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.
Reach out I'll Be There
Gloria Gaynor Lyrics
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Because all of your hope is gone,
And your life is filled with much confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion,
And your world around is crumblin' down;
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I'll be there to always see you through.
When you feel lost and about to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you need a hand to hold:
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I can tell the way you hang your head,
You're without love and now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around,
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
I know what you're thinkin',
You're alone now, no love of your own,
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
The lyrics to Gloria Gaynor's song "Reach Out I'll Be There" tell the story of a person who is experiencing deep despair and confusion in their life. The song's narrator offers a message of hope and support, encouraging the listener to reach out to them for help. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and isolation, as well as a longing for love and connection.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, describing a person who has lost all hope and feels as though their life is falling apart. The lyrics suggest that the person's world is "crumblin' down", and that they are in need of someone to reach out to them. The singer then offers to be that person, promising to be there with a love that will "shelter" the listener and help them see their way through.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe a person who feels lost and unsupported, as though their best efforts are not enough to make a difference. The singer again offers a message of comfort and support, telling the listener that they will be there to love and care for them. The final verse speaks to the person's sense of loneliness and fear, assuring them that they are not alone and that they can always depend on the singer for love and support.
Overall, the lyrics to "Reach Out I'll Be There" are a powerful reminder of the importance of reaching out to others in times of need. The song's message resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone, and serves as a powerful reminder that we all need someone to lean on from time to time.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you feel that you can't go on
If you feel you cannot continue
Because all of your hope is gone,
If you lost all your hope
And your life is filled with much confusion
If your life is full of confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion,
If happiness seems like a mirage
And your world around is crumblin' down;
If everything around you is falling apart
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Ask for help when you feel helpless
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Ask for help
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I will provide you with protection and affection
I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
I will offer you love to overcome your challenges
I'll be there to always see you through.
I will always support you
When you feel lost and about to give up
When you feel hopeless and ready to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
When your best efforts are not enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
When the world seems unfeeling
And you're drifting out all on your own,
When you feel alone and unconnected
And you need a hand to hold:
When you need someone to be there for you
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Ask for help when you feel helpless
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Ask for help
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
I will be there to provide love and comfort
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I will cherish and take care of you
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I will be there to provide love and comfort
I can tell the way you hang your head,
I can tell you're feeling low
You're without love and now you're afraid
You feel unloved, and this is creating fear
And through your tears you look around,
Through your tears, you're searching for help
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
You are still struggling to find peace of mind
I know what you're thinkin',
I understand how you're feeling
You're alone now, no love of your own,
You're alone and unloved
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Ask for help when you feel helpless
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Ask for help
Just look over your shoulder
I am always here for you
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
I will provide you with the love you need
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
You can always rely on me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Now if you feel that you can't go on
Because all of your hope is gone
And your life is filled with confusion
And happiness is just an illusion
And your world around is tumbling down.
Darling, reach out,
Reach out, reach out for me.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I'll be there with a love that will see you through.
Now when you're lost and about to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold
And you're drifting out all on your own
And you need a hand to hold.
Darling, reach out,
Reach out, reach out for me.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I'll be there with a love that will see you through.
I can tell the way you hang your head.
You're without love and now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around,
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
I know what you're thinking,
Without love, and now you're alone.
Darling, reach out,
Reach out, reach out for me.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I'll be there with a love that will see you through.
@abelhinhaluga5506
Linda música.
Baterista maravilhoso. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Bons tempos.
@nicktubach2652
This is the version I grew up with. Love her voice for this tune.
@silvanacorrea4759
Yo también crecí con este TEMA🎉🎉
@staniskawbracha8203
GLORIA GAYNOR -- "Reach Out I'll Be There", "GLORIE" należy gloryfikować, piękny film.
@devenismo
I love the dancing.
I love the voice and the music
Gloria is fabolous!
@retreatsyndrome8478
Her voice...her looks...Incomparable
@miguelangelmorales7634
Realmente hermosa 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@marisapuig8147
I remember my young times !!!❤
@hollifieldk6749
I came out of the womb listening to this.......Four Tops 1967! Gloria's is pure soul, love it!!!!
@Katy-tj2rr
💫🌻♥️Gloria Gaynor♥️🌻Forever🌻♥️Reach out, I'll be there♥️🌻To Love and comfort you🌻💫