Donna Summer, the undisputed "Queen Of Disco," died this morning in Florida at age 63. TMZ reported the news that she succumbed to a battle with cancer she had been largely keeping secret. Donna Summer was one of the most successful female recording artists of all time. 14 of her singles reached the pop top 10 and four of them went to #1. Her landmark recordings helped make disco the dominant pop sound of the late 1970s. In a 2 year period from 1978 through early 1980 Donna Summer hit the top 5 with eight consecutive singles. Her 1977 #6 hit single "I Feel Love" is considered by many to be one of the most influential dance music recordings of all time. Donna Summer was a winner of five Grammy Awards. She hit #1 on the dance chart 16 times with hits ranging from 1975 to 2010.
- Watch Donna Summer sing "I Feel Love" live
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