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Gloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits “I Will Survive” (1978), “Never Can Say Goodbye” (1974), “Let Me Know (I Have a Right)” (1979), and “I Am What I Am” (1983).

Gaynor’s journey in the music industry began in the 1960s, with her first real success as a singer coming in 1975 with the release of “Never Can Say Goodbye,” which established her as a disco era icon. However, it was the 1978 hit “I Will Survive” that catapulted her to global fame, becoming an anthem of empowerment. Her other notable hits include “Let Me Know (I Have a Right)” and “I Am What I Am.”

Throughout her career, Gaynor has collaborated with a range of producers and artists, contributing significantly to her distinctive sound and style. She worked closely with producers like Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi, and her band for the recording of “Never Can Say Goodbye.” Her collaboration with Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren on “I Will Survive” resulted in one of the most enduring songs of the disco era.

Gaynor’s contributions to music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. She won the only Grammy Award ever presented for Best Disco Recording in 1980 for “I Will Survive.” The song was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012.