In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

I Will Survive

Originally Performed by Gloria Gaynor

"I Will Survive" is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song after its initial release, it sold 14 million copies worldwide (within first two years of release alone, not counting the numerous re-recordings and 200+ cover versions released in 20+ different languages world-wide) and has remained a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified platinum by the RIAA.

The song's lyrics describe the narrator's discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup. It received heavy airplay in 1979, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the UK Singles Chart on consecutive weeks. The song is also frequently recalled as a symbol of female empowerment. In 2016, the Library of Congress deemed Gaynor's original recording to be "culturally, historically, or artistically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry.

Release Date: 1978
Awards
2012 - Pacific Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes Best Original Arrangement

I Will Survive

Six Appeal

Live from the streets of Moscow Russia! Available on Patreon first! We performed this song at least 20 times over the course of 9 days.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Various Arrangers : Disco Girls - Boogie Time

Disco choral music! Sure. We can boogie too.. "Boogie Wonderland" - All the color and light and spectacle of the 70s are distilled into this masterpiece of the era! A top ten hit for Earth, Wind & Fire in 1979, this selection will be a perfect opening for pop and show choirs looking to make an impact! "Never Can Say Goodbye" - A super hit for the Jackson 5 in 1971 and later covered by Disco Diva Gloria Gaynor, this pop classic will show off your women's group in sensational style! Don't miss it! "Boogie Shoes" - In 1975, KC and the Sunshine Band was the hottest disco group on the scene! Featured on many TV shows and movie soundtracks, including most famously ÚSaturday Night Fever,Ú you can now groove on down with this new arrangement of Boogie Shoes from Kirby Shaw. I wanna put on my, my, my, my, my Boogie Shoes to boogie with you. Yeah! "I Will Survive" - The #1 hit from 1979, this arrangement is hot! "Boogie Oogie Oogie" - Here is a hot dance tune that is as fresh and hot today as it was when it was released in 1978. With lyrics that urge listeners to dance until that just can't boogie no more, this will have your show choir dancing and your audience wishing they could recapture their moves from their younger days.

Songlist: Boogie Wonderland, Never Can Say Goodbye, Boogie Shoes, I Will Survive, Boogie Oogie Oogie

Vocal Selections : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical

Adapted from Stephan Elliott's 1994 cult-classic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the Tony-winning musical is a comedy of errors involving two drag queens and a transsexual trekking through the remote Australian desert to a drag show in small resort town.

Songlist: Go West, Always On My Mind, I Will Survive, Pop Muzik, Color My World, Don't Leave Me This Way, A Fine Romance, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Hot Stuff, I Love The Night Life, I Say A Little Prayer, It's Raining Men, Like A Prayer, MacArthur Park, Material Girl, Shake Your Groove Thing, True Colors, What's Love Got To Do With It, We Belong

Individual Folios

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