Gloria Gaynor is an American singer best known for her disco hits, particularly "I Will Survive."
Her iconic song "I Will Survive" has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles in history.
Gaynor received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in 2025 for her contributions to music.
Biography
Early Life
Gloria Fowles, known professionally as Gloria Gaynor, was born on September 7, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey. Growing up in a musical household, she was influenced by her father, who sang professionally and played instruments. Despite being a tomboy among her five brothers and one sister, Gaynor's passion for music was evident from a young age. She began her singing career in local nightclubs and was eventually signed by Columbia Records in 1971.
Career
Gaynor's career took off in the 1970s when she became a prominent figure in the disco genre. Her breakthrough came with the album "Never Can Say Goodbye" in 1975, which featured the title track that topped the Billboard dance chart and became a staple in dance clubs. This success was followed by her iconic hit "I Will Survive" in 1978, which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and is considered one of the best-selling singles in history. Throughout her career, Gaynor has released numerous albums, including "Experience Gloria Gaynor" and "Love Tracks," solidifying her status as a disco and R&B legend.
Personal Life
In 1979, Gaynor married her manager Linwood Simon, but the couple divorced in 2005. Although she always desired children, her ex-husband did not share the same wish. Gaynor is also known for her support of the Republican Party and has been an active donor. Her contributions to music and culture were recognized with honors such as the New Jersey Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2025.
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Discography
We Will Survive2025
- 1.You're Right on Time4:22
- 2.If I Love You3:52
- 3.Please Let Me Show You5:12
- 4.I Forgive4:17
- 5.I'm Grateful4:03
- 6.He Gave Me Life5:00
- 7.I Will Survive5:34
- 8.I Will Survive (Pink Ribbon radio mix)3:37
- 9.I Will Survive (Pink Ribbon club mix)7:38
Testimony2019
- 1.Amazing Grace5:08
- 2.Back on Top3:35
- 3.He Won’t Let Go4:16
- 4.Joy Comes in the Morning2:59
- 5.Only You Can Do3:46
- 6.Singin’ Over Me3:43
- 7.Talkin’ ’bout Jesus3:14
- 8.Take My Hand, Precious Lord4:17
- 9.Man of Peace4:30
- 10.Day One4:01
Christmas Presence2007
- 1.Happy Time of Year3:49
- 2.God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen3:35
- 3.All I Want Is You for Christmas3:57
- 4.Christmas Blue4:07
- 5.Frosty the Snowman2:39
- 6.Do You Hear What I Hear3:20
- 7.Joy to the World3:09
- 8.Hark the Herald Angels Sing3:21
- 9.Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!2:49
- 10.O Holy Night4:30
- 11.Little Town of Bethlehem3:49
- 12.Winter Wonderland3:41
- 13.The Christmas Song4:44
- 14.Joy Came to the World3:50
- 15.Christmas Prayer3:43
- 16.Winter Mix (radio)3:28
- 17.Winter Mix (dance)6:16
I Wish You Love2002
- 1.Gotta Be Forever3:33
- 2.Gone Too Long3:02
- 3.Just No Other Way4:00
- 4.I Never Knew (LP version)4:26
- 5.All the Man3:42
- 6.Just Keep Thinking About You3:06
- 7.I Wish You Love3:43
- 8.Stronger3:20
- 9.Let It Rain5:13
- 10.No One Can Love You More4:11
- 11.You Keep Running3:03
- 12.I’m Here for You5:12
- 13.I Will Survive (English version)6:46
- 14.I Never Knew (Hex Hector, HQ2 remix)4:16
- 15.I Will Survive (Spanglish version)4:41
The Answer1997
- 1.You’ll Be Mine4:58
- 2.Rippin’ It Up3:32
- 3.Oh, What a Life4:04
- 4.You5:02
- 5.Reunion3:49
- 6.Perfect World3:24
- 7.The Answer4:12
- 8.Jealousy3:26
- 9.It’s My Time4:30
- 10.Set Me Free3:40
- 11.Oh, What a Life (Alex Natale remix)3:36
- 12.Rippin’ It Up (Berman Brothers remix)3:52
- 13.Perfect World (P.E.T.E. / F. Reinert remix)9:02
- 14.Mighty High (C. Padovano / B. Guerrini remix)5:07
- 15.I Will Survive (Yo Viverer) Flamenco3:56
Love Affair1992
- 1.Never Be Lonely
- 2.Top Shelf
- 3.First Be a Woman
- 4.Together We Can
- 5.The Answer
- 6.He Gave Me Life (I Will Survive)
- 7.I’ll Apologize
- 8.Guess Who
- 9.Shine On Silver Moon
- 10.Love Affair
- 11.First Be a Woman (remix)
Love Songs1992
- 1.Never Be Lonely5:07
- 2.Top Shelf4:47
- 3.First Be a Woman4:51
- 4.Together We Can3:55
- 5.The Answer4:23
- 6.I Am What I Am5:56
- 7.Only in a Love Song4:38
- 8.Eeny Meeny Mack a Rack4:04
- 9.He Gave Me Life (I Will Survive)5:01
- 10.I’ll Apologise4:48
- 11.Guess Who4:31
- 12.Shine On Silver Moon4:52
- 13.Love Affair4:22
- 14.Bullseye4:45
- 15.Strive4:54
- 16.More Than Enough3:59
Gloria Gaynor ’901990
- 1.I Will Survive4:27
- 2.Reach Out, I’ll Be There4:17
- 3.(If You Want It) Do It Yourself3:57
- 4.I Am What I Am3:27
- 5.The Reason for the Season4:19
- 6.Can’t Take My Eyes Off You5:16
- 7.How High the Moon3:31
- 8.Never Can Say Goodbye5:08
- 9.Feelings3:37
- 10.Mama San3:09
The Heat Is On1990
- 1.The Eye of the Tiger3:53
- 2.Every Breath You Take2:52
- 3.Broken Wings5:17
- 4.What a Wonderful World3:11
- 5.I Want to Know What Love Is3:57
- 6.Feel So Real4:36
- 7.He's Out of My Life3:35
- 8.Every Time You Go Away4:09
- 9.Careless Whisper5:46
- 10.The Heat Is On3:59
- 11.Suddenly3:45
- 12.The Power of Love4:19
- 13.Don’t You Dare Call It Love4:50
- 14.Medley: I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out / I Am What I Am9:32
Greatest Hits1988
- 1.I Will Survive7:58
- 2.Honey Bee6:00
- 3.Never Can Say Goodbye6:19
- 4.Reach Out, I’ll Be There6:15
- 5.Let Me Know (I Have a Right)8:23
- 6.Casanova Brown6:23
- 7.(If You Want It) Do It Yourself5:59
- 8.All I Need Is Your Good Lovin’2:46
- 9.Walk on By5:44
- 10.We Can Start All Over Again5:10
- 11.Let’s Mend What’s Been Broken5:05
The Power of Loved1986
- 1.The Eye of the Tiger3:53
- 2.Every Breath You Take2:52
- 3.Broken Wings5:17
- 4.What a Wonderful World3:11
- 5.I Want to Know What Love Is3:57
- 6.Feel So Real4:36
- 7.He's Out of My Life3:35
- 8.Every Time You Go Away4:09
- 9.Careless Whisper5:46
- 10.The Heat Is On3:59
- 11.Suddenly3:45
- 12.The Power of Love4:19
- 13.Don’t You Dare Call It Love4:50
- 14.Medley: I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out / I Am What I Am9:32
The Power of Gloria Gaynor1986
- 1.The Eye of the Tiger3:53
- 2.Every Breath You Take2:52
- 3.Broken Wings5:17
- 4.What a Wonderful World3:11
- 5.I Want to Know What Love Is3:57
- 6.Feel So Real4:36
- 7.He's Out of My Life3:35
- 8.Every Time You Go Away4:09
- 9.Careless Whisper5:46
- 10.The Heat Is On3:59
- 11.Suddenly3:45
- 12.The Power of Love4:19
- 13.Don’t You Dare Call It Love4:50
- 14.Medley: I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out / I Am What I Am9:32
I Am Gloria Gaynor1984
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Gloria Gaynor1983
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I Kinda Like Me1981
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Stories1980
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I Have a Right1979
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Park Avenue Sound1978
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Love Tracks1978
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Glorious1977
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The Best of Gloria Gaynor1977
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I’ve Got You1976
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Experience1975
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Never Can Say Goodbye1975
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Never Can Say Goodbye
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Achievements
- Award
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Glorai Gaynor, Gloria Fowles, Gloria Ganor, Gloria Gayner, Gloria Gynor, Глория Гейнор
Gloria Fowles, known professionally as Gloria Gaynor, is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" (1978) which is one of the best-selling singles in history to date, having sold over 15 million copies worldwide, and "Let Me Know " (1979), "I Am What I Am" (1983), and her version of "Never Can Say Goodbye" (1974). She received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2025.
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