Disco's stayin' alive Nov 13, 2008
Expect to hear pumping songs from 1975-79 by Chic, Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees, the Trammps, Kool and the Gang, and others before costumed fans in gold lame, hot pants, jumpsuits, and platform shoes ... Expect to hear pumping songs from 1975-79 by Chic, Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees, the Trammps, Kool and the Gang, and others before costumed fans in gold lame, hot pants, jumpsuits, and platform shoes. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Brother, can you spare a dime? Oct 23, 2008
"Bidin' My Time," the Foursome (by George and Ira Gershwin) "The world turned upside down on Oct. 18, 1929. I was 9 years old and my mother died suddenly, then Oct. 29 the banks closed, and Dad got 10 cents on the dollar. But my dear dad kept we three children together, he worked long hours, but we all sang together, went to school, all graduated and then I heard this song about bidin' time. Things do work out if we care enough, help one another, all in good time." -- Josephine Jaster "The... (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Beyonce chills in Miami Beach Oct 5, 2008
R&B precursors Smokey Robinson and Gloria Gaynor were expected to join her at the $10,000-a-table gala. Beyonce s hubby, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, is there as well. (The Palm Beach Post)
More of this story Sep 20, 2008
Taking up residence most Thursday nights at the Newport Blues Caf;, Maxxtone can play about 400 tunes, ranging from punk (Ramones) to classic rock (Beatles), country (Keith Urban), hair bands (Motley Crue) and even disco (Gloria Gaynor). On Thursday night, the crowd at the caf; gave Maxxtone a workout. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Sunday, September 7 Sep 11, 2008
Giacomo Ancionio, Italian theologist (1492-1566); England's Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603); August Kekule von Stradonitz, German chemist (1829-1896); Elia Kazan, U.S. film director (1909--); Todor Zhivkov, Communist ruler of Bulgaria (1911-1998); Belgium's King Baudouin (1930-1993); Leroi Moore, saxophonist (1961-2008); Sonny Rollins, U.S. jazz musician (1930--), Gloria Gaynor, U.S. singer (1949--), Chrissie Hynde, U.S. singer (1951--); Evan Rachel Wood, actress (1987--). Thought for Today. (International Herald Tribune)
The Rome Club Bangkok's Club 54 Sep 8, 2008
From 11 PM to closing the place was buzzing with bodies gyrating to the sounds of Abba, U2, Culture Club, Michael Jackson, Gloria Gaynor, Duran Duran and other pop greats. For the times it was an unbeatable formula. (Suite101.com)
N.D. rock band tries to make it in California Aug 24, 2008
"We started playing (the Gloria Gaynor song) 'I Will Survive' and they lost their minds," Holter said. Most gigs weren't nearly that much fun, he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fans and friends remember Hayes Aug 20, 2008
His death prompted a wave of tributes from fellow musicians, including singer Gloria Gaynor, who called him "a gentleman and an extremely warm and talented artist". Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Stroke killed singer Isaac Hayes Aug 14, 2008
" Hayes, who won an Oscar in 1971 for the theme from the film Shaft and was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, was married four times and has 12 children. His death prompted a wave of tributes from fellow musicians, including singer Gloria Gaynor, who called him "a gentleman and an extremely warm and talented artist". Bookmark with: ISAAC HAYES: 1942-2008 SINGER MOURNED STARS PAY TRIBUTE HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for... (BBC News -- Americas)
Stars pay tribute to Isaac Hayes Aug 12, 2008
Stars including Dionne Warwick and Gloria Gaynor have paid tribute to the soul legend Isaac Hayes, who died at his home in Memphis aged 65 ... Gloria Gaynor (pictured). (BBC News)
Woodbury's Beck Dies Aug 1, 2008
In the 1970s and 80s, he worked with Gloria Gaynor and recorded two albums with Esther Phillips. As his career progressed, he signed contracts with Columbia, Polydor, Verve, Gryphon, CTI and MGM records. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Joe Beck, at 62; jazz guitarist who collaborated with greats Jul 29, 2008
After taking a three-year break from music to run a dairy farm, Mr. Beck went back to music in the 1970s, working with artists such as Gloria Gaynor and Esther Phillips, including on her hit single "What a Difference a Day Makes.". In 1975, his collaboration with saxophonist David Sanborn, "Beck and Sanborn," became a cool fusion hit. (Boston Globe)
Jazz guitarist Joe Beck dead at 62 Jul 29, 2008
After taking a three-year break from music to run a dairy farm, Beck went back to music in the 1970s, working with artists such as Gloria Gaynor and Esther Phillips, including on her hit single, What a Difference a Day Makes. In 1975, his collaboration with saxophonist David Sanborn, Beck and Sanborn, became a cool fusion hit. (USA Today -- Life)
McCartney Plays Shea 42 Years Later Jul 19, 2008
Also absent are Johnny Mathis; Billy Preston; Kenny Loggins; Deniece Williams; Isaac Hayes; Carla Thomas; Gene Chandler; Richie Sambora; Jerry Butler; Julia Fordham; Marilyn McCoo; James Carr; Luther Ingram; Ann Peebles; Walter Jackson; Jennifer Warnes; Don McLean; Reba McIntyre; Martina McBride; Al Wilson; Mary Wilson; Peter Cetera; Glenn Tilbrook; Paul Carrack; Dave Edmunds; Nick Lowe; Graham Parker; Joe Jackson; Harry Wayne Casey (KC of the Sunshine Band); Gloria Gaynor; and Alison Moyet.... (Fox News)
Knowing Mia knowing you Jul 13, 2008
Because Abba are survivor camp - more poignant than any Gloria Gaynor anthem. And now a whole new generation is about to be seduced, with summer blockbuster Mamma Mia. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Glastonbury Headliner a Hit With the Workforce Jun 27, 2008
Despite being an anthem for many, 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor topped the poll as the corniest song, according to a fifth of respondents. Perhaps the lyrics of Dolly Parton's '9-5' were too close to home for the workers surveyed, as almost 15 per cent of respondents felt this was the cheesiest song and only 5 per cent found the song to be motivational. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Racing to raise awareness, and find a cure Jun 22, 2008
By the time those who had outlived cancer diagnoses by two decades or more reached the field, a soul band had some dancing jubilantly to the Gloria Gaynor anthem of strength, "I Will Survive.". P-I reporter Angela Galloway can be reached at 206-448-8333 or. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Ready for his close-up Jun 14, 2008
"I grew up with a church background, but now I have a general faith in a higher power. I'm a spiritual person but I'm not into any religion. I was always kind of a non-denominational Christian. What do you call it when people clap their hands and say, 'Yeah'? I was a Gloria Gaynor Christian.". At the end of the '90s, he moved back to Australia, lived with his grandparents and worked for a PR company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A look at her iPod shows Hillary singing a much different tune Jun 9, 2008
Now: I Will Survive, as sung by Gloria Gaynor. THEN: You Oughta Know, as sung by Alanis Morissette. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sequins and salvation May 20, 2008
Gloria Gaynor gave jilted lovers the world over an anthem of self-reliance ... Gloria Gaynor on stage in 1975 ... In the basement of Gloria Gaynor's house is a disco for one: a porch-sized dancefloor with a rotating glitterball, a bar, a pool table and, off to one side, a private cinema decorated with cardboard cutouts of movie characters. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Disco great Gloria Gaynor's song 'I Will Survive' celebrating 30 years May 8, 2008
After Tuesday's voting primaries in Indiana and North Carolina, Disco queen Gloria Gaynor is waiting to answer her telephone for when either Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. (Munster Times, IN)
actor Mickey Rourke Mar 21, 2008
" Among the 350-plus who dug into smoked salmon and frozen pears: Shriver's parents, Special Olympics founders Eunice and Sargent Shriver; the author of Bright Lights, Big City, Jay McInerney; polo star and Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras; heavy-duty Democratic Party donors Michelle and Howard Kessler; and George Cloutier with fianc?e Tiffany Spadora. Among local society stalwarts: Lois Pope, with prodigal son Paul; and Veronica Atkins, widow of diet guru Robert Atkins, with new hubby Alexis... (The Palm Beach Post)
Top Breakup Songs Mar 20, 2008
I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor). Posted By: () | March 19 2008 at 07:32 AM. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Share the pain: Breakup songs to die for Mar 20, 2008
"I Will Survive," Gloria Gaynor (1978). Psycho breakup line: "I should have changed my stupid lock/ I should have made you leave your key/ If I had known for just one second/ You'd be back to bother me.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Song is more than a dance floor favorite Mar 19, 2008
So later, in the company of her friends, the then-18-year-old Lucia embarked on what would become a familiar ritual among the heartbroken for the next 30 years - she retreated to a dance floor and a brand-new Gloria Gaynor song called I Will Survive ... Probably the very first survivor to be uplifted by I Will Survive, written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, was Gloria Gaynor herself. (The Palm Beach Post)
Website picks 'gayest song' Mar 5, 2008
The Village People s YMCA came in second, followed by Gloria Gaynor s I Will Survive ... I Am What I Am - Gloria Gaynor ... I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The Daily Break Feb 27, 2008
- Discographer (a compiler of discographies): the guy who writes music and lyrics for Gloria Gaynor. - Ashram (a religious retreat): a good way to end a Shaturday night with shomebody shpecial. (Daily Iowan, IA)
'Idol' returns; what would you sing? Jan 15, 2008
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor. Alexis Brooks, 19, student at WTC. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Liza's worse than spiders: ex Nov 26, 2007
It features an eclectic line-up, including disco diva Gloria Gaynor, rapper Coolio, the Tess Tickle dancers, eight midgets known as the Little People of David Land, and the Chinese Girls with Herpes, which was his charity for I'm A Celebrity. "I sing with all these people, and I can't sing and I can't dance. But it's funny," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Nuts' Gest to tread the boards Nov 21, 2007
Theatre impresario David Gest will tour the UK next year with a musical stage show featuring guest appearances from Shalamar, Gloria Gaynor and others. The show, entitled David Gest Is Nuts - My Life as a Musical, opens in London's Hammersmith Apollo next February before travelling around the country. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Review: Diana Ross sings blues, pop, disco - and it's all superb Nov 7, 2007
It would have been nice if Ross had pulled up a stool, sat down and sung some of the classic love songs from the CD, such as "Only You" and "Always and Forever," but the tempo picked up again as Ross closed the show with the Gloria Gaynor disco anthem "I Will Survive." Few complained about the brevity of the performance, however. Most left with smiles on their faces. (San Francisco Chronicle)
World Cup Veteran Diego Maradona Seeks the Next Soccer Superstar Oct 24, 2007
In addition, the event featured an electric mix of entertainment, including an infectious live performance by famed singer Gloria Gaynor, and an extraordinary fashion show. In addition to the U.S. and Canadian competition, concurrent tournaments are scheduled in Buenos Aires, Rome, London, Madrid and Berlin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Legendary Rose Oct 19, 2007
In the musical, Tin and the cast members will belt out songs like Beautiful Girls (Sean Kingston), Like a Virgin (Madonna), I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor) and a Mandarin number, Rose, Rose I Love You (Yao Lee). Carmen Soo, who plays Roses rival, Xuan, said playing a cabaret dancer will be a refreshing change from her previous mild roles. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Graham becomes rock chick Sep 6, 2007
For 'Gray Matters', released earlier this year, she got the chance to perform the hit 'I Will Survive' with legendary performer Gloria Gaynor and co-star Bridget Moynahan. Broken', directed by Australian Alan White, premieres next month. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Local talent boosts Beyonce on tour Jul 20, 2007
Crystal Collins sang background for everyone from the late Rran Luther Vandross, Atlanta Rer Monica to disco vocalist Gloria Gaynor. In March, she released her first CD, "Faith in Progress.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Thirty Years Later, VH1 Remembers The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of 1977 in 'NY77: The Coolest Year In Hell' Premiering Saturday, August 11 at 9PM* Jul 17, 2007
The documentary uses groundbreaking animation to help tell the story, and features interviews with those who lived it, including Ed Koch, Geraldo Rivera, Jimmy Breslin, Gloria Gaynor, Afrika Bambaataa, Chris Stein (Blondie), Richard Hell, KRS-One, Grandmaster Caz, DJ Disco Wiz, Legs McNeil, Annie Sprinkle, Al Goldstein, Tommy Ramone, Jellybean Benitez, Lee Quinones, and many more. "NY77: The Coolest Year In Hell" is the newest film in the VH1 Rock Doc franchise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
32ND DUNDALK HERITAGE FAIR Jun 29, 2007
Of course, no disco retrospective is complete without Wild Cherry s Play That Funky Music White Boy and Gloria Gaynor s I Will Survive, as well as a healthy dose of the Bee Gees. When the men in the brightly colored suits and the perm-wigs take the stage, those 70s favorites will be on the playlist, too. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
"Respect" at 14th St. Playhouse Jun 16, 2007
Gloria Gaynor s I Will Survive, perhaps. The Gershwins Someone to Watch Over Me, maybe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gay programming steps out Jun 13, 2007
"There's only so much bumping and thumping at 180 beats per minute you can take," says Cohen, who adds that the playlist of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Gloria Gaynor and other dance standards is supplemented with tunes from gay artists as well as bands that draw large gay followings, such as Scissor Sisters and the Gossip. If OutQ is primarily a talk channel, Pride Radio is "a musically driven channel that you can shake to," Cohen says. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Notes: Benitez accepts new role Jun 11, 2007
The Official Site of The Florida Marlins: News: Florida Marlins News. A crowd of 20,000 plus was entertained by a "Disco Fever" concert after Saturday night's game at Dolphin Stadium. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
The Best Breakup Songs Jun 5, 2007
Gloria Gaynor-- I Will Survive. M People- Moving on Up. (Suite101.com)
Notes: Ramirez gets the day off May 28, 2007
For more information on the promotion, which will feature musical acts such as Gloria Gaynor, Jo Dee Messina and Joan Jett after future Saturday home games, please visit. Up next: The Marlins open a 10-game road trip on Monday with a 2:20 p.m. ET contest against the Cubs in Chicago. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Fun Wedding Dance Music May 22, 2007
Gloria Gaynor-- I Will Survive. Kool and the Gang-- Celebration. (Suite101.com)
SEEN AND HEARD AT DOLPHIN STADIUM Apr 23, 2007
Among the headliners this season: Joan Jett, Kansas, Disco Fever featuring Gloria Gaynor and American Idol rejects. Performing Saturday night was none other than Cheap Trick, last heard from in perhaps 1982. (Washington Times, DC)
Village People celebrate milestone Apr 13, 2007
When Gloria Gaynor sang that disco anthem "I Will Survive," she could not have been thinking of the Village People. Incredibly, that seminal gay group has morphed into the Rolling Stones of dance music, and this spring celebrates its 30th anniversary in show business. (Variety)
Galileo to Europes taxpayers: I will survive! Apr 10, 2007
In Toulouse they are probably belting out Gloria Gaynor s 1979 hit song I will survive ... As long as they suffer from GPS Envy , Gloria Gaynor s disco anthem will reverberate through the halls of Brussels and elsewhere, and they will keep pouring money into this project. (The Space Review)
Samson: Marlins are more than a game Apr 8, 2007
Samson: Starting with American Idol Favorites, which are contestants who finished in the Top 10 in previous seasons, to Joan Jett, to Kansas, to Jo Dee Messina, to Disco Night with Gloria Gaynor, we've got bands that will entertain you for an hour after each game. Then we've got fireworks, the likes which have not been seen at Dolphin Stadium before. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
'Gray Matters' * Mar 9, 2007
They see Gloria Gaynor (honestly), get drunk and wind up tickling tonsils. The kiss makes Gray realize that she's a lesbian, but what to do next. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Rulon Gardner still loving life Mar 7, 2007
His mother sent him a get-well card that, when he opened it, featured the sound of that memorable Gloria Gaynor song I Will Survive. Rulon just laughed. (USA Today -- Sports)
In Pictures: One-Hit Wonders Mar 7, 2007
Gloria Gaynor, a singer who made her one big splash with the dance song "I Will Survive" in 1978, later renounced the racy disco-era and became a born again Christian. She's settled for some occasional singing and acting ever since. (Forbes)
Rock out at local shows Jan 12, 2007
" And now, almost 30 years later, she is! Sunday she's getting physical at Humphrey's for those of you who can't satiate your hardcore music cravings with only two helpings of Street Scene. George says: It is a sad, inexplicable fact that my new favorite band, The Flying Mullets, was not booked to perform at , perhaps because the band's contract rider requires several live lambs in satin tuxedos for its performance-art-styled live shows. Even without the Mullets, Street Scene's lineup strikes a... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Breaking up isn't always so hard to do Jan 11, 2007
- "I Will Survive," Gloria Gaynor (1979): That most rare creation, a breakup song that's uplifting and fun. This surging anthem makes being alone a noble thing. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Locals Hold Special Ties To Music Legend Brown Jan 5, 2007
Friday January 05, 2007. (Michael O’Kane) The former St. Albans home of rock legend James Brown sits on Linden Boulevard. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
