State of Independence
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"State of Independence" | ||
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Single by Donna Summer | ||
from the album Donna Summer | ||
B-side(s) | Love Is Just A Breath Away | |
Released | 1982 | |
Format | 7" single, 12" single | |
Genre | Pop, Gospel, Soul, R&B | |
Length | 4.25 min | |
Label | Geffen | |
Writer(s) | Vangelis, Jon Anderson | |
Producer(s) | Quincy Jones | |
Chart positions | ||
8 #1 (The Netherlands) |
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Donna Summer singles chronology | ||
"Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)" (1982) |
"State of Independence" (1982) |
"I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Remix" (1982) |
"State of Independence" is a song written by Vangelis and Jon Anderson made popular by Donna Summer when it was included on her 1982 self-titled album.
Featured on Tenor Solo: Ernie Watts
Synthesizer: David Paich, Greg Phillinganes
Synclavier II: Don Dorsey
Drums: Ndugu Chaneler
Bass: Louis Johnson
Synthesizer Programming: Steve Porcaro, Michael Boddicker, Don Dorsey
Percussion: Paulinho da Costa
Drum Programming: Michael Boddicker
Background Vocals: Richard Page, James Ingram, Bill Champlin, Steve George
Vocal Arrangement: Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton
Rhythm Arrangement: Quincy Jones, David Paich, Rod Temperton
Synthesizer Arrangement: David Paich, Quincy Jones, Greg Mathieson
All Star Choir (Alphabetical Order)
Dara Bernard, Dyan Cannon, Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Michael Jackson, Peggy Lipton, Quincy Jones, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Brenda Russell, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Production
Recorded and Mixed by Bruce Swedien
Assistant Engineer and Technical Director: Matt Forger
Recorded and Mixed at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles