Gaynor was a singer with the Soul Satisfiers, a jazz/pop band, in the 1960s. Her first solo single was "She'll Be Sorry/Let Me Go Baby" in 1965.
Her first real success came in 1975 with the release of her album Never Can Say Goodbye, which established her as a disco artist. The first side of this album consisted of three disco songs ("Honey Bee", "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Reach Out, I'll Be There"), with no breaks in between the songs. This 19-minute dance marathon proved to be enormously popular, especially at dance clubs. All three songs were released as singles via radio edits, and all of them became hits. This album was so instrumental in introducing disco music to the public, that many later believed that Gloria Gaynor had been the first artist to record disco music. "Never Can Say Goodbye" became the first song to top Billboard magazine's dance chart - in that sense, she was the first. Capitalizing on the success of her first album, Gaynor quickly released her second album, Experience Gloria Gaynor, later that same year. While this album was also successful, it was not quite as popular as her previous album in the mainstream.
Some of her lesser-known singles, due to lack of recurrent airplay, include "Honey Bee", "Casanova Brown", and "Let's Make A Deal" which all became hits in the clubs and reached the Top 5 on Billboard's disco charts. After her 1976 album, I've Got You, Gaynor shifted from her hit production team to work with other productions. While it seemed like a good move, her subsequent producers did not seem to match Gaynor's vocal approach and style as well. This caused her the albums that followed, such as 1977's Glorious and 1978's Park Avenue Sound, to be regarded as merely good albums instead of excellent albums.
For the next few years, Gaynor would only enjoy a few moderate hits. However, in late 1978, with the release of her album Love Tracks, she climbed the pop charts again because of her now-signature song "I Will Survive". The lyrics of this song are written from the point of view of a woman, recently dumped, telling her former lover that she can cope without him and does not want anything more to do with him. The song has become something of an anthem of female emancipation, and is still a staple of office parties and karaoke nights. The song was awarded the first and only Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980 (the category was discontinued upon disco's fall from favor shortly afterward). In 1999, Pixar animator Victor Navone used this song to create an alien music video, which for a time, was a minor internet phenomenon.
Interestingly, "I Will Survive" was originally the B-side when Polydor Records released it in late 1978. The A-side, a song called "Substitute", then a recent worldwide hit for South African girl-group Clout, was considered to be more "radio friendly." Radio DJs flipped the record over, and audience response forced the record company to flip the songs, so that subsequent copies of the single listed the more popular song on the A-side. In late 1979, she released the album I Have A Right, which contained her next disco hit, "Let Me Know (I Have The Right)", featuring Doc Severinsen of The Tonight Show fame on trumpet solo.
Even though she exprienced difficulty having hit records in the U.S. after "I Am What I Am", the majority of her subsequent single chart on the UK Singles Chart. During the late 1990s and the 2000s, Gaynor returned to the American charts. She issued two albums, 2002's I Wish You Love and 2006's The Answer, that were well received with her fanbase.
I'll be there
Gloria Gaynor Lyrics
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We must bring salvation back,
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on.
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby,
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
The song "I'll Be There" by Gloria Gaynor is a romantic ballad that emphasizes the importance of love, support, and protection in a relationship. The lyrics address the need for a pact between two people to bring back salvation in their relationship. The singer assures her partner that she will always be there for them through thick and thin. She offers to build a world of dreams around her partner, fill their heart with joy and laughter, and protect them with unselfish love that respects them. Whenever her partner needs her, she will always be just a call away.
The lyrics of "I'll Be There" are deeply emotional, conveying the singer's commitment to the relationship with her partner. The song has a universal appeal and has stood the test of time as it was released in 1974. The lyrics highlight the true meaning of partnership and underline the importance of support and love in a relationship. The soft melody perfectly expresses the longing for togetherness, making it a timeless classic.
In conclusion, "I'll Be There" is a heartfelt love song that tells the story of commitment, protection, and loyalty. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being there for your partner in happy and tough times. The song has a timeless appeal, a sweet melody, and a message that resonates with people from different walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to make a promise to each other to do this together.
We must bring salvation back,
We have to restore or save what has been lost or broken.
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
If there is love present, then I will be right there by your side.
I'll reach out my hand to you
I will extend my hand to you to show my support and care.
I'll have faith in all you do.
I believe in you and all of your dreams and aspirations.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you have to do is say my name, and I will be right there for you, no matter what.
I'll be there to comfort you,
I will be there for you when you need someone to lean on.
Build my world of dreams around you,
I want to create a space for you that is filled with dreams and happiness.
I'm so glad that I found you.
I am grateful that I have you in my life.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I will be there with an unbreakable love that will carry us through anything.
I'll be your strength,
I will be the one to help you through your struggles.
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I will never let go or give up on you.
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
I want to bring happiness and laughter into your life.
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
All I want is to be together with you.
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need me, I will always be there for you.
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I will be there to protect you from harm.
With unselfish love that respects you.
My love for you is selfless and respects you as a person.
If you should ever find someone new
If you should ever find someone else to love,
I know he better be good to you
I hope that he treats you well and makes you happy.
'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he mistreats or hurts you,
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will still be there for you, no matter what.
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Just glance behind you, honey, and I will be right there.
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
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