I'm a Rainbow

This is an album that is a must for all Donna Summer fans to have in your collection. Especially the vinyl version. The story behind this collection is that Donna continued to branch out musically and this was the project that showcased her efforts. It's a little a bit of everything, some 80s style rhythm, ballads and poppy tunes. But I must confess a bit all over the place in style and writing, but it is catchy and worth a listen. The album however was shelved by David Geffen - Geffen Records. Who decided to scrap the project as he thought it was not going to be commercial hit and hired Quincy Jones for the replacement record. Thus ended the Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte super team. Although the over produced Quincy Jones self titled album was a hit, it has been noted that Donna was not happy with the scrapping of I'm a Rainbow, as it was a very personal record for her, hence a very difficult relationship with Geffen for the next several years. This album is unique and clearly demonstrates Summers voice, writing and skills that makes each song hers. Several tracks were later released on movie sound tracks like Flashdance and Fast Times at Ridgmont High, and covers by a few artists, that had fans yearn for more. In 1996 the album was released to great fanfare and the fans finally got the Donna we all love. So sit back, relax and listen to one of her best albums released. Now it's 2015 and the vinyl version is in my collection. Happy listening.

Loving this reimagined version of Donna’s Rainbow. But, the product description says in multiple places that this is 2 discs/180g double album when it’s actually the single vinyl disc. Also, the color of the vinyl is a disappointing dark blue compared to the more appropriate blue shown on the product page. Just beware of what you’re actually getting for the list price of $33!Also, the Auto-Rip is for the wrong version and needs to be updated to the reimagined version.

Originally scheduled for release in 1981, the double-album I'm a Rainbow was shelved at the last minute. In the proocess, it became legendary among Donna Summer fanatics. In 1996, I'm a Rainbow was finally released as a single compact disc. Like most of Summer's recordings from the late '70s and early '80s, it was produced by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, who give the stylish disco a sleek, sexy sheen. The difference between I'm a Rainbow and its predecessors -- and, indeed, its sequels -- is the subject matter. Throughout I'm a Rainbow, Summer turns in some of her most personal, introspective lyrics and singing, which gives the album an emotional force her albums sometimes lacked. In fact, given the quality of the music, it's hard to see why this was shelved at the time because it is stronger than the majority of her official studio albums.

This could have been donna summers follow up to the wanderer, but in some ways i can see why geffen records did not release it. There are some very good songs on the cd, and some ok, and some that seem and sound like filler.IF im a rainbow would have been shorter, with only 11 song instead of 18, with a better cd cover, it could have worked, songs like sweet emotion, brooklyn, dont cry for me argentina, end of the weekend, ture love survives, .if you would have tracked the cd in this order, it could work . track 1. leave me alone, 2 people talk 3 melanine 4 to turn to stone, 5 walk on 6 romeo 7 highway rummer 8 runner with the pack, 9 you to me 10 im a rainbow 11 i need time. if you track these songs in an order like this, you can hear that it could have been a good if not a great release,when mercury records put this out, they could have given it alittle more TLC, like a better cover, a booklet, with pictures, and and the words to the songs, too bad , all and all its good, and if you love donnas geffen years, its a must have, out of print, and getting hearder to find.

Too bad the “official” release lacks the “rap”that the original bootleg from the stolen master tapes included! And this “official” release of “true love survives” sucks in comparison to the bootleg version. Whoever decided on these 2 changes - thanks for nothing. But Donna rocks!

This withheld album by David Geffen contains two wonderful songs brought to audience in 1992: "I'm A Rainbow" and the original version of "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" - the remix was released in 1992 on Donna Summer "Anthology". Her team-up wih Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte proved to be efficient again, although Geffen didn't agree. "I Believe in You", a duet with Joe Esposito, is a wonderful song and a great introduction to the album. Geffen's greatest mistake was thinking that Donna Summer just knew how to sang Disco tunes. She always was more than that and this album shows that perfectly. Thumbs up for Summer!

This is my favorite of all Donna cds. It is extremely personal. Most of the music was written or cowritten by her. I'm sorry this cd never got a proper release until years after it was recorded. Nevertheless it was well worth the wait. The remastering is gorgeous. Sounds incredible. Donna shows versatility and an inside view of her personal life. Truely under appreciated and was not heard by enough people

These tracks shine like never before. These remasters are BEAUTIFUL!!! There are so many many lost gems on this album....from the early quiet storm of "You To Me" to the funk of "Sweet Emotion" to the new wave classics "Highway Runner" and "Romeo" etc.I hope David Geffen continues to kick himself daily for shelving this amazing album! Thank you Bruce and everyone at Driven By The Music for the amazing remasters you are bringing to us this year!we are looking forward to the deluxe box set coming December 1st!!!