Winter Melody
Donna Summer
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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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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.
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Album History FactThe 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.
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Chart Performance FactDespite 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.
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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.
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Production FactThe 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.
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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.
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Musical Structure FactThe 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.
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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.
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B-side FactIn 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.
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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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