Thelma Houston

image of Donna Summer performing, circa 1975. The image is a tight shot from her chest up to her head as she holds a microphone in her left hand up close to her mouth. Her head is back and her eyes are closed, revealing light blue eye shadow, as she passionately sings into the mic. Above and behind her, a circular spotlight shines down.

PBS Docuseries Will Offer a ‘Revisionist’ History of Disco

The three-part “Disco: Sound of a Revolution” premieres in Summer 2024 and will delve into the often overlooked history of 1970s disco music and culture, and how it speaks to some of today’s biggest issues.
a scene from the 1978 musical comedy

‘Thank God It’s Friday’: The Fun Disco Comedy Turns 45

Released May 19, 1978, during the height of the disco era, Thank God It’s Friday offers a great soundtrack featuring Casablanca Records and Motown artists, led by star Donna Summer, who performs the Oscar-winning “Last Dance,” and the Commodores, who appear as themselves for a performance of “Too Hot ta Trot.”