Hostage

Donna Summer

About Hostage

"The Hostage" is a song by American singer Donna Summer. It was the first single from Summer's Dutch debut album Lady of the Night, which was released in Europe but not any other continent. This song, released from the album in 1974, became her first hit song in any country when it reached number-one on the Belgian pop charts, and number two in the Netherlands. It would be a year later that Summer would release material in her native America; doing so with the single "Love to Love You Baby".  


Year:
2003
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Lady: Hallo
Kidnapper:
Lady we've just kidnapped your husband
Have $800,000 ready by tomorrow night
And lady no police
Or you'll never see your husband alive again

Lady: Hallo
I remember standing there so petrified
My hand frozen to the phone
As a stranger's words that caught in my ears
And chilled me to the bone
Some dark tragedy had come right home to me
They'd kidnapped my man and his life was in their hands

He was a hostage, a hostage
His life was at the mercy of their hands
He was a hostage, a hostage
His life depending on their gold demands

Lady: Hallo
Kidnapper:
Lady, here's your husband through
To warn not to play any games

Husband:
Hi Honey listen I'm okay
Just make sure you do whatever they tell you
And whatever you do don't go to the police!

Well I couldn't raise that kinda money fast
So I was left no other choice
So I called the police and they came in fast
Saying "leave it up to us
Just do as they told
The ransom's in this bag
We'll watch over you
And we'll have your husband back too"

He was a hostage, a hostage
His life was at the mercy of their hands
He was a hostage, a hostage
His life depending on their gold demands

Lady: Hallo
Kidnapper:
Listen very carefully lady
Drive out to the abandoned shack on Highway 16
Throw the package of money out the window and keep driving
And remember lady no police!

Well my heart was heavy as I made that drive
I was sure something was wrong
I soon found the shack
I threw out the bag and I just kept driving on
Then the shots rang out and turned my car about
On the ground one lay but the other had gotten away

He was a hostage, a hostage
His life was at the mercy of their hands
He was a hostage, a hostage
His life depending on their gold demands

Lady:
Well they found my husband a few days later
Yes, the funeral's tomorrow

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Donna Summer

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the United States Billboard chart, and she also charted four number-one singles in the United States within a 13-month period. more »

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Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Hostage" by Donna Summer was released as part of the singer's debut studio album, "Lady of the Night", in 1974.
Album Popularity
Despite the album being successful in the Netherlands, "Hostage" and other songs of the album didn't receive as much recognition in the United States as her later productions.
Early Career Work
The song "Hostage" is an example of early Donna Summer's work, before she became the "Queen of Disco".
Music Genre
The song falls under pop genre, specifically dance-pop, showing Summer's development as a future disco idol.
Songwriting
This song was co-written by Donna Summer and her long-time collaborator Pete Bellotte.
Label Release
The album "Lady of the Night", which includes "Hostage", was released under the Groovy label, a record company based in the Netherlands.
Album Theme
"Hostage", along with the title track "Lady of the Night", reflects the somewhat darker, moody theme for which the album is known.
Music Video
There is no official music video for the song "Hostage".
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 20 seconds, and it is the longest song on the album.
Cover Versions
To date, there have been no cover versions of "Hostage" by other artists.
Live Performances
There is also no record of Donna performing "Hostage" at any of her concerts or live events.
Famous Album Producer
The album that includes "Hostage" was produced by Pete Bellotte, who later worked with Summer on her most successful disco hits like "Love to love you baby" and "I feel love".
Non-Disco Track
Despite Summer's association with disco music, "Hostage" is not a disco track but an early example of her dance-pop sound.
Challenging the Fame
"Hostage" and the entire album Lady of the night, show how Summer was able to successfully transition from this earlier sound to the disco genre, for which she is most famously known.
Limited Release
The "Lady of the Night" album, including "Hostage", was only released in the Netherlands, making this song less known or heard by fans outside this country.

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