State of life, may I live, may I love
Coming out the sky, I name me a name
Coming out silver word for what it is
It is very nature of the sound, the game

Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablamidi, shablamida

Shablimidi, shablamida
Shablimidi, shablamida
Shablimidi, shablamida

Shot to the soul the flame of oroladian
Essence of the word
The state of independence

Sounds like a signal from you
Bring me to meet your sound
And I will bring you to my heart

Love, like a signal you call
Touching my body, my soul
Bring to me, you to meet me here

Home, be the temple of your heart
Home, be the body of your love
Just like holy water to my lips
(Hey, hey)

Yes, I do know how I survive
Yes, I do know why I'm alive
To love and be with you
Day by day by day by day

Time, time again, it is said
We will hear, we will see
See it all in his wisdom hear

His truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be

Say, yeah-e-yay, yeah-e-yo
Yeah-e-yay, yeah-e-yo
Be the sound of higher love today
Yeah-e-yeah (hey, hey)

Time, time again, it is said
We will hear, we will see
See it all in his wisdom hear

His truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Donna Summer's "State of Independence" seem to be a reflection on life, love, and the power of sound. The first few lines suggest that the singer is seeking permission to live and love freely, and then describes themselves as coming "out the sky," giving themselves a name and a silver word to describe themselves. The repeated phrase "Shablamidi, shablamida" seems to be onomatopoeic, suggesting the sound of something arriving or happening.

The second stanza includes the phrase "state of independence," which is repeated throughout the rest of the song. It's unclear exactly what the singer means by this phrase, but it could suggest a state of emotional or spiritual independence, perhaps even a form of enlightenment. The singer seems to be seeking a connection with someone else through sound, suggesting that they will "bring [the other person] to [their] heart" and that they will be brought to the other person's heart in turn.

The final stanzas suggest that the "state of independence" will be reached through a higher truth or wisdom, and that this state will "abound the land." The repetition of this phrase suggests that it is something to be achieved or desired. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated phrase "This state of independence shall be."

Line by Line Meaning

State of life, may I live, may I love
May I exist, be happy and find love

Coming out the sky, I name me a name
Coming into being, I give myself an identity

Coming out silver word for what it is
My expression is direct and truthful

It is very nature of the sound, the game
This is how life and communication works – by using sound and expression

Shablamidi, shablamida
N/A

Shot to the soul the flame of oroladian
A powerful experience awakens my soul

Essence of the word
The meaning behind our words is crucial

The state of independence
Autonomy and freedom is important in our lives

Sounds like a signal from you
I hear your message clearly

Bring me to meet your sound
I want to connect with you and understand you better

And I will bring you to my heart
In doing so, I will open up to you emotionally

Love, like a signal you call
Love is a powerful and clear communication

Touching my body, my soul
Love connects me to you physically and spiritually

Bring to me, you to meet me here
Let's come together in this place

Home, be the temple of your heart
Create a welcoming space inside yourself for love

Home, be the body of your love
Let your loving energy flow through your being

Just like holy water to my lips
This love is pure and sacred

Yes, I do know how I survive
I understand what keeps me going

Yes, I do know why I'm alive
I know what gives me purpose in life

To love and be with you
Love and connection is what motivates me

Day by day by day by day
Every day is an opportunity to build our relationship

Time, time again, it is said
Throughout history, people have said

We will hear, we will see
We will listen and observe

See it all in his wisdom hear
We will understand it all through a higher power's guidance

His truth will abound the land
The truth will spread far and wide

This truth will abound the land
The truth will spread far and wide

This state of independence shall be
We will achieve self-sufficiency and freedom

Say, yeah-e-yay, yeah-e-yo
N/A

Be the sound of higher love today
Spread love and connection wherever you go

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON, EVANGHELOS: SEE "VANGELIS" PAPATHANASSIOU

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@peternolan814

4y↑29

Lyrics
State of life, may I live, may I love
Coming out the sky, I name me a name
Coming out silver word for what it is
It is very nature of the sound, the game
Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablamidi, shablamida
Siamese, Indonese, to Tibet treat the life
As a game, if you please (hey)
Coming up Caribee such a freedom
Derives from a meditative state
Movin' on, believe that's it, call it magic
Third world, it is, I only guessed it
Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablamidi, shablamida
Shablimidi, shablamida
Shablimidi, shablamida
Shablimidi, shablamida
Shot to the soul the flame of Oroladian
(The) essence of the word
The state of independence
Sounds like a signal from you
Bring me to meet your sound
And I will bring you to my heart
Love, like a signal you call
Touching my body, my soul
Bring to me, you to meet me here
Home, be the temple of your heart
Home, be the body of your love
Just like holy water to my lips
(hey, hey)
Yes, I do know how I survive
Yes, I do know why I'm alive
To love and be with you
Day by day by day by day
Time, time again, it is said
We will hear, we will see
See it all in His wisdom hear
His truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
Say, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Be the sound of higher
Love today
Yeah (hey, hey)
Time, time again, it is said
We will hear, we will see
See it all in His wisdom hear
His truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be

@peternolan814

@@ashyclaret

Hello Ash,

I didn't know that and I might not have your in depth knowledge of music. I hope you won't be too taken aback when I tell you I have never heard of Jon Anderson. Let me learn more about Jon later.

All the best and many thanks,

Peter.

All comments from YouTube:

@Johnny_Thunder

33w↑16

I love the way the song changes gears mid way and begins to soar and becomes so operatic. Magical.

@jonhesselink6314

44w↑13

I was on a motorbike trip back in ’82 and had just completed the French coast of Les Landes and resting near a petrol station when I heard this song echoing from a small bar. I froze and felt blessed by this magic cadence. It never left me …

@williwombat1066

43w↑3

There are those moments. Music does that. I’ve experience the same although not is this particular song, but I know what you mean. Thanks for sharing.

@user-sp5yk3ic9v

38w↑3

Im so glad she recorded this

@michaelwood1143

4y↑170

One of the best Donna Summer songs ever. A timeless masterpiece!

@mackika

2y↑30

Originally recorded by Jon and Vangelis for their 1981 album The Friends of Mr Cairo.

@makmetal8483

2y↑10

Incredible cover of Jon & Vangelis

@johnarcarese172

2y↑10

@@makmetal8483 Jon & Vangelis did it better.

@kevinfalla2169

2y↑1

😎GeniusXX

@anthonynegron1374

😊 Me too! I ♡ the 80's! ☮🇺🇸☆💜 Class of '83!

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@gregretro

8y↑341

It's a Saturday in the Fall of 1982, I'm a sophomore in high school raking leaves at a neighbor's house... I have a small boombox sitting off to the side playing a pop station. It's been an overcast day, and a light rain (more of a sprinkle) begins to fall right as this song starts playing. I'm totally groovin to it, and as the song crescendo starts building 2/3's of the way through, the sun starts coming through the clouds, illuminating the yard, glinting off wet leaves, and making the resulting sunshower shimmer in the air.
I remember just standing there holding the rake, open-mouthed, covered in goosebumps as the choir sang the chorus at the end, the sound seeming to fill the yard... and then it was over. The next song segued in, and the sun went back behind the clouds less than a minute later.
30+ years later and this song still gives me full body goosebumps, and brings back that memory in great detail. Obviously, props to Donna for rocking this song... but master kudos to Quincy Jones for taking a good song (from Jon & Vangelis) and knocking it out of the effing park.

@danielclee1

8y↑15

+Greg Retro Bang on !!! First time I heard it I was straight in the groove, her vocal is beyond measure. Just wrote up a '7 musical influences in your life' challenge that's doing fb, and this was on it. Strange, as all my other choices are a million miles away. The Jon & Vangelis original is blinkin' good, plenty to it. But this kills <3

@GadgetMsGadget

8y↑23

Greg Retro Wow! How awesome! As I read, I was right there with you! Thanks for that quality share!

@Com9448

7y↑8

Jon and Vangelis The Friends of Mr.Cairo..noteworthy!

@Noodleydoo

7y↑6

Greg--I love stories like this. Thanks for posting it! I had a very similar experience with this song and I still get goose bumps!

@richierich8526

7y↑7

Greg Retro omg. Marry me.

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@MrMalibu30

1y↑8

I ran into Donna twice......Once in a supermarket, we both lived in Westlake Village, CA....she was with her kid & nanny...Next time, I worked at Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas,,,,she was going down the escalator with me......Neither time did I say anything to her......

@jimrankin7334

11w↑1

You may have missed a special moment in your life. But yeah, what do you say in a situation like that? I'd probably be lost for words, too. Awestruck!

@davidcraik8093

3y↑42

One of the most incredible singers of all time. So So missed......and truly loved.

@MotorCityPhoenix313

2y↑11

Hadn't heard this song in ages...Industry thankfully refreshed my memory.

@Shivadamadam

5y↑37

Met Jon Anderson and told him this song saved my life several times. He replied that it saved his several times, too. :-) Thank you, Jon and Donna!

@MandolinRich

3y↑4

& that of so many others. love this, the original, & the Chrissie Hynde versions. all unique, all powerfully uplifting. the greatest of songs shine in many coats.

@joebeeler990

1y↑11

The voices in the chorus are huge stars of 1982.

@Robin-xt7yo

8y↑124

Homegirl up in heaven now, the angels must have wanted Donna home to sing for them, who can blame them, such a lovely voice. Beautiful and talented lady. RIP Ms. Summer. You are missed and not forgotten.

@terryduncan8713

7y↑8

Well said!

@thisistom876

*Homegirl down in hell now,

I edit for you yw

@edwardcalvert

2y↑2

Very nice.

@seanwood8883

1y↑2

Right with ya on that 🙏

@user-mw8um6mc3v

5y↑30

One of the abiding and enduring female vocals of all time.

@michaelsimon546

32w

@stuart207

3y↑91

Such a powerful song, still strong and relevant.

@mink2166

2y↑3

More relevant than ever.!

@JuniperCourt1

2y↑3

Never more relevant than today 🙏🏽🙏🏽📣💖💖💖

@missgoogle2394

4y↑25

I could listen to Donna all day.

😁

@terencem5185

2y↑1

and look for even longer

@Baliciouscinta

46w↑5

Absolutly my Favorite Song of Donna. I listen to here sonh since I was 10. This is a Masterpeace. Most of People didnt know this greatful Song.

@manuellopez417

25w↑10

Donna Summer is a pure legend . Her name and her songs will be with us forever🎶🎶🎶

@janebrown1706

5y↑40

As an ACDC fan I went straight out + bought this single! It's still magic after all these years. I will never part with it xxx

@ic2264

3y↑16

What a amazing voice queen Donna had

@francoislameth6749

7y↑62

This song gives me goosebumps !!! Wonderful !

@karthikvignesh5438

6y↑235

There is a difference being 'stealing' and getting inspired

@alexkx8599

6y↑4

THANK YOU! Jesus!

@Jamaicafunk

6y↑8

or being influenced by...

@like-icecream

6y↑22

Every song ever made was influenced by another in some way shape or form.

@ryederz

5y↑4

this is miles away from billie jean. bass line, melody, chords, sounds, attitude.. and performance (i.e. the wacky slap bass) .. where are those notes that don’t lie? either quincy was tripping or he is actually not that much of a gut feel super-pop-producer (and was just lucky) michael apparently told hall & oates that bj was inspired by „i can‘t go for that“

@norwegiansniper9713

Correct that’s why this is stealing.

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@stephenord3403

3y↑5

I came here for Donna
RIP the best. See you soon x

@angelina_96

5y↑14

This song is pure gold!

@danthomas6587

2y↑11

This song continues to move me, deeply. I remember listening to it in the early eighties.

@jimpatrick5918

2y↑2

She and Quincy did take a Anderson and Vangelis song and lift it to the next level.

@tommacegan19

5y↑4

I'm a huge Jon Anderson fan. Yep, Yes, Jon and Vangelis, well anything. Nobody does Jon Anderson songs. Nobody. Well they're hard to do. Well she did, and holy guacamole did she HIT IT OUT OF THE FRIGGING PARK!!!! Rich, vibrant, and inspiring! Nobody has a voice like Donna Summer. I am so proud that she took this on, and how much happiness did she give people! What a woman! Thanks Donna. Nope didn't find this from Quincy Jones. . .

@jimsteele2472

8y↑66

Love you Donna Summer RIP

@saintrobski

5y↑28

I like Yes and Vangelis is one of my favourite musicians, but this version of this song is sublime. Donna Summer's vocals are Perfection.

@BB-nb6in

2y↑2

I hear you now 👍

@michaelrachels8785

8y↑33

DONNA SUMMER IS ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE THE VERY BEST

@pedrogoyamusic

6y↑238

Same bass notes yes. Two different stories and no stealing as quincy says. If this is stealing, the man was a genius. I see this as an influence. Not even close to plagiarism or stealing.
Mj had a midas touch

@pedrogoyamusic

6y↑3

Yet, the “Dont stop till u get enough” story is true. Greg wrote that with MJ. the first single pressings actually had Greg in the writer credits together with Mj. When the album went out, Greg was out of the picture.
Greg himself talks about that in his recent Red Bull Music academy interview.

@mrmuh2000

6y↑1

lecocksportiv agree to that. And a collective Amen!!!

@pedrogoyamusic

6y↑3

I dont mean the bass. I meant the arpegio below the bass. Its the same notes mate in an higher speed. Even the bridge is the same!

@reoscorpio

6y↑14

There are only 8 notes in a music scale.. so any song can have some "Same Notes".. this song sounds nothing like Michael's..

@dburse66

6y↑13

You are correct. This sounds NOTHING like Billie Jean.

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@michaeljulien1

5y↑12

The QUEEN of Disco. The very, very best! Am so ecstatic that I had the good fortune to enjoy her music. God Bless Donna!

@cardman880

6y↑46

Jon Anderson was a genius, great artist that most millennials have never heard of. The band Yes was very underrated. "Love will find a way" is one of my favorite 80's song.

@peterbyrne178

3y↑10

Agree fully but I would not say Yes were underrated at all.. In my opinion greatest bunch of musicians together in the history of rock

@waynecox3958

3y↑8

WAS a genius????

@exessex3522

2y↑4

Yes were a very famous and successful rock band. They sold millions of records and millions of people paid to see them play. This makes them highly rated, not underrated.

@danender5555

The band YES very underrated? Maybe in your village Imbecileville.

@mjc01

1y↑2

Jon has not passed. He's still working.

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@robertfallor8183

2y↑10

Here from Industry on HBO

@ellas9206

2y↑12

I know it a cover but, for me, it's her best song. As good as the original is, no contest, few could sing like Donna

@lburns7952

8y↑49

Wow. Such a meaningful song sung by Donna Summer with her incredibly powerful vocals. Beautifully done.

@QueerlyBeloved386

8y↑3

+Lydia Burns Have you ever seen the BTS clip that showed who sang background for her in this? Kenny Logins, James Ingram, Christopher Cross, Dara Bernard, Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Brenda Russell, Dionne Warwick, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Michael McDonald, Dyan Cannon, Peggy Lipton- Jones ... the list is INCREDIBLE. Literally. It should be on YouTube

@lburns7952

8y↑1

Angel Torres Really! I did not know that. I will look for it. Thank you Angel :)

@QueerlyBeloved386

8y↑1

Lydia Burns I included the link in this comment thread.

@johnnoonan5802

5y↑1

beautiful singer beautiful voice

@paulraine1620

2y↑2

Not heard this for years 👍👏👏

@metalgeniusjoe5602

2y↑8

There will never be another one like her. I listen to this song all day and hit the repeat button on the cd player when I'm in the shop.

@user-mw8um6mc3v

5y↑19

But let's focus on Donna Summer.
Great singer who blessed us with her talent.

@Burgieking1

4y↑12

The best track of the Queen of Disco

@cynthiadavis471

20w↑4

Such a a beautiful inspiring song that only her powerful voice can give Justice to

@Sp4rkyman

5y↑26

I would love to have seen Donna, or even Jon and Vangelis, or frankly anyone, do this live with a massive choir. I would bawl my eyes out, absolutely epic.

@ornorra

1y↑1

It has been dine Todmobile and Jon Anderson

@maselinaahkuoi105

2y↑3

RIP Queen of Disco and another Legendary musician. 💖🌹🌹💖

@chriscanale9535

6y↑3

love you and this song💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

@rkernell

4y↑6

I heard this song on a special radio program when it came out, 1982?, and I had to buy it. I still have the vinyl and it is one of my cherished possessions...what an amazing production...

@BB-nb6in

2y↑1

Great remake of a classic

@balaamirtham5692

2y↑7

Almost 40 years it's #1 song in my mind. Beyond comparable.!

@bobuk161

5y↑11

What a fantastic voice. She was amazing!

@GriefTourist

2y↑7

Just an amazing amazing piece of music. And now approaching 40 years old.

@SebDangerfield-yu7cm

5y↑8

One of my those songs that gives me goose-bumps - for its whole duration.
Makes me wanna laugh and cry, at the same time.
Just to hear it, is totally awesome.

@michaelburland7932

2y↑5

" Touching my body my soul " !! In the top three songs Donna ever recorded.

@farcanal631

2y↑3

Goosebumps listening to this again.

@haires03

1y↑14

The best Donna Summer song ever. It's got much of harmony, rhythm and melody, but mainly the powerful, intense and beautiful voice of our eternal Diva.

@zenspirit6099

4y↑7

💖Quelle voix !!!!
A jamais dans nos mémoires et nos coeurs. RIP Madame Donna Summer!!!
Quelle carrière et quelle voix!!!!
Unique et magnifique!!!!
Merci pour ces moments partagés!!!

@stephengriffin9992

2y↑5

Truly brilliant instrumentalist May Vangelis entertain the Gods now

@glynisroberts5029

5y↑8

Such a brilliant and beautiful song!

@devolatif8698

1y↑3

EPIC MASTERPIECE!

@philmccarthy1841

4y↑10

love everything about this , vocals , choir and a great production from Mr Jones.

@TheLachic

6y↑6

She did this-PERFECTLY

@bluegreenglue6565

3y↑5

First time I've heard this song. Love it.

@ihaveaname8874

2y↑2

I believe I have not heard this song since my daughter was born 6 years ago most likely longer...I came across again this morning...my 2 girls left for grandparents...and i blasted this song on hyperloop through the house...different versions all over YouTube....heard the original for the first time, great song, but I love Donna's version...in 2013 a friend of mine hosted a tribute at her house in Studio City,Ca. ...with Donna Summer's niece LaDonna Gaines present , who was named after her aunt... LaDonna gave us some great insight about her auntie... one was that nobody knew about her illness, probably didn't want nobody to bother , but I think that at least DS husband and her daughters knew... @GregRetro , phantastic story , I felt like standing right there with you !!

@aliciak1959

Escuchaste a Jon Anderson con el autor, el gran Vangelis?

@rajeevpollard3592

6y↑678

Came here after Quincy Jones comment

@juliohernandez3668

6y↑6

Jeevs lol. Same here

@TheYates100

6y↑39

Same but I think Quincy has gone a little senile as I don't hear any similarities and there's a demo of Billie Jean from 1981 which either comes before this or cuts through the same timeline of when the songs were created. Quincy is probably bitter and stubborn at the success and praise of Billie Jean considering it was one of the songs where his influence was barely felt plus he was wrong about the intro.

@bats88

6y↑14

I think he got confused. the start sounds like Thriller. Same cords.

@JungXPharoah

Same here

@68caribou

6y↑13

It's the bass line sequence. If you slow it down, it looks like Billie Jean.

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@resonate3987

6y↑3

What a cathartic piece of music.👌🏾

@michaelalderete9622

2y↑1

Yes, the way the song's melodies, rhythms & harmonies morph to the choir/climax.

@michaelalderete9622

2y↑6

Wow, just listened to Jon & Vangelis original and realized via comments that Donna Summer sang the version I was looking for. What an eye opener, and what a brilliant vocal performance she gave for her version!

@InnerCityGirl1

26w

Isn't it lovely when you find what you're looking for ? ❤❤❤

@wladimirdecastrosilveira9672

3y↑1

State of independence wow thanks Sir John Anderson and Mr. Vangelis, and special thanks to my eternal goddess Donna.

@johnlavelle6095

4y↑2

I'm 72 and been listening to music forever. No way is this in the same zip code!

@95KIPPIE

6y↑3

I came here because I love Donna, and this album in 82’ was on constant rotation on my stereo. I would listen to it while getting ready to go out

@kayhinton6487

2y↑3

Such a talent and she was so. so beautiful! RIP Donna.

@Chicago48

6y↑2

Nice song. Like it, never heard it before.

@djmoch1001

2y↑2

Rest In Peace, Vangelis.

@patrickstevenson9775

2y↑3

2:16 and the build up starts towards the stunning choir filled climax, awesome!

@Com9448

7y↑13

masterpiece

@ronaldkable

2y↑4

And her voice just soars above everything else

@ericeric4271

6y↑4

Donnna Summer: thank you for all your music and your incredible voice. I was blessed to see you live once: incredible. Rest in peace classy lady❤️

@edreid7872

2y↑3

I get goosebumps every time I hear this....

@nonrev85

8y↑4

A great mood booster, R.I.P. Donner.

@renaissancesummer

2y↑1

oh my ive been searching for the name of this song for 10 years already and i FINALLY found it i’m so happy 🥰

@davidnice1984

2y↑1

sound like a signal ........ time and again ..... most magnificant message...

@mark1968

5y↑3

This song has a certain exuberance that makes it very listenable. Donna Summer was a legend. Rest in peace dear lady.

@pettelaar

4y↑10

Donna summer ,,what a voice what a woman what a music ❤️

@seanstephens144

1y↑2

Voice of an angel 🙏🎶

@chromeheart6597

1y↑1

Donna Summer brought me here.

@s.johari3092

7y↑3

she became a christian, but she always was one! she is missed but not forgotten.

@deepc5744

6y↑55

Everyone is talking about Quincy saying MJ stole this to make Billie Jean. Quincy produced both. He got a ton of people to come listen and discover another masterpiece of his. kudos Quincy.

@globalcitizenn

6y↑15

Deep C Besides Michael took something from Quincy and made it iconic and completely different. Which, if Quincy had the talent he would have done so himself. The truth is Michael knew better than Quincy what to do with the music. That's why he's Michael Jackson. Quincy wants to diminish Michael's contributions to make himself look more important.

@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia

Sounds like Quincy snagged it if you asked me.

@ILaxative

actually Quincy didn't produce this song. Vangelis did.

@abdurobinson8392

6y↑1

I so agree while Billie Jean may be An iconic song, this song got lost in the shuffle and never received the light of day until now. It's amazing this song has gotten so many viewssince Quincy Jones put out those claims about Michael Jackson.

@kns5700

Lol basically

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@bigsonny45

... Still can't believe she's gone!

@jimrankin7334

20w↑2

Let's give due credit to that all-star choir that Donna Summer assembled behind her. Helps give this song such a powerful sound! It included Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Michael McDonald, Michael Jackson & many more.

@peternolan814

4y↑29

@paulbelgrove1858

Thanks Peter 👍

@peternolan814

3y↑1

@@paulbelgrove1858

Hello Paul,

You're very welcome. :)

Peter.

@ashyclaret

3y↑1

Written and sung by Jon Anderson originally.

@peternolan814

@davidcole4321

2y↑2

Thanks Peter, just played that twice with the help of your lyrics, with my headphones on so don't care what I sounded like. 👍🎤🎧

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@ronaldbennett5842

6y↑3

Fantastic!!!!!!🤓🤓🤓

@oojiebaflip

34w↑1

The choir on the song being Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, James Ingram, Brenda Russell, Dean Canon, Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@evelynreinken8756

4w↑1

Donna Summer ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@marieblue

2y↑3

“State of Independence” was originally written and recorded by Jon Anderson & Vangelis (1981). For Donna Summer’s cover version (1982), Quincy Jones gathered an all-star chorus including Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, Christopher Cross, Dyan Cannon, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins and Stevie Wonder. The hitsong ended up paving the way for the memorable charity single “We Are the World” (1985).

This very piece performed by the late mezzo-soprano* (1948 - 2012) is nothing short of sublime. Even some four decades later, “State of Independence” sounds as ageless and significant as ever. ❤️🌟❤️

* May you rest in peace, LaDonna Adrian Gaines (Donna Summer’s birth name). 🌹

@abubakaraisha878

OMG 😱 i never knew she’s dead🥺😭😭

@marieblue

2y↑1

@@abubakaraisha878 Sad, isn’t it? She was 63 years old.

@abubakaraisha878

@@marieblue so sad..

@marieblue

2y↑1

@@abubakaraisha878 Take care of yourself, Abubakar. Warmest regards to you.

@abubakaraisha878

2y↑1

@@marieblue thank u 😊

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@xtradelite903

7y↑20

It's as if the song is a political act. An absolutely brilliant masterpiece.

@stephenwinters6859

2y↑2

Great sound quality! 🎶🎵❤️

@kimberlyjennings6168

41w↑1

Beautiful song Donna Summer 🌷🌷💔 This song will live on . P.s. R.I.P. with LOVE 🙏🏽

@clintelliott14

8y↑7

well said Robin Donna Summer is still the Best

@stevewaugh2

8y↑12

Great Song and Singer !

@MikeyBoRo

2y↑2

A powerful song. I remember as kid my mother playing this as she picked me up from school and we ran errands.

@TheSpookyDuke

20w

80s forever!

@tomvolvo7208

2y↑3

This song puts you in a whole different state of mind. And for me it’s always in a good place.

@lifeslessons9889

5y↑7

I'm here because of Jon and Vangelis 👍

@stacyanderson8890

My mom at 91 loved Donna God bless you your sole..this is for you! I loss you 2 months ago. Miss you so.

@marekkulak4884

2y↑1

i love this song i Donna!!!

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