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Jun 21, 2026
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Gloria Gaynor's Honest Playlist Revealed

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Gloria Gaynor shares her personal playlist, revealing the songs that have impacted her life, from her first love song to her favorite party anthem.

Gloria Gaynor's Musical Journey

Gloria Gaynor, known for her iconic hit 'I Will Survive,' has shared her honest playlist, offering a glimpse into her musical tastes and experiences. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, music was always a part of her life.

The First Song that Stole Her Heart

Gaynor recalls that the first song she fell in love with was 'Willow Weep for Me,' which moved her with its sadness when she was just five or six years old.

Her Early Musical Influences

She heard 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love' by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers on the radio and was inspired to become a singer after a neighbor mistook her singing for the radio.

Karaoke Memories

Gaynor has only done karaoke once, about 20 years ago, where she sang 'I Will Survive' as if she were drunk and nailed it.

Songs that Resonate with Her

  • 'Every Little Bit Hurts' by Alicia Keys - a song she inexplicably knows every lyric to.
  • 'Crazy in Love' by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z - her go-to party song.
  • 'Let’s Get It On' by Marvin Gaye - her top choice for a romantic evening.

Life-Changing Songs

Gaynor shares that 'Never Can Say Goodbye' was her first major hit, changing her life and career.

Songs that Move Her Spirit

  • 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' - a traditional gospel song that gets her up in the morning.
  • 'Amazing Grace' - a song that makes her cry, touching her spirit.

Her Final Wish

Gaynor wants 'I Want to See You,' a song she wrote, to be played at her funeral.