Donna Summer - Could It Be Magic (live on German TV, 1976)

Germany, 1976 April 04

[@focusedfreebird]

No autotune...no gimmicks...just her crystal clear voice sounding just like the record!!! Real talent!!!

[@shiningdawn8578]

I don't get why people keep commenting to point out "no autotune". There is tons of modern music that's not done with autotune. Are all of you not able to find it or something?

[@bucdaddy5644]

@Jay Smith just better Talent back in the 60s 70s and 80s. Most of the singers today all sound the same I'll take Aretha Franklin Patti LaBelle Donna Summer Barbra Streisand Linda Ronstadt excetera excetera over today singers

[@divasummer100]

This comment bears to be repeated!

[@Filmandsushirolls]

@@shiningdawn8578 Autotune wasn't invited till the late 90's, it was just pure talent.

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Amen

[@resistanceisfutile76]

It's so beautiful to watch the German people be in awe of a beautiful black woman with a voice of an angel!

[@doobly140]

damn stop being such a race baiter!! she is a beautiful woman with a wonderful voice..THAT'S ENOUGH!

[@rovano926]

I would have loved to see that German awe if she had kept the sexual panting and moaning (1:45-2:10) - but they have censored the song. Shame!

[@Plexpara]

Whats so strange abut it? May you stop believing old War propaganda of a racist german Culture. We had several black stars here in Germany. And it was absolute normal. I grew up with that.

[@resistanceisfutile76]

I understand that there is a language and cultural barrier between most European and American cultures. If you'd use your eyes, you will see the awe. Perhaps if that was the case, European history may not have been so bloody.

[@Plexpara]

Now you changed your comment....

[@danielalmir6378]

It's funny the fact that when she's talking with the interviewer she looks uncomfortable and nervous, but when she starts singing, she calms herself down, she enjoys the moment...

[@kaimauracher6758]

the tv-host was embarassing, guess she was annoyed. I would.

[@ramonsanabria1472]

@@kaimauracher6758 Could be ?

[@merneptahtibidoh100]

She was a shy person by nature. I heard that when recording “Love to love you baby” she asked Giorgio to get rid off everyone in the studio. Shy person but a great singer.

[@aliciagabriel2724]

​@@kaimauracher6758 He made doofy questions about the cost her appartment in Munich and tjat she is so rich ro pay enoufh taxes. .it was unconfortable it was hee private life. In other interviews also after her 60 yeara she spoke still fluently german.

[@Ka-hs4yc]

It’s because he was annoying

[@independentfilmandhealing]

Who on earth could just stand up and sing so beautifully? Extraordinary!

[@iamshebeeloloindigenous]

Yaaassssss!!!!!

[@jadfakhouri8535]

Whitney Houston :)

[@DannyintheSpirit]

One moment she is in conversation, the next she is inhabiting a song.

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

That's why people like her get paid millions, and the rest of us just sit back and admire their talents.

[@RobertDemetz]

Maybe it’s playback?

[@williegraves356]

People just don’t realize actually how many talented people there was back in 50’ 60’ 70’s and 80’s. If you couldn’t sing because there wasn’t technology just God gifted talent.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

1950s always sounded awful to me. 1980s produced madonna the first female without any ability to be mass marketed to stupid crass low class people.

[@rf6724]

@@dampergoldenrod4156Wow, i love Madonna. You think you are so classy😂 Tell you something: putting other people down makes you low life.

[@salb.9285]

Saw her live twice. Without a doubt, the finest vocalist I have ever heard. Such a powerful unwavering voice. No one today comes close to her talent. She is sorely missed. Love to love you Donna!

[@rocco...]

Lucky you! 😁😁

[@philippepetit6575]

1👁️

[@nicoleford4654]

Can we take a minute and appreciate that outfit? Makeup, nails, skirt, boots, top, with a nice chain.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

donna was so underrated for her costumes and style while some nasty, vile, uncool, sociopathic hag like madonna was supposed to be cool

[@Bacalao2929]

Nice shoulders

[@MASing-fx8eg]

Couldn‘t see boots only saw boobs.

[@steviec6295]

Yes she's singing LIVE! No special effects. No retakes. That fabulous voice and it's all Donna!

[@MsMartiniano]

Amazing Voice!!!!!♡

[@errolthomas9426]

Tomorrow Donna would be 72. Rest in peace sister. You still remain as one of the best.

[@c.ostriker5572]

Let me make this clear. Donna Summer eclipses them ALL. YES all of them. She is hands down in my humble opinion better than Aretha, Mariah, Celine,Whitney, Chaka khan, Patti, Tina Marie, you name it. Since her burst upon the music scene, Ms. Summer had such a unique, translucent, crystal clear, resounding voice with legendary range, and unlike those I mentioned and others I haven't, Ms. Summer didn't STRAIN or force her voice. It just flowed with such an other worldly projection and resonance that belied adequate description. She is the ONLY one whom I've heard who sounded 110 percent and more, PRECISELY as her studio recordings. The ONLY other female singer who accomplished that was none other than Barbara Streisand. Outside of that no one else belongs in the same zipcode mate, with Donna Summer. I will ALWAYS believe this.

[@gotti6969]

Yes, the G.O.A.T. of female vocalists (GREATEST OF ALL TIME.)

[@lurning]

Perfectly said. Effortlessly. You never saw her strain her voice. Later when she couldn’t hit the notes she didn’t say “Let me hear you sing it” like everyone seems to do now! She would work around it.

[@martindouwe6099]

Donna Summer and Whitney Houston both died in 2012, 2 of the best female singers ever.

[@SadAnorak]

How she just gets up and sing an emotional hit song

[@josephcalderon8263]

Those people in the audience did NOT know for a second they were there witnessing a Legend. Incredible RAW music, RAW sound.

[@oliverwittofficial4997]

She wasn't a legend by this time. For most people, she was just the sexy chick that moaned "Love To Love You, Baby". The legend came in later.

[@saschapleuger2719]

​@@oliverwittofficial4997I don't think Joseph's comment is meant as an accusation, it is just the pure truth!

[@Plexpara]

Well nobody knew that at this time. Its still early in her career

[@jvpa7125]

The range and purity of her voice was on a different level in my opinion

[@MrAntiSellOut]

It would've been awesome if Donna Summer had released some of her hits in German since she spoke the language so very beautifully. Rest in peace Donna. It's been almost six years since we've lost you.

[@masongarrett3066]

I'm glad you mentioned her knowing German! I'm just learning this and I'm impressed by her speaking fluent German!

[@uuo3546]

@@masongarrett3066 yes her German is pretty good and you can definitely hear a bavarian accent☺️

[@personofinterestchocolatem9158]

She did actually release "love to love you baby" in German. It's probably here on you tube.

[@daniellarkins3849]

@@uuo3546 are you German by any chance

[@uuo3546]

@@daniellarkins3849 yes. I live near Stuttgart. Where are you from?

[@pattigood9087]

Her voice....pure gold.

[@dominiqueguilbaud7403]

Trop de souvenirs si CHERS et avec ROBBIE WILLIAMS 💙💚💛🧡❤💜

[@waywardronin8755]

Oh my goodness, I love it. Never knew she can Sprechenze Deutsch!!

[@LilannB]

She lived in Germany for several years with her first husband who was German. Her stage name Summer is a variation of her married name Sommer.

[@henryhoeflaken9524]

Donna had the greatest voice ever❤

[@tshouse2782]

Absolutely

[@djmoch1001]

Love that Donna's actually singing the song live to the instrumental track. Fantastic.

[@Pinkladyisv]

The power of her voice is incredible!

[@karimbennett5651]

She must have been a joy to work with in the studio: “One Take Donna!”

[@tombrowne1163]

Perfect in 1975 after hearing Donna summer i wanted to be a dj thanks to her I was a dj for 30 years I loved playing her music the dance floor was always full she was a big part of my life and still is it was a sad day when she passed but I'm sure she's singing along with the the other angels now ❤️

[@britishguy]

This performance is stunning and effortless. Brought a tear to my eye. RIP Donna x.

[@andiboysuzara7183]

Such a good song, such a wonderful voice. The audience is soo dead.

[@rocco...]

No kidding. Tot!

[@1derfullBeast]

German audience!i am german , too- but more of a mediteran tempered type of man!😅

[@bathbedbook]

Donna looking stunningly beautiful, and just seconds after speaking, stands up and launchs into perfect relaxed vocals then slowly walks downstairs to the stage whilst continuing to sing and talk to the camera! Just unbelievably talent ed. I wonder if the producer from that show ever looked back and thought we shouldn't have faded her out early. Truly missed - Love you Donna ❤

[@xxxbrooklyn]

Live performance gave me chills hearing her voice

[@nodeloc1955]

Amazing to be able to sing this live. What a talent we had with Donna. German audience like statues.

[@13MAM13]

🤣 Japanese audiences are the same

[@hermann1313]

it was a common staging for tv show in those days in Germany.

[@drcokepepper]

She just barely opens her mouth and power thunders out of it.its as if she knows if she opens her mouth to wide we would be blown against a wall,she has to keep that powerful voice in check.i was born in 1963 and its so unsettling that so many singers i admired are now gone.prince,michael Jackson, george Michael,mary Wilson,aretha franklin,Natalie Cole,Luther vandross, to name a few and i just realized i didnt even need to write their whole name cause we know who they are just from their first name.

[@Plexpara]

Lol calm down. Its not the Dragonborn from Skyrim.

[@sebastiano6793]

Donna's voice... Totally live, totally awesome. Nobody like The Queen of Music. 👑💖💖💖

[@operabilia]

Yes, and we shall remember that her voice was "classically" trained! It would have lasted for many more years ....

[@brigittehajjar6148]

The queen of disco . Gorgeous and beautiful miss her

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Goddamn brilliance. She sings the shit out of that song.

[@scottlang7271]

Wow, Donna stands up - and all of that vocal power is ready to go. What a talent!

[@karasays01]

Wish we had Donna Longer. But I love this woman!!

[@ollipolli78]

we all do, she still makes me feel crazy each time I see her, after all these years... i can never forget her, she will remain in my dreams for ever

[@melmortimer1545]

She just gets up and sings....she's that good ....just raw talent ....this is live ..it's not mimed ...I think Donna sounds better live then studio ..and thats a rare talent....I love her .. Melanie 33 🎤❤️🌈💋💋

[@farleytaylor5493]

Stunning live vocal.

[@SisKay1965]

What a beautiful lady …with an amazing voice…gone to soon… rest in paradise queen❤️🙏🏾🌹🔥

[@randycisneros4111]

Donna Summer when she sings this song it sounds perfect no matter what year she sang it. Donna will always be the number one female singer of all time. Rest in peace Donna and thank you for all the memories in my disco dancing party days.

[@klauskarnath2935]

Angel of my Life Time.

[@alainvincent1309]

Lord Have Mercy A Voice Like No Other R.I.P. LaDonna Gaines Gone But Never Forgotten

[@mikewellwood1412]

Wow, German speaker too? Bravisima! Ausgezeichnet. She was my definition of "sexy" back in 1976. Still is, come to think of it. We miss you Donna!

[@cecilia8621]

She was at that time married to a german and had her child Mimi born in 1974..

[@merneptahtibidoh100]

She has been married to an Austrian guy. Who’s last name was Sommer. Which means “Summer” in English. :)

[@radamik]

Fascinating relic (for want of a better word) from mid 70s culture - she looks elegant, sings gorgeously, and the whole video is a priceless example of top culture of the day. Even the interviewer’s jacket - the right way to do 70s fashion. I’d have worn it in a second.

[@AngelaDibble-qc2ot]

Donna's version of this song is the very best.

[@chriskohler7510]

Gen Z -Look and Learn. No autotune. Just pure raw talent.

[@sabinafonseca514]

Jajaja muy buena..

[@carpediem4179]

still a powerfull beautifull voice, rest in peace donna, but your voice will stay forever

[@josecarlosrodriguezsanchez5614]

Not a Princess not a Queen but more a Queen of Queen's a Pharaoh of Disco music! No match yet! In a class of her own! 🌹💕🙏

[@Plexpara]

Love how she just switch from a Interview in perfect German to amazing Singing in English

[@TopJimmyWinn]

I love her version of this, it's the best

[@Midonga6907]

Beautiful, just beautiful, absolutely beautiful 😍😍😍

[@eddyorozco4660]

Beautiful! So simple and naturaly looking with her unique style and powerful charming voice, i feel sad she had to leave... Really awesome!!!

[@rbcinmia]

Beautiful Donna!

[@mnnblackpoemology4661]

What a wonderful life journey for both Ms. Summers and Ms. Jones to have live and work in Germany and France at such a time, not to mention to learn the language . . . wonderful memories . . .

[@ding174]

All the awards she won against some pretty heavy hitters of her time proves her talent and the genuine love people had for her music and voice.

[@drdzida2517]

Donna! we are together in 1976 again, just now! and you are so beautiful...

[@avalugtudrumcovers2061]

Just like the record..

[@DA90027]

She was amazing and that audience looked like their Quaaludes were kicking in...

[@ancientname]

Lol.

[@Coasterdude02149]

I wouldn't mind a few 714's now lol

[@Ciclopea2]

Pure beauty, her presence, demeanor, voice, and in complete control and command of her talent. I love Donna Summer, forever the Queen of Disco.

[@Dannyboi2]

Wow, great quality... no lipsync, who knew 1976. where did you find this gem? Thank you! It's funny, I awoke this monday morning here in Florida and looked at my reminders on my laptop and this was the first thing on the list. and it was Magic. I felt as if she was calling me, I did meet her for a brief moment when she was at the height of the disco era. It took me back in time. I do wish she was still around but, hope she's in a better place. If there are angels and a heaven I'd like to be her friend someday.

[@chrismitchell7351]

Danny boi2 I was so touched to read what you wrote. I have a big oil painting of her in my lounge and still listen to her all the time. I dont think there has been anyone that had such an incredible voice. She makes me feel better even if the song is a sad one. What an unbelievable talent and youre so blessed to have met her!

[@masongarrett3066]

@@chrismitchell7351 What you wrote made me feel good to know you appreciated another person's love of Donna Summer!

[@jedjules1952]

I just died and came back❤️❤️❤️

[@A1441]

Wonderful voice! What a stage presence!

[@themotownboy1]

Singing it live!!

[@job89]

When she comes down the stairs, damn

[@ollipolli78]

i am afraid we all are damned when we see her, just looking at her put fire in your eyes, this lovely baby was so f... hot !

[@quincymastin5131]

@@ollipolli78 beautiful

[@markevans2280]

A natural beauty, no boob job, ordinary dress, no bra, looks sooo sexy

[@fabiolasammartino7683]

@@markevans2280 I know, right? Even her concert dresses are so humble and yet she is so amazing! No changing of hundreds of costumes for every song like today's artists. She was something..

[@Dwhite4]

Replaying her entrance is a joy. She is stunning.

[@absolutelyfreestockshots1931]

I love her and I miss her.

[@klauskarnath2935]

Wonderful Disco Hit from the untouchable Queen ✨

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

This is beyond gorgeous, in so many ways!

[@hifrommike2120]

Deserved the title of "DIVA." 🙂🙃

[@joebarcelona]

Wow. Amazing to watch her work through layers of distraction, cultural, linguistic, racial, geographic, the stares, and THE STAIRS, lol, to connect with the song, and bring it. Damn.

[@chrispnw2547]

This was what was supposed to happen. The Three Degrees traveled and entertained globally bringing their look, sound, persona and culture with them. In doing so, they subtly reminded the world how much we share in common despite clear differences. When a person becomes multi-lingual you will never see the world in the same light ever again as you gain insight to the inner-workings of a culture. From an early age, I love hearing someone sing in English when their birth language is German. The phrasing and tone is unique and distinctive.

[@johnshares444]

Slava Ukraini

[@MsMartiniano]

Wow ......live!!!!! The Queen of disco!!!!!

[@MrGlendale111]

I lived in Germany in the 70s. I didn't realize DS lived in Germany, and was German speaking. Seemed like everything was ABBA back then.

[@STEFFSTMOORE]

Just AMAZING. The amazing video quality... the beauty of Donna in her prime, still a little shy on a set... the absolute perfection of her live voice. Tears well up in my eyes when I watch this. I miss her so much...

[@darrellfrazier8785]

Omg I'm back in the mid 70s as a pre-teen kid in West Philly, so in love with this woman. Good times. Disco Rox!!!!

[@mrxman581]

Perfect pitch. Beautiful tone and vibrato.

[@dskywalker3397]

LaDonna Gaines: one of a kind.

[@brkitdwn]

I've had the good fortune of seeing her sing live and she had such a powerful sexy voice. Love to love you catapulted her into the stratosphere of startdum and oh what a career she had. RIP beautiful Donna Summer.

[@petercofrancesco1620]

I love ❤️ Donna Summer !

[@auroragoncalves5080]

I wish they had an audience cam, I'd love to see their reaction to her singing. My mouth would be open the whole time. Amazing performance 👏

[@gcmacyman]

Grea authentic singer , and one of the best voices. There's a sadness about her here though, then I see this is 1976 the year she got divorced and I saw an interview where she said she felt so bad about the divorce and it really depressed her, yet she sang through her sadness.

[@otziben]

Unique voice. Raw talent. You may be right about her sadness. Nonetheless she was already in a relationship when performing this. The "sweet Peter" she sings about in the song was acgually her boyfriend then.

[@franciscom.e.9780]

I'd never had imagined that she could speak German! Das war mir aber sehr toll zu entdecken!

[@walterpagano7698]

German tv took all the glamour away ( terrible make up, frozen audience ) but still within a second she gives a stunning performance and what a voice !

[@Plexpara]

dude...it was still early in her career. she was no star at this time. you people talk like from todays view. you ever saw a random musician allready like the biggest superstar early in his career in a small show? Of course nothing is great here. it was a small show with small stars

[@duxberry1958]

Donna was amazing ...

[@pamelav6364]

a clear breaking voice of a woman who will lead the way

[@auroragoncalves5080]

Her voice melts like butter, so beautiful and strong

[@derekantill3721]

A really professional live performance from Donna Summer.

[@tonyhinds6882]

I love you Donna. Thank you for the great music and memories ❤ 😊

[@Mexxconnection]

What a voice

[@brianpan6453]

What amazes me the most is that this young German audience could sit still during that entire performance from God's angel on earth.

[@christinepoynter5810]

I San The Stones in Munich. Same kind of audience.

[@deewoo2776]

⭐⭐⭐ Donna Summer ⭐⭐⭐ 🎙🎙🎙Thee Pop Singer🎙🎙🎙 Always delivers superbly in her live vocal performances. As the person below me stated sounds pretty much like the original recording. Donna Summer was truly 🔻One A Kind🔻 ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@scottpeck4432]

A true once in a lifetime Goddess.

[@neguys]

Donna summer was amazing. Miss her love her xoxo

[@williamdrijver4141]

Unbelievable talent! And she speaks some German too (Same for Chaka Khan).

[@sukie584]

She was fluent. She lived & worked in theater in Germany.

[@SABOREAME68]

Sublime what this artist bestowed upon us with her gifted talent, gone but not forgotten R.I.P. Donna Summer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@EmmettGlenn]

Thanks a BILLION for posting this extraordinary piece of video! So great of you for sharing! Danke eine MILLIONEN für dieses außergewöhnliche Video! So großartig von dir zum Teilen!

[@JorgeHernandez-yr2xr]

Wow audience was in a trance with the magic of Donna! thanks Inaki for sharing this great video of our favorite diva.

[@waynedexter]

They’re cardboard cutouts 😒

[@salvatoredioguardi3132]

Barry is proud and honored to have an Icon like Donna cover his songs!!

[@Gump-tion]

Her voice and the songs she sung were just magical!

[@darendee5682]

She was so young here and that pure singing voice..wow!

[@fgraffin]

Her voice is amaizing!

[@LodewijkieNL]

What a singer......wow

[@bfla1971]

She was my first crush. I was 7 when somebody in my family bought the On The Radio album. I still have it today. Man, that was music you could feeeel.

[@theexmann]

Great video. You can clearly see her raw talent.

[@LuxDef]

als ich vor kurzen zum ersten mal mrs. summer in alten interbiews deutsch schnacken hörte+sah, war ich irgendwie verzückt :D traumfrau die dadurch irgendwie erreichbar wirkte, eine kleine sekunde nur ...

[@miragedesert8405]

My fav song by Donna

[@slidetbone]

This was a track, but the voice is real! SO real and that is what is missing from the current mess we have thanks to the multinationals. Donna was in tune, pure and so talented. So real. No gimmicks. This track is also amazing, and the orchestration not found in today's cookie cutter I - V - vi - IV crap. She may be gone but her music lives forever. No one to this day can touch her vocally.

[@ymjl]

Listen to Donna Summer’s voice - beautiful

[@maxielydna8554]

2019 And still listening!!!!