Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor (née Fowles; born September 7, 1943) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" (1978), "Let Me Know (I Have a Right)" (1979), "I Am What I Am" (1983), and her version of "Never Can Say Goodbye" (1974). Gaynor was born Gloria Fowles in Newark, New Jersey, to Daniel Fowles and Queenie Mae Proctor. Her grandmother lived nearby and was involved in her upbringing. "There was always music in our house", Gaynor wrote in her autobiography I Will Survive. She enjoyed listening to the radio, and to records by Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan. Her father played the ukulele and guitar and sang professionally in nightclubs with a group called Step 'n' Fetchit. Gloria grew up a tomboy; she had five brothers and one sister. Her brothers sang gospel and formed a quartet with a friend. Gaynor was not allowed to sing with the all-male group, nor was her younger brother Arthur, as Gloria was a girl and he was too young. Arthur later acted as a tour manager for Gaynor. The family was relatively poor, but Gaynor recalls the house being filled with laughter and happiness, and the dinner table being open to neighborhood friends. They moved to a housing project in 1960, where Gaynor attended South Side High School; she graduated in 1961. "All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it", Gaynor wrote in her autobiography. Gaynor began singing in a night club in Newark, where she was recommended to a local band by a neighbor. After several years of performing in local clubs and along the East Coast, Gaynor began her recording career in 1971 at Columbia Records. Gaynor was a singer with the Soul Satisfiers, a jazz and R&B music band, in the 1960s. She recorded "She'll Be Sorry/Let Me Go Baby" (for the first time as Gloria Gaynor) in 1965, for Johnny Nash's "Jocida" label. Her first real success came in 1973 when she was signed to Columbia Records by Clive Davis. The fruit of that was the release of the flop single "Honey Bee". Moving on to MGM Records she finally hit with the album Never Can Say Goodbye, released in 1975. The first side of the album consisted of three songs ("Honey Bee", "Never Can Say Goodbye", and "Reach Out, I'll Be There"), with no break between the songs. This 19-minute dance marathon proved to be enormously popular, especially at dance clubs. All three songs were released as singles via radio edits and all of them became hits. The album was instrumental in introducing disco music to the public, "Never Can Say Goodbye" becoming the first song to top Billboard magazine's dance chart. It was also a hit on the mainstream Pop Charts, peaking at No. 9, and on the R&B Charts, reaching No. 34 (the original version by The Jackson 5 had been a No. 2 hit on the Hot 100 in 1971). It also marked her first significant chart success internationally, making it into the Top 5 in Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK. The song would go on to be certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry, and subsequently gold in the US. ... Source: Article "Gloria Gaynor" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Gloria Gaynor
  • Popularity: 1.392
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1943-09-07
  • Place of Birth: Newark, New York, USA
  • Homepage: http://www.gloriagaynor.com/
  • Also Known As: Gloria Fowles
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Gloria Gaynor Movies

  • 1998
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    Old Songs About the Main Thing 3

    Old Songs About the Main Thing 3

    3.5 1998 HD

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  • 2005
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    Disco: Spinning The Story

    Disco: Spinning The Story

    6.8 2005 HD

    Hosted by the one and only Disco Diva, Gloria Gaynor, "Disco: Spinning the Story" takes a comprehensive look at the evolution of the music that...

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  • 2007
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    Soul Divas

    Soul Divas

    1 2007 HD

    Three generations of powerful soul divas come together in this glittering collection of blistering live performances and classic videos. From Mavis...

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  • 2022
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    The Thursday Night Club

    The Thursday Night Club

    7 2022 HD

    The Thursday Night Club is a feature film that will brighten and illuminate your Christmas celebration. When a young woman filled with the Christmas...

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  • 2007
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    Disco Explosion - Flash Back

    Disco Explosion - Flash Back

    7.5 2007 HD

    Faixas: 01. That´s The Way I Like It 02. Rock Your Baby 03. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing 04. Mr. Big Stuff 05. Le Freak 06. Ain´t...

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  • 2024
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    Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive

    Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive

    1 2024 HD

    After overcoming traumatic events, Gloria Gaynor rebuilt her life by earning a degree in psychology and investing her own resources to produce the...

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  • 1992
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    Rhythm Divine - History of Disco Music

    Rhythm Divine - History of Disco Music

    1 1992 HD

    The evolution of disco music through interviews and clips - Acid House, House, Disco, Funk, Italo-Disco, Italodance. Interviewed – Baby Ford,...

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  • 1979
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    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979

    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979

    1 1979 HD

    The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by...

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  • 2007
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    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1979

    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1979

    1 2007 HD

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  • 2001
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    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    8 2001 HD

    The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and...

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  • 2006
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    Gray Matters

    Gray Matters

    5.8 2006 HD

    Sam and Gray are such a well-matched pair that it is difficult to believe they are brother and sister rather than husband and wife. They both share a...

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  • 2004
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    Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!

    Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!

    5.3 2004 HD

    Hosted by Pop and Latin singing sensations Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony, this all-star tribute honors the undisputed Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz,...

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  • 2012
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    The Secret Disco Revolution

    The Secret Disco Revolution

    6 2012 HD

    Why won’t Disco die? Might it contain hidden depths? Politically correct revisionists are trying to recast disco as a misunderstood culture of...

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  • 2024
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    Gloria Gaynor: Rock in Rio 2024

    Gloria Gaynor: Rock in Rio 2024

    1 2024 HD

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  • 2024
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    Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive

    Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive

    1 2024 HD

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  • 1998
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    That '70s Show

    That '70s Show

    8 1998 HD

    Crank up the 8-track and flash back to a time when platform shoes and puka shells were all the rage in this hilarious retro-sitcom. For Eric, Kelso,...

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  • 1997
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    Ally McBeal

    Ally McBeal

    6.6 1997 HD

    Ally McBeal is a young lawyer working at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. Ally's lives and loves are eccentric, humorous, dramatic with an...

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  • 1995
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    The Wayans Bros.

    The Wayans Bros.

    7.1 1995 HD

    The Wayans Bros. is a situation comedy that aired from January 1995 to May 1999 on The WB. The series starred real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon...

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  • 1996
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    E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.041 1996 HD

    E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known...

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  • 1998
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    Die Lotto-Show

    Die Lotto-Show

    2 1998 HD

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  • 1973
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    Rock Concert

    Rock Concert

    8 1973 HD

    Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don...

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  • 1999
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    Where Are They Now?

    Where Are They Now?

    7.5 1999 HD

    Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each...

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  • 2007
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    The A-List

    The A-List

    1 2007 HD

    The A-List is a reality television series featuring countdowns of the wildest creatures of the animal kingdom. Every episode classifies animals into...

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  • 2006
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    I Love the '70s: Volume 2

    I Love the '70s: Volume 2

    1 2006 HD

    I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is a television mini-series in the I Love the... series presented by VH1. The sequel to I Love the '70s, it premiered on...

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  • 2019
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    The Masked Singer

    The Masked Singer

    7.8 2019 HD

    Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with...

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  • 1959
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    The Grammy Awards

    The Grammy Awards

    7.7 1959 HD

    An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on...

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  • 2019
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    The Masked Singer

    The Masked Singer

    7.8 2019 HD

    Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with...

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  • 1975
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    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    6 1975 HD

    A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

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  • 1971
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    Disco

    Disco

    1 1971 HD

    Disco was a pop music program that aired in Germany on the ZDF network from 1971 to 1982. It generally aired on the first Saturday of each month at...

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  • 2013
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    Cachitos de hierro y cromo

    Cachitos de hierro y cromo

    7.7 2013 HD

    Cachitos de hierro y cromo is a Spanish musical-themed documentary program, directed by Jero Rodríguez and hosted by Virginia Díaz. It...

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  • 1961
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    5.1 1961 HD

    The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much...

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  • 1982
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    Wogan

    Wogan

    4.5 1982 HD

    Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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  • 1998
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    Ciao Darwin

    Ciao Darwin

    7.5 1998 HD

    Ciao Darwin is a variety game show format from Italy sold under licence to several countries, including Romania, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Canada,...

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  • 1961
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    5.1 1961 HD

    The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much...

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  • 1991
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    Musik liegt in der Luft

    Musik liegt in der Luft

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1972
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    Musikladen

    Musikladen

    1 1972 HD

    Der Musikladen was a West German music television programme that ran from December 13, 1972 to November 29, 1984. The show continued the 1960s...

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  • 1982
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    Na sowas!

    Na sowas!

    1 1982 HD

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  • 1968
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    Starparade

    Starparade

    1 1968 HD

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  • 2019
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    The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

    6.2 2019 HD

    Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are...

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  • 2022
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    Sherri

    Sherri

    4.2 2022 HD

    Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop...

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  • 1966
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    Goldene Kamera Verleihung

    Goldene Kamera Verleihung

    3.5 1966 HD

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  • 1986
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    ZDF-Fernsehgarten

    ZDF-Fernsehgarten

    1.7 1986 HD

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  • 1975
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    Système 2

    Système 2

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 1993
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    Taratata

    Taratata

    7.5 1993 HD

    Taratata was a French TV show showcasing live and pre-recorded footage of current rock acts. Presented by Nagui since its début in 1993, the...

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  • 1987
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    Le monde est à vous

    Le monde est à vous

    1 1987 HD

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  • 2000
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    Starnacht am Wörthersee

    Starnacht am Wörthersee

    1 2000 HD

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  • 1981
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    De TV Show

    De TV Show

    1 1981 HD

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  • 1981
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    Telezirkus

    Telezirkus

    1 1981 HD

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  • 2009
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    En direct de l'univers

    En direct de l'univers

    1 2009 HD

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  • 1998
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    1 1998 HD

    Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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