Donna Summer (album)

Donna Summer
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 19, 1982 (1982-07-19)
RecordedDecember 1981–April 1982
Studio
Genre
Length41:09
LabelGeffen
ProducerQuincy Jones
Donna Summer chronology
I'm a Rainbow
(1981)
Donna Summer
(1982)
She Works Hard for the Money
(1983)
Singles from Donna Summer
  1. "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)"
    Released: June 1982
  2. "State of Independence"
    Released: September 1982
  3. "The Woman in Me"
    Released: November 1982
  4. "Protection"
    Released: December 1982 (Japan)
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Donna Summer is the tenth studio album by American singer Donna Summer, released on July 19, 1982, by Geffen Records. It featured the Top 10, Grammy-nominated "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" single. The album itself saw a drop in chart position from her previous album, peaking at No.20, but ultimately outsold it by remaining on the Billboard 200 for 37 weeks - nearly 20 weeks more. Its longevity was aided by follow-up singles "State of Independence" and "The Woman in Me", which charted at 41 and 33 respectively.

The album marked a departure for Summer as it was produced by hit-making producer Quincy Jones, something that the record company had insisted on to ensure success, albeit falling below expectations. The recording proved a less than happy experience for Summer in part because she was pregnant with her daughter Amanda Grace at the time.

On its 40th anniversary in 2022, Donna Summer's estate announced a re-issue of the album with one unreleased track, which was originally a B-side on the lead single.