Which of these singers had a hit song with "I Will Survive" in 1978?
"I Will Survive" is a song recorded by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978 by Polydor Records as the second single from her sixth album, "Love Tracks" (1978). It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. The song's lyrics describe the narrator's discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup. The song is frequently regarded as a disco staple.
"I Will Survive" single spent three non-consecutive weeks at number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, and also peaked atop the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Chart. It was later certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It won Best Disco Recording at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards, and also received a nomination for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Gloria Fowles (born September 7, 1943), known professionally as Gloria Gaynor, 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 "Never Can Say Goodbye" (1974).
Gaynor began her career singing in a nightclub in Newark, New Jersey. After several years of performing in local clubs and along the East Coast, Gaynor began her recording career in 1971 at Columbia Records where she released two albums. Since moving to MGM Records, Gaynor has released sixteen albums.
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