During this period, she married German actor Helmut Sommer (married in 1973 and divorced two years later) and changed the spelling of her last name to Summer. Guests included Giorgio Moroder, who produced several of Summers hits, and singer Tony Orlando. Her burial place is semi-private, with trees and bushes and a gate marked with a gold "S" making a large diamond shape around her grave. Donna Summer's family today held a memorial service to farewell the Queen of Disco. Summer released 17 studio albums in total, most recently 2008s Crayons, which she promoted with a full world tour. Disco legend was buried in a quiet ceremony yesterday (May 23) By Tom Goodwyn. It wasnt until 1983s She Works Hard for the Money, which became a ubiquitous video as well as a big radio hit, that Summers fame approached its late 70s zenith. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Engineered by Marion Lozano Donna Summer's 1977 hit " I Feel Love " is the inspiration for the final track on Beyonc's new album, " Renaissance ." Summer became the queen of disco in the. The album itself was certified Gold, and climbed to No. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Try again later. She made a few appearances in 1997.Summer died on May 17, 2012, at her home in Naples, Florida, aged 63, from lung cancer.A nonsmoker,Summer theorized that her cancer was caused by inhaling toxic fumes and dust from the September 11 attacks in New York City; she was in her apartment near Ground Zero when the attacks occurred.However, some reports have instead attributed the cancer to Summer's smoking during her younger years, her continued exposure to second-hand smoking while performing in clubs well after she had quit, and a predisposition to this disease in the family. A musical tribute was paid to Donna at the Billboard Music Awards 2012 on Sunday (20.05.12) with Natasha Bedingfield singing Last Dance. Try again later. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. appreciated. Her female friends also shared anecdotal "girlfriend stories" at the celebration of her life attended by her entire family, according to the website. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She said, "Uh, yeah sure." Being a free spirit a talented one she auditioned and got the part as the lead singer for the band Crow. The Queen of Disco's private funeral ceremony took place in Nashville, Tennessee as was attended by 1000 guests including music producers David Foster and Giorgio Moroder. She died following a year-long battle with lung cancer. According to the funeral program document obtained by TMZ her siblings sung We've Come This Far By Faith and Donna's brother Ricky Gaines made a speech. The series' music was composed almost entirely by Tom Armstrong, a member of the sketch troupe. Her talent was a true gift to the music industry, said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the Recording Academy. based on information from your browser. 2023 Cable News Network. Due to an error on the record cover, Donna Sommer became Donna Summer; the name stuck. DonnaHarpeth Hills Memory GardensNashvilleDavidson CountyTennessee, USAPlot: Garden of Faith sectionI OWN NO COPYRIGHTS TO THE AUDIO CONTENT. Sorry! Summers sisters, Linda Gaines Lotman, Mary Ellen Bernard, Dara Bernard and Jenette Yancey, sang Weve Come This Far By Faith.. Filmed on May 29, 2012. Her grandfather was a minister and her father a church deacon. Summer, born in Boston to a father who was a butcher and a mother who was a schoolteacher, sang from the moment she learned to talk. Ethnicity: African-American. There was a problem getting your location. Discovery Company. She was the disco queen, and will remain so. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Thanks for your help! I knew her and found her to be one of the most likable and fun people ever. While attending high school, she participated in staged musicals and following graduation she landed a role in the production of "Hair" which was performing in Germany. The I Feel Love hitmaker - who passed away in Florida yesterday last week aged 63 - is being remembered in a . The show's absurdist approach has been compared to the likes of Monty Python and Tim and Eric. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. CNNs Michael Martinez, Todd Leopold and Denise Quan contributed to this report. He said it would take 4-5 weeks. Memorials may be made to your local location of the Salvation Army. Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, in Boston on New Year's Eve 1948, her father was a butcher her mother was a school teacher, she loved to sing as a child and experienced her first opportunity to perform in front of an audience by accident when she filled in for an absentee singer at her church when she was ten years old. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I cant believe weve lost another wonderful singer, Dolly Parton said. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Summer had been a Nashville resident since 1995. R.I.P. Donna Summer performs in Sao Paolo, Brazil. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The disco icon will be laid to rest at a church in Nashville, Tennessee. A memorial service for Donna Summer was held yesterday at the Christ Presbyterian in Nashville, where the disco icon had resided since 1995. The media have been banned from the invitation only event, which around 1,000 mourners are said to be attending. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. The disco star will be buried at a private ceremony at a Tennessee church, which will be attended only by close friends and family, reports TMZ. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Streisand Fan! Blog: Donna Summer Six Songs To Remember Her By, Kylie, Moby, Best Coast, Belle and Sebastian pay tribute to Donna Summer. Try again. The Mandalorian season three first look review: Baby Yodas back, Soundtrack Of My Life: Talking Heads Tina Weymouth, Final Fantasy 16 is a lavish RPG twist on Bayonetta and its all the better for it. The single would attain Gold status and the album went Platinum in the US.Summer acted in the film Thank God It's Friday, the film met with modest success; the song \"Last Dance\", reached No. Learn more about merges. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Some of the tabloids did release photos a year ago, shortly after her burial when the grounds were not finished. The white roses that adorned her grave are gone. Famous for hit singles including I Feel Love, Love To Love You Baby and Hot Stuff, she passed away in Florida after a lengthy battle with cancer. But with her 1979 album, Bad Girls, Summer broke out of the disco mold as the genre, which had become renewed by the success of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, was feeling a backlash. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. As a teen, Donna Summer wandered the streets of Boston at night. Summer died on May 17, 2012, at her home in Naples, Florida, aged 63, from lung cancer.A nonsmoker,Summer theorized that her cancer was caused by inhaling toxic fumes and dust from the. Donna, like Whitney (Houston), had one of the greatest voices ever. R.I.P. Weve updated the security on the site. NEW: David Foster and Natalie Grant among performers, Donna Summer died from lung cancer at age 63, She rose to fame in the mid-'70s with "Love to Love You Baby", Though she was a disco icon, her Grammy wins included R&B, rock, inspirational and dance categories. The family had kept the funeral plans private, but by Wednesday afternoon it was revealed that the service was being held at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Images are courtesy of photographers who have granted permission, Wikimedia Commons, public domain searches, and \"fair use\" promotional material used here for commentary and educational reference.CAPTIONS AND TRANSLATIONS: If you enjoyed this video please help others enjoy it by adding captions in your native language:http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCD_TyDlsLCmsotFsojlDEcg\u0026tab=2 Giorgio Moroder produced several tracks with the late star, including Love to Love You Baby and I Feel Love. It premiered on 11 November 2020. I knew her and found her to be one of the most likable and fun people ever. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Trump Melts Down Over Murdoch Admitting Fox Lied About Election Fraud Donna Summer 's funeral took place in Nashville. Dim all the lights, this last dance goes out to Donna Summer. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A small funeral has been held for the late Disco legend Donna Summer in Nashville, who died from cancer last week. Tributes to Summer have been paid by the likes of Giorgio Moroder and Quincy Jones. Donna passed away in Florida last week (17.05.12) after battling lung cancer at the age of 63. Today, my travels back in time take me to the famous grave site of singer and disco queen Donna Summer at Harpeth Hills Memorial Park and cemetery outside of Nashville, Tennessee. As we reported, approximately 1,000 of the Queen of Disco's family and friends -- including famed music producers David Foster and Giorgio Moroder -- attended the invitation-only service to pay their last respects. Try again later. See what's playing today in Harvard Square. In addition, she revealed that she had long suffered from severe depression. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was a musical sensation who came to define the disco era, and yesterday afternoon close friends and family said goodbye to Donna Summer at a funeral held in Nashville, Tennessee. Vocalist. English A system error has occurred. The late Donna Summer will be laid to rest at a private funeral tomorrow (May 23) in Nashville. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Vocalist. Year should not be greater than current year. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Donna Summer (90273935)? Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The services will be private for her family and friends. The title song became a major hit, reaching No. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Donna Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens Nashville Davidson County Tennessee, USA Plot:. Her public image as a sex symbol and diva conflicted with her religious upbringing, she said. Though she is iconic in the disco genre, her five Grammy wins were also in the R&B, rock, inspirational and dance categories. Summer is survived by husband Bruce Sudano, three daughters, Brooklyn, Mimi and Amanda and four grandchildren. Several hundred of Donna Summers closest friends and family crowded into a Nashville, Tennessee, church Wednesday afternoon to say goodbye to the queen of disco, who died of lung cancer last week. Verify and try again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY UNDER THE FAIR USE ACT. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 2. Added by Nia Gray The Queen of Disco's private funeral ceremony took place in Nashville, Tennessee as was attended by 1000 guests including music producers David Foster and Giorgio Moroder. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Sudano, three daughters and four. Family, friends and collaborators attended memorial service. Donna Summer funeral held in Nashville, Tennessee, Hundreds attend private ceremony for the Queen Of Disco, I'll Be Your Mirror: Primavera Sound On Building a Truly Inclusive Festival, Every The 1975 song ranked from worst to best, Loving The Unchangeable: Madison Beer In Conversation, Dance Yourself Clean: Tove Lo In Conversation, Let's Eat Grandma at KOKO, London, 19/10/22, Boygenius + More announced for Connect Festival, Album Review: Tempesst - Prisoner Of Desire. Her grave was covered with straw, perhaps to allow new grass to grow. The song \"He's a Rebel\" would win Summer her third Grammy Award, this time for Best Inspirational Performance.During this time, Summer had role on the sitcom Family Matters as Steve Urkel's (Jaleel White) Aunt Oona. There was an error deleting this problem. She left an indelible impression on the music industry and it would be difficult to think of Disco without remembering Donna Summer. 9,830 2,177 14. In a 2003 interview with CNN, she said the initial absence of a manager led her to do provocative photo shoots. Donna Summer's funeral has been held in Nashville, Tennesse with hundreds of friends and family attending the private event. The Queen of Disco's private funeral ceremony took . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Cameras were not allowed inside. This account has been disabled. Other guests included singer Tony Orlando and producer Giorgio Moroder, who worked with Summer on hits like Love to Love You Baby and I Feel Love. She remained in Europe and appeared in several more musicals, among them "Godspell" and "Porgy and Bess," prior to launching her recording career as a backup singer and in 1974, she released her first solo album "Lady of the Night." Please reset your password. She received her first American Music Award nomination for Favorite Soul/R\u0026B Female Artist. 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The legendary 5-time Grammy winner passed away last week in Florida after a battle with lung cancer. Another gem this summer is Emily Henry's BEACH READ (Jove, 384 pp., paper, $16), which elevates what could be a self-conscious premise into a Donna Emmel, 15 . 6 on the Hot 100 chart. Donna, like Whitney (Houston), had one of the greatest voices ever. The Mandalorian Season Three Gets Off to a Disappointing Start All Rights Reserved. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Search above to list available cemeteries. What followed was a string of number one hits including gold and platinum records among them "McArthur Park" (1978), "Last Dance" (1978), "Heaven Knows" (1979), "Hot Stuff" (1979), "Bad Girls" (1979), "Dim All The Lights" (1979), "No More Tears" (1979, a duet with Barbra Streisand), "On the Radio" (1980), "The Wanderer" (1980) and "She Works Hard For the Money" (1983). The iconic singer behind hits such as 'Love To Love You Baby' has lived in Nashville since 1995 and was buried at the Christ Presbyterian Church. 3 on the Hot 100. The chamber of commerce will bring back Summer Sizzle Saturday. She was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. After her death, the chairman of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominating committee said he regretted the fact that Summer was never inducted. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The service was attended by her family and close friends, including Tony Orlando, Jamal Anderson and Giorgio Moroder, her collaborator on her wildly influential and career-defining early hits Love to Love You Baby, I Feel Love and Last Dance., Trending Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Donna Summer Sudano died last Thursday at the age of 63 of lung cancer at her home in Florida surrounded by her family. There is a problem with your email/password. Failed to delete memorial. David Foster - who produced a lot of music with Donna - participated in a song called The Prayer. It was Summers first of four chart-toppers. This browser does not support getting your location. Today, my travels back in time take me to the famous grave site of singer and disco queen Donna Summer at Harpeth Hills Memorial Park and cemetery outside of Nashville, Tennessee.I s visit the final resting places of songwriter Wayne Carson and Taz DiGregorio.Thanks for joining me on another nostalgic road trip down memory lane.___________________________________________________________________THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS CHANNEL WITH YOUR PURCHASEST-SHIRTS, GIFTS \u0026 MERCHANDISE:https://teespring.com/stores/the-memory-lane-storeBecome a PATREON supporter of this channel (Receive a postcard, exclusive bonus videos and more)https://www.patreon.com/memorylanesteve___________________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE and click the bell to be notified when I upload future videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_TyDlsLCmsotFsojlDEcg/videosEMAIL YOUR TRAVEL SELFIE PHOTOS AND/OR VIDEO CLIPS TO: stevestripsdownmemorylane@gmail.comIf I use your photos or video clips in any of my future vlogs, I will give you a thank you shout out, whenever they appear.Music by Youtube Creators royalty and copyright free music:Life of Riley, 3:55, Kevin MacLeod Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400054Artist: http://incompetech.com/Equipment: iPhone 7 and Canon SX530 HSEditing: Filmora WondershareDisclaimer: My travel video tours are made independently and are not endorsed by the destinations I visit, unless credited. Her family confirmed Summer's death,. David Foster performed The Prayer with Natalie Grant, according to Universal Music Enterprises, Summers record label. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Every effort is made not to use copyrighted material. . Donna passed away in Florida last week (17.05.12) after battling lung cancer at the age of 63. Learn more about managing a memorial . Donna Summer passed away last week at the age of 63 after a bout of illness, which she had hoped to keep a secret. Donna Summer was buried in a casket covered by white roses at her funeral yesterday (23.05.12). Summer's brother, Ricky Gaines, also spoke to those who gathered to remember their friend and family member. Donna Summer Sudano died last Thursday at the age of 63 of lung cancer at her home in Florida surrounded by her family. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. All Rights reserved. Nicknamed the "Queen of Disco," she was a major figure of the genre's popularity as her songs echoed throughout nightclubs during the mid 1970s to early 1980s earning her multiple Grammy Awards and nominations. However, Summer had some trouble adjusting to the changing times. The "Donna" Mr. Sudano is speaking of was not only his wife for more than 30 years, but also one of the great pop singers of the 20th century, a woman whose voice defined an era: Donna. Her brother Ricky Gaines reportedly spoke at the funeral while Donnas sisters Linda Gaines Lotman, Mary Ellen Bernard, Dara Bernard and Jenette Yancey sang the gospel song Weve Come This Far By Faith. GREAT NEWS! Browse more videos Playing next 0:27 Donna Summer Dead at 63 CineStars 2:12 About Get directions 9090 Highway 100 (at South Harpeth Road) Nashville , Tennessee , 37221 USA Coordinates: 36.02780, -87.01860 www.harpethhills.com/ Phone: 615-646-9292 Cemetery ID: 12984 Members have Contributed 11,425 Memorials 50% photographed 3% with gps About these numbers Photos Added by Bob and Nan at Digital. .. Advertisement .. 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There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You can always change this later in your Account settings. We have set your language to Its the end of an era, singer Gloria Estefan wrote on Twitter. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much She will be missed and remembered., Legendary producer Quincy Jones tweeted: Rest in Peace, dear Donna Summer. As you can see she was buried in an area far from other graves with a wonderful view of the mountains. Nicknamed the Queen of Disco, she was a major figure of the genre's popularity as her songs echoed throughout nightclubs during the mid 1970s to early 1980s earning her multiple Grammy Awards and nominations. Speaking to The New York Times last week, Jon Landau said: There is absolutely no doubt that the extraordinary Donna Summer belongs in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. A demo tape of Summer's work with Moroder and Bellotte led to a deal with the European-distributed label Groovy Records. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Summer later recalled that the church performance left worshipers in tears. "I Feel Love," the single from her album "I Remember Yesterday" became her second gold record. The New Rock Revolution what happened next? Donna Summer dead at 63. Summers death at age 63 last Thursday began a flow of tributes for the five-time Grammy winner, whose music was a driving beat of the disco era in the last half of the 1970s. Failed to report flower. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 1 in the UK. 1. Jul 01, 2013 #1. She landed the part of Sheila and agreed to take the role in the Munich production of the show, moving there in August 1968 after getting her parents' reluctant approval.While working as a model part-time and backing singer in Munich, Summer met Italian-born producer Giorgio Moroder and English-born Pete Bellotte (both based in Germany then) during a recording session for Three Dog Night at Musicland Studios.The trio forged a working partnership, and Donna was signed to their Oasis label in 1974. Updated Yes, it was a big complex and the image was sort of created around me, Summer said. Hundreds. Summers producer and close friend David Foster performed The Prayer with Natalie Grant at the service. Grab your copy of the Gigwise print magazine here. Add to your scrapbook. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 9:00 PM EDT, Wed May 23, 2012. And I didnt have anybody sort of on my side at that point, fighting for me, except for me, being in the middle. She was 63. Resend Activation Email. It produced a Top 10 hit in the title track but fared relatively poorly on the charts especially after the success of Bad Girls, a double album that spent five weeks at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart; the highest chart position of any female artist in male-dominated 1983. Guests at the funeral included producer David Foster, who performed a version of The Prayer with singer Natalie Grant. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Summer followed the song with such hits as I Feel Love, Last Dance and a disco-fied version of the Richard Harris hit MacArthur Park, which outdid Harris version by hitting No. Summer left home at age 18 to audition for the Broadway production of "Hair" and got a role in the show when . Donna Summer died from lung cancer aged 63 (Picture: AP) . Donna Summer's private funeral ceremony in Nashville is officially over -- and the singer's casket is now on its way to its final resting place wherever that may be. 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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 2 in 1976. This is a carousel with slides. Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, in Boston on New Year's Eve 1948, her father was a butcher her mother was. Donna Summer, whose pulsating hits "I Feel Love," "Last Dance" and "MacArthur Park" provided the disco soundtrack for the 1970s, has died at age 63. She is survived by her husband, singer and producer Bruce Sudano, their daughters, Brooklyn and Amanda, and Summers daughter, Mimi, from a previous marriage. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser. For Donna Summer fans, here are two photos taken recently of her gravesite in Nashville TN. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. What remained was a single bouquet of long stemmed roses, on the day I went to pay my last respects to the Queen of Disco, the fabulous Donna Summer. A private funeral service will be held in Tennessee Wednesday for Donna Summer, who died at age 63. 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