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"I Will Survive" is a song recorded by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978 by Polydor Records as the second single from her sixth album, Love Tracks (1978). It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. The song's lyrics describe the narrator's discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup.
Nearly 50 years ago, Gloria Gaynor released “I Will Survive,” the first disco song to top the Billboard charts and the only one to be awarded a Grammy for best disco recording. Then, 40 years ...
The disco legend and gospel performer discusses the meaning of "survival" to her arduous life including tumultuous seven-decade-long recording career. Gloria Gaynor discusses 'I Will Survive,' new ...
Gloria Fowles was born in Newark, New Jersey, [6] to Daniel Fowles and Queenie Mae Proctor. Her grandmother lived nearby and was involved in her upbringing. [7] " There was always music in our house", Gaynor wrote in her autobiography I Will Survive.
It combines dark lyrics in the verses with upbeat pop instrumentation. A simple pronoun change in the final chorus (“We will get by / We will survive”) transformed the song into an anthem, especially for the band's most ardent followers. [1] The music was composed by Jerry Garcia, and the lyrics were written by Robert Hunter. It was also ...
The bridge of the song contains an interpolation of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive".The string instrument part is a François de Roubaix-composed piece from the José Giovanni-directed film Dernier domicile connu starring Lino Ventura and Marlène Jobert.
The song received positive reviews from music critics, many calling it a highlight to Believe and comparing it to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive". [1] [2] "Strong Enough" peaked at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Dance Club Play chart. Worldwide, it reached number one in Hungary and entered the top 10 in 14 other ...
"A Country Boy Can Survive" is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. The song was released as a single in January 1982 and reached a peak of number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1982. [1] It is considered one of Williams' signature songs even though it never reached number one.