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The Summer of I Feel Love

Exactly 40 years ago, the combination of Donna Summer and writer-producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte created a record that changed the course of dance music, 'I Feel Love'.

Exactly 40 years ago, the combination of Donna Summer's beguiling voice and the studio wizardry of writer-producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte created a record that changed the course of dance music. 'I Feel Love,' released on July 2, 1977, was the template for the electronic revolution that followed, inspiring generations of artists with a daringly futuristic sound that reverberates to this day.

To mark this momentous anniversary, Paul Sexton introduces a celebration of a truly groundbreaking record. 'The Summer Of I Feel Love' features memories of its creation from Moroder and Bellotte, while superstar DJs Arthur Baker and John Morales talk about its impact on both the dancefloor and on their lives. Martyn Ware, meanwhile, describes the influence that 'I Feel Love' had on his work with the Human League and Heaven 17. Also featured are techno pioneer Derrick May, author Tim Lawrence and Sister Bliss of Faithless, who reveal what it was like to remix the track that became the very pulse of disco.

57 minutes

Last on

Thu 28 Dec 2017 22:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Music Played

  • Giorgio Moroder

    Son Of My Father

    • The Best Of Giorgio Moroder.
    • Sony.

  • Donna Summer

    The Hostage

    • The Ultimate Collection (Deluxe Edition).
    • 5.

  • Chicory Tip

    Son Of My Father

    • Dance Hits Of The '60's & '70's.
    • Old Gold.

  • The Hues Corporation

    Rock The Boat

    • Million Sellers Vol.14 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • Donna Summer

    Lady Of The Night

    • The Ultimate Collection (Deluxe Edition).
    • 4.

  • The Salsoul Orchestra

    Salsoul Hustle

    • The Salsoul Orchestra.
    • 4.

  • Donna Summer

    Love to Love You Baby

  • Isao Tomita

    Snowflakes Are Dancing

    • Snowflakes Are Dancing (The Newest Sound Of Debussy).
    • RCA Red Seal.
    • 1.

  • Kraftwerk

    Trans-Europe Express

    • The Best Album Tracks ...Ever! (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Sex Pistols

    Pretty Vacant

    • Sex Pistols - Never Mind The B*s.
    • Virgin.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Dreams

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 007.

  • Donna Summer

    Try Me, I Know We Can Make It

    • A Love Trilogy.
    • GTO.
    • 4.

  • Donna Summer

    Take Me

    • Remember Yesterday.
    • 6.

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love

    • Donna Summer - On The Radio.
    • Casablanca.
    • 7.

  • Giorgio Moroder

    From Here To Eternity

    • (Single).
    • Oasis.
    • 18.

  • Donna Summer

    Bad Girls

    • Donna Summer - Summer Collection.
    • Mercury.

  • Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force

    Planet Rock

    • 100 R&B Classics Original Anthems (Various Artists).
    • Warner Music TV.

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Mix)

    • The Journey : The Very Best Of Donna Summer.
    • 4.

  • New Order

    Blue Monday

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love (Rollo And Sister Bliss Monster Mix)

    • I Feel Love.
    • 1.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Jul 2017 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Thu 28 Dec 2017 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2