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'Beyoncé’s Crazy in Love makes you move your body’: Gloria Gaynor’s honest playlist
The disco-pop great salutes the sexiness of Marvin Gaye and the spirituality of Amazing Grace. But which of her own hits does she sing at karaoke?
TL;DR
- Gloria Gaynor's musical tastes span from childhood influences like "Willow Weep for Me" to career-defining hits.
- She favors "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye for sex and "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé for parties.
- Gaynor's first major hit, "Never Can Say Goodbye," was life-changing, opening doors to global opportunities.
- Spiritual songs like "Amazing Grace" and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" hold deep personal significance.
- For karaoke, she once performed "I Will Survive" with commitment, and at her funeral, she'd want her song "I Want to See You" played.