Sunset People

Donna Summer

About Sunset People

"Sunset People" is a song by American singer Donna Summer taken from her very successful album Bad Girls. The album, released on Casablanca Records in the US, had already produced several chart-topping singles for the disco star, but Summer had resigned from the label and taken a lawsuit against them. She had since signed to Geffen Records and was getting ready to release her first album with them (which had moved away from the disco sound). The single was not released in the North American market because of ongoing litigation. The song was also used for the unsold 1985 game show pilot called Split Decision hosted by Jim McKrell. The song was covered by E. G. Daily in 1985 for her debut album Wild Child. 


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2003
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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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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: 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.
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.
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.
Song Writers
Donna 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.
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.
Inspirational Theme
The 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.
Non-single Track
Despite 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.
Live Performances
Donna Summer included "Sunset People" as part of her set list for her concerts during the late 70s and early 80s.
Song Remix
In 1980, "Sunset People" was remixed by Giorgio Moroder for Donna Summer's first-ever compilation album, 'The Wanderer'.
Impactful Career
Although "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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