I Will Survive: How a Disco Hit Defined the Year 1979
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SummaryThe oil crisis continued, unemployment remained high, Jimmy Carter’s presidency suffered blow after demoralizing blow, disco was the popular music, movies were breaking new ground and television continued remained the number one form of entertainment and relaxation. America was faced with hostages being held in Iran, a near nuclear melt down at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, and the auto industry was losing profits and cutting jobs due to unprecedented foreign competition. Among the many songs that made it to number one that year was Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” This song quickly climbed to the top of the charts to hit number one in January. A popular song in the discos, it also became a sort of anthem for the gay rights movement and was adopted by women in their continued struggle towards equality.
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- The song was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris for Gloria Gaynor.
- This attitude reflected the feelings of many women in the late 70's and many homosexual men as well who struggled to gain respect and recognition in society.
- While political battles raged across the country and traditional values and view were challenged, attacked, and defended.
- 'YMCA' by the Village People and 'We Are Family' by Sister Sledge were among the other three songs that emerged as classics that year.
- America suffered disillusionment and disappointment after the beautiful idealism of the 60's.
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