Sunset People
Donna Summer
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Late night flight, L.A.X., Limousine and you're all set For sunset, for sunset Riot house a penthouse suite The street's alive below your feet On sunset, on sunset Rainbow girl, whiskey man Spotting every star they can On sunset, on sunset Rock an' roll every night Underneath them neon signs On sunset, on sunset Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, night after night doin' it right Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Holdin' on to the last breath of life On sunset, on sunset Smooth haired guys thumbing rides Linin' up from side to side On sunset, on sunset In between pretty girls Still sixteen but know the world On sunset, on sunset Foreign cars full of stars Tinted glass to hide the scars From sunset, from sunset Billboard signs on the strip Glamorize the latest hits On sunset, on sunset Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, night after night doin' it right Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Holdin' on to the last breath of life On sunset, on sunset Friday night the weekend crowd Moves on in to get on down On sunset, on sunset Life is hot life is fast People try to make it last On sunset, on sunset Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, night after night doin' it right Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, night after night doin' it right Sunset people, doin' it right night after night Sunset people, night after night doin' it right Sunset people, doin' it right night after night
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Written by: HAROLD FALTERMEIER, KEITH FORSEY, PETE BELLOTTE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Sunset People" was recorded by the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. It was part of her studio album "Bad Girls," which was released in 1979.
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Album Peak"Bad Girls," the album containing "Sunset People," was incredibly successful. It peaked at number one on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and was also the number two album on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums in the same year.
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Song Genre"Sunset People" showcases Donna's versatility as an artist. While typically known for her disco hits, this song is far removed from that, more aligned with electro-pop and progressive rock.
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Song WritersDonna Summer wasn’t the only brains behind the creation of "Sunset People". The song was co-written by Summer along with Harold Faltermeyer, Pete Bellotte, and Giorgio Moroder.
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Length and Track Position"Sunset People" isn’t a short song by any means – it runs for well over six minutes. It's the eighth and final track on Disc 1 of the "Bad Girls" double album.
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Inspirational ThemeThe term "Sunset People" is believed to refer to those who populate Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles during the dusk. The song discusses how they live their lives, making it an interesting take on LA's nightlife.
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Non-single TrackDespite the "Bad Girls" album spawning multiple hit singles, "Sunset People" itself was not officially released as a single. It still has, however, become a fan-favorite over the years.
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Live PerformancesDonna Summer included "Sunset People" as part of her set list for her concerts during the late 70s and early 80s.
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Song RemixIn 1980, "Sunset People" was remixed by Giorgio Moroder for Donna Summer's first-ever compilation album, 'The Wanderer'.
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Impactful CareerAlthough "Sunset People" might not be Donna Summer's most recognized song, it is still the part of an album that helped solidify her status as a dominant figure in the music scene of the late 70s and 80s. Donna Summer has been nominated for 18 Grammy Awards, winning five times, throughout her impressive career.
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