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Old 17-05-2012, 16:44
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Just saw the breaking news headline on DS.

Made some fantastic records in her career, she will be sadly missed.

My thoughts and prayers go to her friends and family.
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:44
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Such tragic news.

A really talented vocalist, and a disco pioneer to boot.
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:47
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I can't believe that. Only 63. Natural causes? Has she been ill. What a superb voice. Loved her records.
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:48
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Donna Summer has died at the age of 63.

The disco superstar passed away after a battle with cancer, according to reports.

More to follow.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...s-aged-63.html
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:48
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I'm absolutely shocked at this. Love's Unkind was the first single I ever bought with my pocket money.

RIP Donna. Fantastic singer and performer.
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:51
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Very Sad news. I was a big fan of hers when she was at her zenith in the 70's/80's. The MacArthur Park Suite was one of the first 12 inch singles i ever bought.
And i still have it. RIP.
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:53
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Such tragic news.

A really talented vocalist, and a disco pioneer to boot.
This. RIP
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Old 17-05-2012, 16:54
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Very shocked at this news; I had no idea she had been ill.

RIP.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:01
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Tragic news. Donna's work with Giorgio Moroder was truly pioneering.

RIP the Queen of Disco.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:02
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Rip Donna.

A true disco legend. You'll not be forgotten.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:02
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RIP Donna Summer, condolences to all family and friends.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:03
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Was so shocked when I saw the breaking news banner, R.I.P. Donna another great gone
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:04
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I am geniunely saddened by this

I mean Donna is one of my fave artists....blasted Bad girls album the other day thinking id love her to make a new Nu-Disco style album....so so saddnedd by it

RIP Donna...Queen Of Disco!
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:09
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Beautiful woman, beautiful heart, beautiful voice.
She truly was gifted and I might rustle up a few friends and have a disco weekend in her very great honour!

Love and thoughts to her family
x
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:11
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Was so shocked when I saw the breaking news banner, R.I.P. Donna another great gone
Me too, my mouth genuinely dropped.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:13
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One of the sounds of my growing up years.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:13
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Heartbroken about the news. Huge disco pioneer. She influenced ALL the big disco divas.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:14
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Me too, my mouth genuinely dropped.
Same here. I had no idea she was ill. May she rest in peace.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:16
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I Feel Love is one of the best if not THE best disco tunes of ALL Time.

RIP Donna Summer.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:17
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So so sad, I really loved her and her music!
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:21
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I'm deeply saddened to see that the Big C has won where is narrowly failed a year of so ago with Nile Rodgers who was arguably Donna's male equivalent of Disco (as the main writer/producer in CHIC).

In an age where "singers" with dubious live vocal talents are lauded such as Britney Spears (who else is not looking forward to US X-Factor see her criticising acts vocal talents) & Rihanna, this is a sad timely reminder of what great authentic real artists were capable of Once Upon A Time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrpDT22XXn0
Donna Summer - Last Dance (Live Midnight Special 1978)

RIP the Queen Of Disco!
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:24
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such sad news and i had no idea she was ill. she made so many great records and like other people cited she was an inspiration for many other artists.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:29
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Never knew she was ill - poor thing. RIP.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:30
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RIP The Queen of Disco.
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Old 17-05-2012, 17:32
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I Feel Love is one of the best if not THE best disco tunes of ALL Time.

RIP Donna Summer.
I disagree slightly. It is one of the best singles of ANY genre EVER. The 1981 Patrick Cowley remix is just one of the best remixes ever. I also LOVED No More Tears and MacArthur Park and not forgetting the best version of Could it be magic . R.I.P.
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