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When Donna Summer went into the studio with Giorgio Moroder in 1974 to record "Love to Love You Baby," she could have never known how much her life would change. The song, first released overseas in the summer of 1975, became one of the most successful and notorious of the disco era. Filled with Summer's orgasmic moaning, the full 16-minute version of the song became a dance floor filler in nightclubs around the world. It marked a shift in Summer's career and she went on to become the "Queen of Disco." Oscar and Emmy-winning director Roger Ross Williams and Summer's daughter Brooklyn Sudano collaborate on this new HBO documentary about her life and career. It's inherently watchable, occasionally fascinating, and frustratingly unfocused. The Verdict There has been a re...

Depeche Mode is experiencing a bit of a revival after fans of the popular HBO show found themselves asking, "what was that song from Last of Us"? "Never Let Me Down Again" plays during a crucial moment at the conclusion of the much-talked-about episode. And based on comments left on social media, all signs point towards renewed interest among fans new and old. The song was released in August of 1987, as the second single from their Music For The Masses album. While it didn't achieve the chart success of some of their other material it's been a longtime fan favorite. Will we continue to see the trend of newfound success for older songs thanks to appearances in popular television shows? Yes, probably. In 2022, the iconic Kate Bush experienced a revival on a whole other level after...

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‘Love to Love You, Donna Summer’ is Frustratingly Unfocused (Review)

Depeche Mode Song Sees Revival After ‘Last Of Us’ Premiere