Donna Summer - If There Is Music There (from VH1 Presents Live & More Encore!)

[@athenagriego4561]

No crazy riffs and runs! She is telling a story. Just EXQUISITE AND CLASS! R.I.P. QUEEN

[@ScottJasonMiller]

A household name before social media. Almost every home had at least one Donna Summer LP. But her beautiful vocals went way beyond Disco.

[@jordyntaylor877]

Underrated and unmentioned like so many and that isn't fair. Donna and Phyllis Hyman should always be in the conversation

[@mariomarac9096]

She was so beautiful

[@thomasaddison4812]

Before Whitney, Celine and Mariah there was Donna. A woman that was so underrated as a vocalist. She had the power of Whitney and Celine and the Angel voice of Mariah. RIP you will always be number 1 in my life.

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Over the top.

[@laureneastman914]

I couldn’t agree more! RIP you are deeply missed Donna!!!

[@PrimateEnrichment]

All true

[@yukifujita5856]

so true, her voice was fantastic.

[@robertpatterson2235]

She wasn’t underrated. She was and will always be a superstar. She made music and had hits in every decade until she passed, that’s not underrated. #legndary #icon #originaldiva

[@DavidRichardson95]

Who came here right after the documentary? Such a beautiful woman and the total package. Rest in heaven to the queen of disco.

[@JNez72]

I sure did. What a poignant way to end the doc. We love Donna!

[@marioncody6586]

I also did.had to hear this beautiful song by the great donna summer .the performance is magnificent and her voice just beyond words rip ms donna summer😊

[@faywheeler8328]

I did! Love love love her! The soundtrack to my life, and this song was a revelation, as were her paintings, and learning that she wrote so many of her hits. She truly is the queen of everything!

[@fareshajjar1208]

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[@LuvJasmineee17]

Me, Just Got Done Watching & I Loved It.

[@kjell-akeapell3285]

A beautiful lady and a beautiful singer is gone.Life isn,t fair.Is it ?

[@demorenshilt]

Good God. Donna was so underrated. This is what a real singer sounds like.

[@AnneFox-s1r]

I saw her live in Las Vegas. She was fantastic. All my friends and I keep screaming, we love you Donna. She was once in a lifetime.

[@christheoharis8974]

My favorite ballad ever. Heard it on the documentary. Why don't Brooklyn and Bruce make this song a single . Even posthumously it will resurrect our memories of this angel. RIP Donna.

[@sandrakenney567]

She was the female disso fever of the 70s.godbless you Donna rest in peace may godbless you Amen🙏 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🕊🦋🌹🕊🕊💖

[@albertmontoya6413]

Donna Summer was labeled as the queen of disco which I think hurt her career, she could sing anything RIP

[@jordanpokorney]

So beautiful because it was coming from such a place of vulnerable honesty. And that one of a kind voice. Her life was this song.

[@JorgeEscobar-s8q]

Simply. The. Best.

[@JNez72]

Man...this song. What a poignant way to end the documentary. But why wasn't this available on the accompanying live album release? Donna's vocals are absolutely amazing here. This could've been a huge hit for her. Love you, Queen. We've never forgotten how powerful your vocals were.

[@calummcgregor3662]

The CD version of the VH1 show has just 11 live tracks of the 16 on the DVD .... but, somewhat bizarrely, there are also 2 studio tracks ... the DVD has 16 tracks on it (excluding intro and end credits) ... This wonderful song is on the DVD and not on the CD ... which is a pity. The 2 sudio tracks on the CD are "ok" [the 2nd one - I Will Go with You (Con Te Partiró) is the better one, the 1st one - Love is the Healer less so] The whole show from the DVD would actually have fitted easily onto a single CD. The DVD is well worth tracking down as it appears to be the only source for this fabulous track. I dug out the DVD this morning from my collection to play tonight having just watched the documentary on Sky TV last night - great documentary with this track as a very poigniant ending ... CMcG, Aberdeen, Scotland

[@paulnewman4624]

That was off the chart. Don’t think that I have ever heard a song sung with such emotion and honesty. Just beautiful.

[@Kenhdcgov1]

Sung with the knowledge that she would be leaving us all!

[@giovannipoggi8374]

La ascolto ora piu'di prima...averla riscoperta pochi anni fa' ha cambiato tutto in me ..

[@michmex220]

Yes !! 😣😢😭

[@brinablack436]

Ok, so I've never heard this song before. This definitely touched me😢Rest on Queen 💐

[@ssinssg]

What a fitting ending for her documentary. It seems Donna really had her legacy in mind when she chose projects. So many gems to remind us who she was and how much she appreciates her fans.

[@louiswetzel5038]

I find it next to impossible to listen to Donna on this magnificent tune and not cry........

[@gotti6969]

I agree!

[@michmex220]

Yes !! 😣😢😭

[@samuelkoltinsky8593]

Heaven did indeed have a plan. We were given Donna.

[@Emersummer]

Donna Summer is without a doubt one of the greatest singers of all time. I love her and I will love her forever.

[@leighrollins6620]

Ditto. FOREVER.

[@melissaswift4346]

Yasssss!!!!!

[@liveandmore]

I couldn't agree more with you, my dear friend. Endless love!

[@nicovanderelst6700]

me too she is the best ever

[@gotti6969]

@@nicovanderelst6700 Yes, she is the female vocalist G.O.A.T. (GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!)

[@bartmiceli5194]

I saw her twice in Atlantic City. She was fantastic. This is a sad song.

[@cmjcj2ktn]

The beauty of this performance. God was absolutely glorified here in Donna.

[@asoberprep]

Amazing commet

[@TheHollenbach]

everything said in just 12 words. thank you! 🧡

[@bridgetgallagher1930]

A lady who was way more than just disco....this was pure vocal.and emotional magic ....

[@nicovanderelst6700]

yes it is

[@massimosigismondi699]

She didn't have to sing disco, it was silly for her beautiful voice

[@phillycheez6288]

Disco opened a closed door to her voice. 🫶🏽🤎Donna said in an interview" if she knew ooing,ahhing would've gained her worldwide recognition she would've done it long ago" lol😂she definitely was more than that...all genres across the board with that instrument in her mouth 🎼

[@gotti6969]

@phillycheez6288 Yes, Donna could sing anything and sing it the BEST! Her voice truly was an INSTRUMENT and she was a VIRTUOSO!

[@martijn7416]

When I hear this song I think of you because you are always special and in my heart wherever you are ❤

[@Kenhdcgov1]

Wherever you are Donna, there will be music there! Rest In Honored Glory, my eternal Disco Queen! May your voice ring eternally with the Heavenly Hosts! 😢

[@wwonka52]

Mine too, Bill here

[@TheNancypoo]

This song has such personal meaning to me, I can't help but cry every time I hear it. So glad I grew up listening to Donna ❣

[@johnmasco8488]

This is my very Favorite....Ms Donna was so upfront about her music. Love this voice ..

[@LynMartin-w7z]

Amazing performer! I saw her a few times in Vegas! She wrote a play, and this song was to be in the play. She passed away before it was finished. Maybe she knew it, but sometimes life or death gets in the way. I adore her and the power in her songs. 😢😢😢💜💜💜

[@thomascerulli8013]

Too The Queen. I was lucky enough to take my late wife too see you. You were never given the full respect you deserved. Your voice, simply magical. But your song writing skills are so over looked. I don’t think many of your fans knew. That you were writing these beautiful songs. I want to Thank You, for sharing your gift with us. May God Bless your Soul, now and forever. Amen ❤️🙏🦋

[@LeroyBrownSouwndz]

Donna finally got to showcase her true self!! What a beautiful song and what an amazing voice. Thank you for everything Donna, R.I.P. ❤

[@Vejur9000]

One of the all time great voices, in a category of her own… Was Summer.

[@elbroder5555]

Theater, performance, unique voice, and then, We have Donna Summer!!! We miss you, GREATLY!!!

[@stevenharland556]

no gimmicks,no nudity,no autotune,just plain raw talent,just stunning.miss u Donna,from a friend unknown,now always and ever.xx

[@TheHollenbach]

beautiful comment 👏

[@russnoe4603]

Donna is in a class with Barbra, Judy and Aretha. She could transform a space with her sound. A legend.

[@ITSFULLOFSTARS1]

You got it.

[@Undefeated92]

Such a huge and emotional delivery on stage. Her voice was huge, and so was her beauty and stage presence. Donna Summer had it all, she was a REAL SUPERSTAR.

[@observeronweb9315]

Bravo.

[@thebambino4728]

Very well said - NOBODY could have said it any BETTER !

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Penso che sono molto pochi quelli che conoscono la vera Donna Summer....

[@ruipinhal3385]

In 62 she kick the ass of all womens and men in the music industry a true diva in the worl of music,im have 44 and i love that women but no more we can list her live😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@mumalam672]

The control. Absolutely perfect.

[@robertgenuske9923]

This is the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Legend now.

[@katrinalazore7657]

What a beautiful woman. She is truly missed.

[@allondajackson6344]

This is the second time i have heard this BEAUTIFUL song. The first time i heard this was on the HBO special. I am 63 and have never heard this sung so BEAUTIFULLY 🩷🩷🩷 I think i LOVE her voice now more than ever. RIP QUEEN. No one can ever hurt you now.

[@lorimiami]

I never heard this song until I heard her sing this on the documentary a couple of nights ago. omg I'm obsessed with it and donna summer singing it and yall are so right, she was first of all- nor a drug addiction, came before Whitney, Michael Jackson, was not an addict, was a great singer!!!!!!!!

[@wwonka52]

I'm 70, loved Donna forever, and just found this song a year ago. The Best. I couldn't find anyone who had HBO to see the special.

[@sodapop4244]

Miss U Donna Summer RIP Love U ❤

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Donna Summer non delude mai....ogni genere musicale cantato da lei e'il meglio che ce'.

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Questa canzone e'divina.....come chi la ha scritta e cantata.

[@gaylegreene]

That voice 🤗🪩🤗🪩❤️

[@vandamme514]

Completely flawless. Donna Summer's vocals are perfect. I miss her.

[@dustygomez]

Speechless...like I am every single time that I hear her sing 😭...

[@kennethstrickland4210]

Donna Summer was one of my most favorite in the 70s and 80s and 90s Rest In Peace

[@wwonka52]

Me too!, Bill here

[@karenkysilka4556]

You know your listening to a superstar .. When you hear their voice and it stops you dead in your tracks .. Clearly a brilliant singer such a stunning beautiful woman a heart tugging voice an angel called home too soon 😢We lost a part of our youth when we lost her 😞😞😞

[@charlottebailey678]

Mimi's Song has attached itself to me. It was beautifully writtened and beautifully performed. The first 4:11 time I hear it in Donna's documentary, I can't stop listening to it. We lost her far too soon.

[@operabilia]

THAT is perhaps the most meaningful, pathos-filled and lyrical song ever sung by legendary Donna! Her classical vocal training in the US and in Germany had paid off substantially and I can only regret that during her illustrious career, Donna has never recorded more songs of this vein. Never mind. She was the Queen. She is the Queen. Long live the Queen & RIP.

[@cjturner370]

Very Well Said

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Wonderwoman...

[@renelacasse5765]

ONLY BRAVO! YOU MISS SO MUCH, DONNA GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR……

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

No electronic trickery, no taking off of any clothes, not even choreography. This is pure talent. RIP Donna. And thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with us while you were here. ♥

[@martijn7416]

THANK YOU ANGEL

[@willie8765]

Yes, there is music in heaven. You are received by God’s love and singing with the angels now. You will forever be in our hearts and thank you for blessing us with your phenomenal voice and talent Donna. Rest in Jesus.

[@wwonka52]

Exactly!

[@daniellegirard3043]

Welcome back...beautiful soul..... ThankQ.... 💫🙏💫

[@kennywesley]

This should've been on the concert CD! My fave tune from that show.

[@tsump2005]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and ANGELIC FOREVER

[@ronhronh]

I must admit that I didn't pay much attention to Donna Summer during the 70's. I was graduating from University, starting a career, getting married and starting a family during that time so I guess I was too busy. I listened to MacArthur Park out of curiosity last night. I didn't even know that she had sung that song. Her voice blew me away. How did I not notice her before this ? Then there is this gem. I've listened to it 5 times in a row. It's so genuine, soulful and so powerfully sung. Even though I didn't know Donna when she was alive, I miss her and regret missing all the music that was there.

[@kevincollins7300]

I found her in the summer of 78. Have you discovered her last studio music. Crayons?

[@chikeanyanwu1450]

Irreparable loss indeed, and regrettable too. Thank you tube for the wonderful uploads , at least a chance to make up the loss.. In memory, good night my Queen !

[@JAYDEE1966]

Exactly how I feel, Bruddah.🤙🏽

[@NateTheGr8ness]

As a little kid, I remember hearing a song 🎵 on the radio 📻 🎙 📡 that I liked, BUT I never knew who the artist was. Years later, I learned that the artist who sang the song was Donna Summer, and the song was called "She Works Hard For The Money." In June 1999, I got to see her on VH1 Behind the Music. It aired at 9 pm, and her Live and More Encore aired at 10. This was one of the greatest performances of her special and I was disappointed that it wasn't included on the CD. After both of these programs aired, I purchased the "Live and More Encore" CD 💿 days later. I bought her greatest hits CD 💿 called "The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer" in 2003 and her book 📖 "Ordinary Girl" is an excellent read from start to finish. When she passed away in 2012, I was heartbroken 💔. Her legacy lives on through the music and the lives she touched with it.

[@wwonka52]

Thanks, I'll look for the book. I remember that day well in 2012., Bill

[@KennyPetersMusic]

This just kills me each and every time I willingly go back to listen.

[@BigRussell]

I couldn't agree more! I don't know of anyone who isn't extremely and emotionally moved by If There Is Music There. Moved so much by Donna's incredibly beautiful and legendary voice, her stage presence, her delivery of one of the greatest songs she has ever put pen to paper, a song delivered with such passion and heart wrenching lyrics and vocals that no other voice can compare to.. A voice that has even the not so loyal Donna Summer fan can't help but to have tear filled eyes and even tears streaming down their/our cheeks by the end of the song where Donna sings, "I loved you, I really did love you..but I'm afraid I have to go my dear." I'm sorry, I loved you, I really did and as she turns to go, just like the many thousands of people watching her on the highest rated Special in the history of VH-1 or just listening to her sing it while in the car or at home, seeing her wipe the authentic and very real tears from hers eyes while we all dry our eyes or begin almost sobbing as I have many times while watching her sing it live in concert or at home alone, by the end of the song I'm almost sobbing every time.

[@urupunga]

Just broth me to tears

[@ChuckMusicDinoLover]

I only discovered this song and her performance of it after Donna had already passed. So when I first heard the lyrics and especially the ending, I totally choked up with tears. This is my favorite song of hers now, and I have a lot of faves of hers!

[@renelacasse5765]

Hi Kenny, I feel so sad too, what a great song… inspired by the moment of her life…

[@kevincollins7300]

R Rich I want this played at my funeral. This and more by her

[@ktc67hb]

stunning. one of boston’s finest gifts to the music world

[@wwonka52]

Still gives me chills from long ago.

[@lorraineshorrock1284]

absolutley gorgeous song and lady, so powerfull im sure she is singing in heaven no one like her so special

[@richarddaly7279]

As it is the anniversary of her passing, I want all of her fans that we will have her fabulous voice forever.

[@kjell-akeapell3285]

What beautiful changes and variations in the vocal !

[@kapp5123]

What a beautiful but sad song. The songs lyrics are so telling of her life past, present and future. So when the Angels came Donna had to follow the music. It's hard to listen to without crying. I miss my American Iconic Idol who left this world way too soon❣🙏🏻🎤🎼 😭

[@tmjw69]

Absolutely incredible and flawless. This made me cry when this aired back in 1999. I was so mad when the live cd came out and it wasn’t included. Another amazing voice gone too soon. Thank you Donna wherever you are for sharing your beautiful voice.

[@melmortimer1545]

One of the very best ever live vocals I've ever heard...in my life...she's simply incredible..I love her ...Donna summer will always be with us...❤️🎤 Melanie 32 xx

[@cmjcj2ktn]

This performance is absolutely stunning, and her control over the obvious emotion this song would evoke makes it even more incredible.

[@asoberprep]

​@@cmjcj2ktnAs a proff 1st soprano lead in proff boychoir all of the technics in this song is mind blowing Rip Queen

[@cmjcj2ktn]

@@asoberprep I am not technically trained in music, but I listen to enough of it to know a little 😆 And Donna's performance here absolutely knocks it out of the park, and the song itself is perfect, the lyrics and melody match beautifully. This really is the ultimate performance of her lifetime, and I think she knew it.

[@asoberprep]

@@cmjcj2ktn the craziest thing and I still haven't looked into it is she knew she was dying at this performance and it was from 9/11 dust what she was doing there I have no idea but she died from it just like all those firemen and everyone else

[@phyllisweichel882]

I miss Her so much and Her voice was everything and She will always be one of My favorite Preformers and Her Music was always a big part of My life and always will be 😢

[@mikkosarsila]

I remember the year 2018. My faithful warrior, my male cat had to be put to eternal sleep. He slept beside me final night. I didn't sleep for a second. I made a beatiful grave for him under a tree in a countryhouse. He was something special for me!

[@wwonka52]

So Sweet.

[@mikkosarsila]

@@wwonka52 Thank's a lot!

[@jota3845]

Underrated and truly one of the best ever!

[@ChetLindsay]

Wow! Seriously, Wow!

[@qjgm]

She had so much to give, but in the ellegant way of so many singers behind her, she chose just to give meaning to the words... in spite of the many fireworks she could have shared with us. I love her ellegant way of singing, but I so wish that she let all the power and subtlety she had somehow would have been shown. She's one of the greatest singers we've had the pleasure of listening and feeling. She will live forever.

[@mirjamscheffer8533]

Beautiful Angel keep on singing in heaven ,and then Come back with your beautiful voice,you beautiful person,please.🌹🌹🌹

[@Vikidee]

The absolute best EVER !

[@liveandmore]

Gives me goosebumps. Donna, you are missed!

[@veggiescott8755]

Thank God this is finally on KZbin; she just may be the greatest vocalist of all time

[@joeyconvery2055]

I agree..incredible voice.

[@charliereed9925]

She and Whitney were the greatest vocalists

[@lynnmicucci7086]

I agree too loved Donna Summer and her voice this song brings me to tears everytime because she sings it with all of her heart and soul. RIP Donna you are missed tremendously.

[@melissaresendes8966]

The entire play would be nice!

[@giovannipoggi8374]

@@melissaresendes8966 i love you melissa.....kiss for you from Roma.

[@traceymanzano4015]

If there is music there ,I HAVE TO GO!!!! To love music this much is so powerful!!!!!!❤

[@alicepacheco8229]

One of my favorite singer. Restos in peace

[@EdensSecret1]

That Woman can SING

[@segundinadevotadilao7015]

I love her, too❤

[@paulgrena4944]

I simply can't imagine anyone listening to this and not appreciating the power and emotive quality of this voice.. jesus..i could cry

[@ptag1868]

This song sung in a concert sounds like a studio recorded one. Just love the texture of her voice and power! RIP Donna.

[@ЛеонидСобак]

О, как это волшебно звучит, хочется слушать ВЕЧНО!!!

[@cmjcj2ktn]

This ABSOLUTELY sounds like studio quality. It’s simply stunning, this performance brings me to tears 😭

[@kennethstrickland4210]

Beautiful lady and a powerful voice.Miss you Donna

[@marcusbrown465]

FLAWLESS!

[@darrenbrumfield4294]

I can’t listen to this song enough! Absolutely beautiful

[@asoberprep]

On loop right now🎉

[@philipborg3761]

The Voice!!!

[@realestateTCPro]

this is what effortless, beautiful, perfect pitch and tone sounds like.. and what true beauty is.

[@budmstr]

Thank you for all that you do! I enjoyed listening you in the various clubs in the 70s. I am 66 now and I still listen to you wherever I go! You are truly immortal to us all!

[@fanofcanes44]

speechless on how beautiful this song is and how much in todays music world we miss this beautiful and special gift Her music will live FOREVER .

[@CaptGage]

So heart tugging.

[@kapp5123]

Rest in Peace Donna. 11 years ago we lost a true Legend/Icon. What a fitting song now that just hits my heart and makes me so very sad❣🙏🏻🕯🎤🎶😢 #friendsunknown

[@djgoodguy3681]

Donna Summer, she is a singer like the sun who really shines the warmth of summer on people. truly great singer!!!!!!!

[@wwonka52]

Well Said !

[@cmjcj2ktn]

Amen! Her voice shines on you!

[@subaru721]

Oh my goodness such an emotional performance by her....

[@tonybuenaventura806]

An incredible voice and human being. This song represents the love and talent of Donna Summer. I miss her. RIP

[@thebambino4728]

She was in a class FEW singers MALE OR FEMALE have ever REACHED !! The audience was SPELLBOUND listening and watching her ; an INCREDIBLE performance by an INCOMPARABLE performer !!

[@freetolaugh5721]

This voice, this emotions, this feeling, this power, one of the best Live performers ever, the one and only Donna Summer, unforgettable with that beautiful and amazing voice. Listen to her is to feel magic.

[@gioborromeo]

SIMPLY,WOW!!!

[@radiosobralcitywebradio6610]

THE QUEEN OF DISCO - RISE IN PEACE.

[@southernrail4254]

Oh wow...this is STUNNING. i cant imagine hearing that voice live. unbelieveable true talent given by God and shared so beautifully by Miss Summer. her voice just sends me, RIP MISS SUMMER!! one in a million and you are missed and still loved!! ❤💜💚♥

[@sofondaphillybear1220]

If you listen to this song with good headphones or a stereo system, this is like hearng her live because it was recorded so well.

[@moanthonywilliams7422]

Man I'm so sorry u missed seeing Donna Summer live n concert bc she always brought the house dwn during her shows she'd bookend her shows wit her radio hits but the numbers n the middle of the shows were always just like this n when thru her arms out n lean head back she'd bring tears 2 ur eyes it was always a transcendent moment just like what she did wit this song n it's a shame they didn't include the ballads on the cd but only on the DVD n it's edited dwn imo no other female singers can crush what Donna did she's 1 n a 1.000.000 n I miss her so much