GLORIA GAYNOR. Her name is recognized worldwide. Her voice a dynamic force. Her Grammy Award winning signature song, "I Will Survive," an inspiration that has touched the hearts of people all over the world. In September 2002, Logic Records/BMG released the highly anticipated U.S. LP entitled "I Wish You Love." That was her first worldwide release in 15 years. It gave birth to 4 #1 dance singles on Billboards Dance Charts as well as her first top ten, "I Never Knew", on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Charts. She also recorded a new version of "I Will Survive" in Spanglish, recorded live in Brazil.
In 1973, Gloria Gaynor made history as Billboard gave birth to the Disco Action Charts. "Never Can Say Good-Bye" bowed at #1 on the charts and became the first Dance Song to reach #1 status in dance music. 30 years later, Gloria Gaynor is still setting the standard. In March of 2001, her single, "Just Keep Thinkin' About You," topped the Billboard Dance/Club charts at #1, while her international hit "Last Night" with Giorgio Moroder debuted at #1 throughout Europe. In keeping with the theme of #1, Gloria Gaynor was the first to record an album especially for clubs, and the first to do a mega-extended dance medley party mix, releasing 12" dance singles that are now high-end collectors items.
Her popularity has continuously flourished into the new millennium. In 2002, she was honored at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo with the coveted LEGEND award presented by long time fan Prince Albert. She made a splash on Broadway in the longest running musical revue, "Smokey Joe's Café." FOX television series "That '70's Show" and the wildly popular, "Ally McBeal" featured Gloria Gaynor as a guest star introducing her to a whole new generation of television viewers. The film industry continues to feature "I Will Survive," on the soundtrack of more than a half dozen major motion picture releases.
VH-1 honored Gloria Gaynor with the number one spot during their countdown of the Top 100 Dance Records of All Time for "I Will Survive".
Live concerts are an integral part of Gloria Gaynor. She has touched audiences in more than 80 countries with her electrifying performances. Numerous dignitaries and ambassadors from the likes of President Clinton, Princess Grace, Prince Rainer and Pope John Paul II have had the pleasure of watching Ms. Gaynor perform. The French World Cup Soccer Team appointed her as their official "Godmother" because of her inspiring, uplifting music. Gloria even made the time to write an autobiography entitled, "I Will Survive" (St. Martin's Press) that is a revealing trip through her journey in life. She also lends her support to numerous charities ranging from the likes of The Rita Hayworth Gala for Alzheimer's to Revlon's Annual Walk for Life.
On the horizon for the near future, friends and colleagues are planning a TV tribute to the pioneer of "dance" music as we know it today, featuring many prominent artists from the past and today. She is writing a new book tentatively titled, I WILL SURVIVE - 'Real Life Stories of Real Life Survivors'. She is also working on some new material that will be part of the tribute CD. In addition, Gloria is setting her sites on Hollywood as she'll be playing herself in the upcoming New Line Cinema feature film, GRAY MATTERS, starring Heather Graham, Sissy Spacek, Alan Cummings and others.
She also hosted a documentary to be released on DVD, June 7 of 2005, "DISCO: Spinning The Story." A point by point history of disco music and how it evolved to what it is today.
Whatever Gloria Gaynor sets out to accomplish you can be sure that it will have a positive transformation in the art of music and life as everything she touches is with her deep spirit.
