The Power of Gloria Gaynor
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The Power of Gloria Gaynor, also known as The Power, is the twelfth studio album by Gloria Gaynor
, released in 1986, which is composed mostly of cover versions of other popular songs from the 1970s and 80s, and is her only album to be released on Stylus Records. It was originally only released in the UK. The album was issued on record, compact disc
and cassette
, each containing bonus tracks of re-recorded versions of a few of Gaynor's biggest hits in a medley and a remixed version of "Don't You Dare Call It Love".
The Power of Gloria Gaynor was a huge departure from her disco albums, as well as her previous two albums that were R&B and dance
based. It failed to perform any better than Gaynor's previous efforts of the 80s, but did peak at #81 on the UK album chart in October 1986. It has been licensed by many low-budget record labels and re-released on CD countless times (never by the same name) occasionally with other tracks by Gloria Gaynor recorded for other albums. On many reissues of the album, a cover of "Careless Whisper
" is also included, which was presumably recorded for this album in London with the rest of the tracks, but went unused when the album was originally released.
The only single released was the remixed version of "Don't You Dare Call It Love", one of two tracks written by Gaynor for this release, on a 12-inch single
in the UK. The B-side contained Gaynor's cover of "Every Breath You Take
", originally recorded by The Police
in 1983, also remixed.
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , "Let Me Know " and "I Am What I Am" .-Early career:Gaynor was a singer with the Soul...
, released in 1986, which is composed mostly of cover versions of other popular songs from the 1970s and 80s, and is her only album to be released on Stylus Records. It was originally only released in the UK. The album was issued on record, compact disc
Compact Disc
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and cassette
Compact Cassette
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, each containing bonus tracks of re-recorded versions of a few of Gaynor's biggest hits in a medley and a remixed version of "Don't You Dare Call It Love".
The Power of Gloria Gaynor was a huge departure from her disco albums, as well as her previous two albums that were R&B and dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
based. It failed to perform any better than Gaynor's previous efforts of the 80s, but did peak at #81 on the UK album chart in October 1986. It has been licensed by many low-budget record labels and re-released on CD countless times (never by the same name) occasionally with other tracks by Gloria Gaynor recorded for other albums. On many reissues of the album, a cover of "Careless Whisper
Careless Whisper
"Careless Whisper" is a 1984 single by George Michael , released by Epic Records in the UK, Japan, and other countries; and by Columbia Records in North America. The song was George Michael's first solo single although he was still performing in Wham! at the time...
" is also included, which was presumably recorded for this album in London with the rest of the tracks, but went unused when the album was originally released.
The only single released was the remixed version of "Don't You Dare Call It Love", one of two tracks written by Gaynor for this release, on a 12-inch single
12-inch single
The 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality...
in the UK. The B-side contained Gaynor's cover of "Every Breath You Take
Every Breath You Take
"Every Breath You Take" is a song by The Police on the band's 1983 album Synchronicity, written by Sting and Andy Summers . The single was one of the biggest hits of 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight weeks and the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. It also topped the...
", originally recorded by The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
in 1983, also remixed.
Track listing
- "The Eye of the Tiger"
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" - "The Power of Love"
- "Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldEverybody Wants to Rule the World"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by the British New Wave band Tears for Fears.It was the band's ninth single release in the United Kingdom and seventh UK Top 40 chart hit, peaking at number two in April 1985...
" - "What A Wonderful World"
- "Every Breath You TakeEvery Breath You Take"Every Breath You Take" is a song by The Police on the band's 1983 album Synchronicity, written by Sting and Andy Summers . The single was one of the biggest hits of 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight weeks and the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. It also topped the...
" - "Don't You Dare Call It Love"
- "Every Time You Go Away"
- "Broken WingsBroken WingsBroken Wings may refer to:* "Broken Wings" , a 1953 hit for The Stargazers* "Broken Wings" , 1985* "Broken Wings" , 2004* "Broken Wings", a song by Bryan Adams from 11...
" - "SuddenlySuddenly (Billy Ocean song)"Suddenly" is a popular song from 1985 written and performed by the Trinidadian-born, British-based pop music singer Billy Ocean. It is the title track to the singer's 1984 breakthrough album, which was produced by Keith Diamond....
" - "Top Shelf"
- "He's Out Of My LifeShe's Out of My Life"She's Out of My Life" is a song written by musical artist Tom Bahler. Although it has been claimed that Bahler wrote the song about Karen Carpenter, Bahler stated, "The fact is, I had already written that song by the time Karen and I became romantic. That song was written more about Rhonda Rivera...
" - "I Want To Know What Love IsI Want to Know What Love Is"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. and is the band's biggest hit...
" - "Greatest Hits Medley - "I Will SurviveI Will Survive"I Will Survive" is a song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris...
", "Never Can Say GoodbyeNever Can Say Goodbye"Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group's most successful songs...
", "Reach Out I'll Be ThereReach Out I'll Be There"Reach Out I'll Be There" is a 1966 hit song recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song is one of the most well-known Motown tunes of the 1960s and is today considered The Tops' signature song...
", "I Am What I AmI Am What I Am (Broadway musical song)"I am what I am" is a song originally introduced in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles . The song is the finale number of the musical's first act, and performed by the character of Albin Mougeotte, first played by George Hearn...
" - "Don't You Dare Call It Love" (remix)
Sources
- http://www.rateyourmusic.com/artist/gloria_gaynor