Donna Summer
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Donna Summer
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Interviews & Profiles
November 4, 2003 She's written a new memoir about life in the disco spotlight called Ordinary Girl.
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April 18, 2013 As the Rock Hall inducts its newest class, Vijay Iyer explains how Public Enemy shaped his music.
May 17, 2012 On hits like "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls," Summer's attention to detail made her a star.
May 17, 2012 In years following Vietnam, people wanted to dance and Donna Summer provided a soundtrack.
September 28, 2011 Hear our favorite song by each of the 15 performers up for induction in 2012.
Reviews
May 17, 2012 Summer was the Queen of Disco, but "She Works Hard for the Money" is a working-class pop anthem.
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May 17, 2012 Donna Summer has died. She once told NPR she'd perform her hit, "Last Dance," until the very end.
