I Will Survive

= I Will Survive   =

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" I Will Survive " is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song after its initial release, it has remained a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified double platinum by the RIAA.[ 1 ]

The song's lyrics describe the narrator's discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup, delivered with increasing confidence and backed by a stirring instrumental accompaniment. It is one of the most famous disco songs of all time and remains Gaynor's biggest hit. It received heavy airplay in 1979, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the UK Singles Chart on consecutive weeks. The song is also frequently recalled as a symbol of female strength and as a gay anthem.[ 2 ][ 3 ]

Releases
Originally released as the B-side to a cover version of the Righteous Brothers song "Substitute", "I Will Survive" became a worldwide hit for Gaynor when disc jockeys played that side of the record instead.[ 4 ] New copies of the record were eventually pressed with "I Will Survive" as the A-side ("Substitute" itself peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in October 1978, equaling to number 107 on theBillboard Hot 100 chart).[''[http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Wikipedia:Citation_needed citation needed ]'']

As a disco number, the song was unique for its time by virtue of Gaynor's having no background singers. And, unlike her first disco hits, the track was not pitched up to make it faster and to render Gaynor's recorded voice in a higher register than that in which she actually sang. Most disco hits at the time were heavily produced, with multiple voices, overdubs, and adjustments to pitch and speed. "I Will Survive" had a much more spare and "clean" sound.[citation needed]

The song received the Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980, the only year the award was given. It is ranked #492 on Rolling Stonemagazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and ranked at #97 on Billboard magazine's "All-Time Hot 100".[ 5 ] In 2000, the song was ranked #1 in VH1's list of the 100 greatest dance songs.[ 4 ]

A promotional video was filmed in 1979 at the New York discothèque called Xenon. Sheila Reid-Pender of Harlem, NY is the featured skater in the video from the skating group, The Village Wizards. Although three videos were filmed that day, the "I Will Survive" video was the only one to survive. Ms. Gaynor was not present during the taping of the rollerskating segment of the video. Ms. Gaynor and Ms. Pender met for the first time on July 7, 2014 in New York at the 92nd St. Y after Ms. Gaynor's lecture and promotional signing of her book 'We Will Survive'.<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-6" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 6 ]

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Following the success of fellow 1970s disco stars Sister Sledge with remixed singles in the UK in 1993, "I Will Survive" was also remixed and released that summer. This remix reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">In November 2013, Gaynor released a gospel album entitled We Will Survive, which includes a new, updated remix of "I Will Survive" by DJ Shpank in both extended and radio edit formats.

<span class="mw-headline" id="Official_versions" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Official versions
<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;"> Recorded by Gloria Gaynor


 * "I Will Survive" (1978 single version) – 3.15
 * "I Will Survive" (1978 album version) – 8.01
 * "I Will Survive" (1993 Phil Kelsey Classic 12" Mix) – 7.52
 * "I Will Survive" (1993 Phil Kelsey Classic 7" Mix) – 3.45
 * "I Will Survive" (2009 re-recording) – 3.17
 * "I Will Survive" (2013 Shpank's Pink Ribbon Radio Mix) – 3.37
 * "I Will Survive" (2013 Shpank's Pink Ribbon Club Mix) – 7.38

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===<span class="mw-headline" id="Sales_and_certifications" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Sales and certifications [ edit ]  === <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Diana Ross' version from her 1995 album, Take Me Higher, peaked at #14 on the UK and European charts. In the United States, it peaked at #37 on the Billboard Dance Music Charts. Ross also performed it during her celebrated Super Bowl XXX halftime show in 1996.<span class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;white-space:nowrap;">[<span data-title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2013)" style="box-sizing:border-box;">citation needed] <span class="reference" id="cite_ref-35" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 35 ]
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Cover_versions" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Cover versions
This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (August 2013)<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">The song has been covered by musicians such as Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Billie Jo Spears, Selena, Melanie, Chantay Savage, Antony and the Johnsons, The Puppini Sisters, Hermes House Band, and the bands Cake and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">A new disco version was released in 1981 by Creme d'Cocoa featuring lyrics re-written from the perspective of the man Gloria Gaynor referred to in her version.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Conan O'Brien has covered this song at some of his live shows, with some lyrics altered to take shots at NBC.<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-36" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 36 ]

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Jemaine Clement and Kristin Chenoweth covered the song in the 2014 animated film Rio 2.<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-FMRSoundtrack_37-0" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 37 ]<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-38" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 38 ]

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">The song is performed by the cast of the satire comedy film Meet The Spartans at the end of the movie, where they are performing for a satire cast of judges from American Idol

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">The song was covered by J2 and Blu Holiday for a trailer of the video game Far Cry 4.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Pet Shop Boys in their live shows typically incorporate the song into a medley with their related song "It's a Sin".

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Actresses Amber Riley & Naya Rivera covered this song in a mash-up with Destiny's Child's Survivor on the show Glee.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Cuban artist, Celia Cruz recorded a Spanish salsa version of the song, called "Yo Viviré".<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-39" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 39 ]

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Turkish singer Ajda Pekkan also covered this song in Turkish under the name "Bambaşka Biri".

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">U. K. recording artist Robbie Williams incorporated the string-laden instrumental bridge in a section of his 2000 song "Supreme," which became a major hit in several European markets. Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris are credited as co-writers of this song, along with Williams and his songwriting partner Guy Chambers. Williams said he was inspired to do this when hearing "I Will Survive" hummed by tourists in Switzerland who spoke different languages.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">MC Sean & Randy recorded a house cover in 1990 entitled "I Will Survive (Or Maybe Not)". <span class="reference" id="cite_ref-40" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 40 ]

<span class="mw-headline" id="Cake_version" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Cake version
<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Cake covered the song rock-style in 1996, on their album Fashion Nugget. In addition to many subtle changes, lead singer John McCrea altered the lyrics.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">Gaynor does not like this version, due to its use of profanity.<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-41" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 41 ]

<span class="mw-headline" id="Track_listing" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Track listing

 * CD single
 * 1) "I Will Survive" (Radio Edit) – 4:14
 * 2) "Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle" – 4:12
 * Promo CD single
 * 1) "I Will Survive" (Radio Edit) – 3:52
 * 2) "I Will Survive" (Long Radio Edit) – 5:11

<span class="mw-headline" id="Chantay_Savage_version" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Chantay Savage version
<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">R&B singer Chantay Savage covered the song in 1996 as a ballad. Her version peaked at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was certified Gold by the RIAA.

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<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;"> Side A
 * 12" single

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;"> Side B
 * 1) "I Will Survive" (Puff Daddy "Bad Boy Mix")
 * 2) "I Will Survive" (Silk's Old Skool Extended Mix with Clean Rap)
 * 3) "I Will Survive" (Original LP version – edit)


 * 1) "I Will Survive" (Silk's Classic House Mix)
 * 2) "I Will Survive" (Rhythm Radio version)

<span class="mw-headline" id="Leah_McFall_version" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Leah McFall version
<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">The Voice UK contestant, Leah McFall, performed the song on the first live show in the style of Chantay Savage. Following the programme, the studio recording of the performance was released and reached number three on UK iTunes.<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-42" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 42 ] The song debuted at number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart on 9 June 2013, and in the following week it reached number eight.<span class="reference" id="cite_ref-43" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:0.53em;line-height:0;position:relative;top:-0.5em;">[ 43 ]

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<span class="mw-headline" id="Rio_2_version" style="box-sizing:border-box;">Rio 2 version
<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;">"I Will Survive" is featured in the 2014 film Rio 2, where Nigel and Gabi perform the song in the talent show auditions hosted by Rafael, Nico, Pedro, and Carla.