopher cross,mike mcdonald,lionel,micheal jackson,howard hewett,dionne warwick,stevie wonder .i may have forgot one or two.you get the jist!!

[whielden]

01;08 till the end, is pure perfection, and what great lyrics... like holy water to my lips....

[MaFaGomFer]

Simplesmente fantástico, inesquecível, maravilhoso.Bons tempos de minha vida.Saudades de amigos que não mais aqui estão...hummmmmmmmm

[jasio53]

Fantastyczne!!!

[kaskamadeinparis]

zgadzam sie ! ;D

[jerrylegendary]

SUPERGREAT SONG .....MICHAEL JACKSON DID THE BACKGROUND VOCALS

DID u KNOW THAT

[TheCase4Utube]

you mean the shamamali/shamamala? but, i dont hear any wooo wooo heee heee.

[lasktguy]

Jerry, not just Michael, there was a whole group of big name singers backing her up. I can't remember them all but if I see the list again I'll post them all.

[1011126776]

State of the art from the eightie's !

[TrapperCas]

LUSH

[ammorreztristar]

Great song from the brilliant donna summer X

[SKh713]

she reminds me of kelly rowland from destiny's child in this video.

[DJDancedeDude]

nederlandse tekst! :)

[1welshdevil]

Gorgeous song, so much soul, amazing.

[tomstickland]

Great song. Hopefully someone will upload the Murk club mix too.

[1975DCS]

Better than the original...

[northlakes34]

great early 80s classic

[elmaniacodeliems]

wuaauuuu!!!! amazing!!

[mastic1967]

one of the very best covers of all time!!!

[randjackson]

I know it is truly amazing what you can learn here about the background and history of music/songs

I thought I remembered her getting in hot water over recording this, vangelis did not approve or something, so that may be totally incorrect now knowing that Quincy et al were involved

[icbm100s]

at 3:14 back up voices. who are they?

[jblucio3177]

Possibly the group Musical Youth!

[icbm100s]

im thinking all star 70s&80s back up voices conducted by quincy jones?

[kjnasheville]

Great song and performance. I think this album came out in '82. It was from the same album as Love is in Control- Also, check out "The Woman In Me" -also, very good.

[michael62389]

OMG, i had NO idea that Michael Jackson sang in the backround of this song!!

[tanjad]

well, also did Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Quincy Jones, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder

[michael62389]

i know, but isnt that cool? it was b4 the whole 'We are the World' thing, but they all got together to sing backround! i've heard the song b4, but never knew so thats whats so cool 2 me :)

[ristobenjie]

Didn't she also perform this on an award show with the group Musical Youth?

[jblucio3177]

She performed this song with Musical Youth during her 1984 concert. My father recorded that concert and then remembering watching over and over!

[ristobenjie]

I saw that when I was about 13! I think on HBO! That was electric! If I could ever find that, I would upload it.

[kealsta]

Thanks for the history on this song. I always assumed it was a 70's 1 hit wonder who fell into obscurity after this song. Amazing it was Jon.

[heragh]

The 90s cover is better to me.

[MCGREGOR707]

This song was originally recorded by Jon & Vangelis from their 1981 album The Friends of Mr Cairo. Jon Anderson wrote the lyrics and Vangelis composed, arranged and produced the music. Together they released four albums in total between 1979 and 1991. I like both versions for very different reasons.

[tykecymraeg]

Terrific. A classic - one of the best ever.

[stamatis53]

Apart from anything else: Donna has a GREAT VOICE!

[Jackbite69]

genius combination between Donne Summer & Jon Anderson Thank you...

[shadowMason]

Another Saint.... sleaze song... wonderful

[realityis24fps]

Without a doubt, my favorite pop song EVER. Pure genius.

[raymondvanacker]

Remembering those wonderful nights in ARGOS (amsterdam!)

GREAT, the music, the MEN!

[ExtraFruitJam]

If you had wonderful nights in Argos, you should try Littlewoods. It's like Argos, but a bit better.

[ALFWEDARF]

No, Tesco's is a far better party !

[stamatis53]

Love the way Quincy Jones kept the original intact, and still added to Jon & Vangelis version with all the superstars in the choir. But all the dredits to this song go to the writer Jon Anderson.

[firstmusic00]

Orignally written by Vangelis and Jon Anderson (front man to the group Yes).

[stamatis53]

Jon Anderson wrote this song and is clearly hearabel in this version. Quincy Jones as the producer also put his fingerprint on it, with the all-celebs choire, but Donna Summer is on her best in this song. My compliments to all three of them.

[Jojoseahorse]

Wow, the things I learn here! I always loved this song, so I come to check it out, and not only is it still as beautiful and uplifting as I remember, but I find out it was originally a Jon and Vangelis track, which does sound kinda obvious now that I know - you can hear their special sound :) I will check out their version now.

[Smittumi]

Watched the Quincy Jones Rockumentry on BBC iPlayer, this came on and I HAD TO HEAR IT. What a great track! :)

[Choefoe]

I always loved this this song but it is till a few days ago I found out who where singing in the background,as Darthvader would say "impressive,MOST impressive" ;) when quincy calls everybody comes running ;) also most impressive

[Timolucas]

what a fucking brilliant song is this..brilliant voice

[pkplk]

That's right, beautyfull song, excellent her voice...

[Choefoe]

In the background choir Michael Jackson,Lionel Ritchie,Stevie Wonder,and many others.

[timex2check]

beyonce, whitney, ciara eat your hearts out..Donna and Gloria Gaynor were independent way befor yall time...Take a Bow!

[alko053]

agree :)

[brycecamh]

Man,this is from (A hot summer night with Donna)I still have the concert video,she did this really great!

[Michael55443]

Great song.

[suttonbloke]

This always reminds me of my first trip outside the UK that wasn't just a daytrip to France! My Dad's firm organised a weekend trip to Amsterdam and me and my best mate from school went along too. This was being played on all the radio stations as well as in the record shops of the Dutch city...happy memories of November 1982!

[cyberaga20]

Beautiful song here, one of the all-time greatests!

[oaksyboy44]

Beautiful lyrics and song,one of my favourite songs.

[poseidonscreation72]

fantastica canzone....la migliore della summer.....grandeeeeee

[60srocker46]

guys it doesnt matter where it originates from , its for all to enjoy , so lets listen to the message and enjoy this great song shall we

[7flies4U]

beautiful!

[bigballs1967]

This take me back when I was flying back home from Colorado at the end of my summer holiday, listening to this song. I have cryed my eyes out because I did'nt wanted to leave.

[chevchevmoimoi]

brings back memories of my seven hills rugby league days...great memories

[taster33]

love it