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    Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Donna Summer


    Kenny1964 — 18 years ago(June 11, 2007 06:25 AM)

    "On The Radio" is my favorite Donna Summer tune (the long version of the song).
    Anyone else think that the song (also the theme song for the 1980 movie "Foxes")is possibly her best?

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      jimmyuscareways — 18 years ago(June 11, 2007 03:59 PM)

      Kenny1964, I have to agree with you on this one! Wasn't she nominated for an "Oscar" for this song???

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        buby1987 — 18 years ago(September 20, 2007 09:46 PM)

        It is definitely one of her very best. I checked a reference book, the song was not nominated for a Best Song Oscar, although it should've been. Fame won best song for 1980.

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          pvd295 — 18 years ago(March 04, 2008 12:48 PM)

          I think that's because the song was not 'written specifically' for the movie - it was written for her album (to qualify the song has to be purposely written for the film).

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                Hoohawnaynay — 17 years ago(November 20, 2008 04:35 PM)

                I prefer the version of On the Radio that is in the movie's opening credits, she sang it a bit softer and more intimate than the radio version, I wish they would releases this one too!

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                  buby1987 — 17 years ago(November 22, 2008 09:57 PM)

                  I'd put it in her Top Five greatest songs along with Bad Girls, Dim All the Lights, I Feel Love and Love to Love You Baby.

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                    3_Beekman_Place — 17 years ago(November 24, 2008 06:07 PM)

                    I find it very hard to pick just one song as a favorite. So many of her songs and albums (or album "sides" back in the day) hold memories of certain times and places But if someone put a gun to my head and said "PICK ONE" I'd say Heaven Knows.
                    As a single (45 rpm) it's one of the best meeting of singer, song and production. From the swirling strings in the beginging blending seamlessly into a hot drum/bass line, to the interplay of female and male voices. Then there is the "raise yo' hands in the air" chorus. It's probably the happiest sounding song about a troubled relationship on record!
                    Then there's the looong version
                    Not so much a remix or extended version, but a SUITE! MacArthur Park Suite to be exact. Side 4 of Live and More was a 17+ minute aural masterpiece!
                    Heaven Knows perfection!

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                      buby1987 — 17 years ago(November 24, 2008 06:56 PM)

                      Heaven Knows is a great song. So many great ones to choose from.

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                        Hoohawnaynay — 17 years ago(November 25, 2008 08:29 AM)

                        I'd pick anything from 1975 to 1980, god I miss that era. When I look at the world now, music included I want to put a gun to my head. Those were great times, the music was happy and not so harsh and depressing as today.

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                          heyuactor — 13 years ago(July 02, 2012 07:05 AM)

                          I love listening to 'On the Radio'. It's wonderful.
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                            pvd295 — 13 years ago(July 02, 2012 09:45 AM)

                            It really is a great song. It would have been fun if she did a whole 'radio' concept for the album, with songs which referenced radio back then. 'On The Radio', 'Radio Ga-Ga', 'Video Killed the Radio Star', etc. Summer could have had quite a fun time with an album such as this!
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