When Donna Summer was recording her album I Remember Yesterday, she wanted each song to evoke a different decade. "I Feel Love" was meant to represent the future of music, and as time has gone on, that label has been proven to be a prophecy. Co-produced by Giorgio Moroder and Peter Bellotte, "I Feel Love" is a hypnotic, ethereal piece of synth music that’s left an incomparable mark on music that still lingers to this day. From the house and techno movement to pop and R&B, Summer's song opened new doors and is still wildly beloved and popular on the dancefloor. On this week’s episode, hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos celebrate Donna Summer’s massive impact on pop, R&B, electronic music and beyond and are joined by Bruce Sudano, Summer's husband, who began dating Summer around the time she recorded the song.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:15 Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' - A Timeless Classic
01:06 The Impact and Innovation of 'I Feel Love'
03:09 Donna Summer's Legacy and Influence
05:10 Personal Reflections and Favorite Hits
09:34 The Evolution of Dance Music
17:42 Interview with Bruce Sudano
28:24 Conclusion and Credits
