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“It Only Hurts When I Cry” take 2 – 2009

donna loren — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:22:50 +0000

After decades of being reclusive, the miracle of meeting a fabulous pair of gentlemen helped to make new music possible in Los Angeles this summer. And, with the genius of long-time friend Jeffrey Abelson who, in the 80’s directed Irene Cara in her “Fame” video, here is the NOW version of “It Only Hurts When I Cry”…

If you like the song, you can download it here:

“It Only Hurts When I Cry” (2009)

For fun, here’s the original 1965 performance of the same song from “Beach Blanket Bingo:

“Somewhere Down the Road” (1984)

donna loren — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:14:02 +0000

Here’s a rare performance in 1984 of me singing “Somewhere Down the Road” on the Merv Griffin TV Variety Show:

The song is part of a new collection of songs I recorded in the 80’s that is now available for download or as a CD in my Store:
MAGIC – The 80’s Collection (CD with Bonus Video)
MAGIC – MP3 Download

MUSIC RULES!

donna loren — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:54:53 +0000

Our Universal language is Music; beautiful sounds, emotionally provocative. All sounds, whether sweet or bitter, resonate… raises chills on our skin; causes our hearts to race; brings tears to our eyes.

Speaking of tears, my latest inspiration while in Los Angeles was recording a new version of “It Only Hurts When I Cry” from Beach Blanket Bingo. How surprised I was to discover
a wonderful guitarist whose friend owned a studio I could record in and sing a song I haven’t sung since I was in my teens! And what a blessing to reconnect with friends who are investing themselves in a revival of my career. Jeffrey, a videographer and Bobby who is a world class percussionist just recently home from touring with another Donna…Summer. My son, Joey, said hello from a bass player he knew, Bob Glaub which spawned a connection to add his talent to my project. He’s currently on tour with Crosby, Stills and Nash. FYI, his brother attended Venice High with me. I am so honored to make music with friends. All this creativity culminated in doing a video debuting on YouTube this summer.

Seems that STARLOG MAGAZINE has opted out and will only be FANGORIA so Pat Janiekwicz who wrote the Batman article is looking into placing his “Batman Babes” into another publication. Keep you posted.

Hold on tight on this roller coaster ride.

Love you all,

Donna