Winter Melody

Donna Summer

About Winter Melody

"Winter Melody" is a song by American singer and songwriter Donna Summer released as a single in early-1977 from her Four Seasons of Love album. It became a top 30 hit in the UK, where it peaked at #27. By this time Summer was making her name as the queen of disco music, though this song is a soul ballad. The song represented the "winter" phase of the concept album, and speaks of a woman struggling to come to terms with the fact that her relationship has ended. As with much of Summer's material at that time (particularly with songs found on her concept albums), the song played for a considerable amount of time (over six minutes), however, the song was edited for its release as a single.  


Year:
2000
6:33
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Emptiness and just a memory
Love is gone with nothing left for me
All those wasted feeling for something i no longer have
I never knew that love could hurt so bad

Winter melody, winter melody, winter melody
Play for me, just for me
'Cause he's not coming home and i'm here alone
On my own

I can't bear to see the sun go down
Casting stormy shadows all around
Nothing seems to matter, i just get by from day to day
I never thought that you would leave this way

Winter melody, winter melody, winter melody
Play for me, just for me
'Cause he's not coming home and i'm here alone
On my own

Winter melody
Play for me, just for me
'Cause he's not coming home and i'm here alone
On my own

Loneliness, that's all that's left for me
Happiness is chilled by winter's breeze
I keep on remembering the day that you came along
And since you left, well i just sing the song

Winter melody, winter melody, winter melody
Play for me, just for me
'Cause he's not coming home and i'm here alone
On my own

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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: DONNA SUMMER, DONNA A. SUMMER, GIORGIO MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Winter Melody" is a song belonging to the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) genre. It also has elements of Disco music, which was extremely popular during the time it was released.
Album History Fact
The song "Winter Melody" was from Donna Summer's fifth studio album, "Four Seasons of Love," released in 1976. The album was a concept album wherein each of the four sides represented a different season.
Chart Performance Fact
Despite not being as successful as other Donna Summer songs, "Winter Melody" still managed to peak at the number 27 spot on the UK singles chart in 1977.
Song Concept Fact
"Winter Melody" is part of a concept album that tells a tale of a love affair by relating it to the four seasons. This song represents the winter phase, often associated with sadness or the end of a cycle.
Production Fact
The song was produced by her longtime collaborators, Pete Bellotte and Giorgio Moroder. The Italian producer, Moroder, is often credited as one of the founding fathers of Disco music.
Vocal Performance Fact
"Winter Melody" showcased Donna Summer's versatile vocal range, going from soft, melodic tones to her more powerful register, demonstrating her talent and powerful command of her voice.
Musical Structure Fact
The song is notable for its lush orchestral arrangement, which was a typical feature in disco music of the 1970s. It created a rich, sometimes melancholic swirling winter soundscape, matching the song's theme.
Cultural Impact Fact
"Winter Melody" is considered one of Donna Summer's classic songs. Though not as famous as her other hits like "I Feel Love" or "Hot Stuff," the song is still beloved by fans for its melodies and Donna's emotive vocal.
B-side Fact
In many markets, "Winter Melody" was the B-side to the single "I Feel Love." The latter song went on to become one of the most notable and successful songs of Donna Summer's career.
Limited Single Release Fact
"Winter Melody" was not released as a single in the U.S. The song was only released as a single in the UK.

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