GIVE GLORIA GAYNOR-THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION'S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

3-28-09

It is with great pleasure that I close this petition today with over 1000 signatures, and forward it to Ms. Gaynor, and the Grammy Foundation committee.

 

We ,The Undersigned, have Elected GLORIA GAYNOR our Winner of The Grammy Foundation's LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Gloria's song, I WILL SURVIVE has been an inspiration to generations of men, women, and children.


We feel that GLORIA GAYNOR deserves the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for everything she has done for ALL OF US.

YOU CAN FIND GLORIA @





http://www.gloriagaynor.com



The Legend Continues...

GLORIA GAYNOR
 


Her name is recognized worldwide. Her voice a dynamic force. Her Grammy Award winning signature song, I Will Survive, is an inspiration that has touched the hearts of people all over the world.
 



Whatever Gloria Gaynor sets out to accomplish you can be sure that it will have a positive transformation in the art of music and life as everything she touches is with her deep spirit.




Gloria's Story...  A Moving Testament to Survival

The life of Gloria Gaynor has hit some amazing peaks, and some difficult valleys.

But it is a life story that is still being written.

Gloria today is as active as ever - performing live concerts, appearing on national TV, releasing new CDs - and she's more positive than ever.

Whatever Gloria sets out to do, you can be sure it will reflect the same deep spirit and transformative ability as the music and life within her.

She is still very much a survivor.

 

She was 19 when she signed her first record contract. In 1973, Gloria made history as Billboard gave birth to the Disco Action Charts. "Never Can Say Good-Bye" bowed at #1 on the charts and became the first Dance Song to reach #1 status in dance music. Ever since that time, for more than 30 years, Gloria keeps setting the standard. In March of 2001, her single,

"Just Keep Thinkin About You," topped the Billboard Dance/Club charts at #1, while her international hit "Last Night" with Giorgio Moroder debuted at #1 throughout Europe.

In keeping with the theme of #1, Gloria Gaynor was the first to record an album especially for clubs, and the first to do a mega-extended dance medley party mix, releasing 12" dance singles that are now high-end collectors items.

In September 2002, Logic Records/BMG released the highly anticipated U.S. LP entitled "I Wish You Love." That was her first worldwide release in 15 years. It gave birth to 4 #1 dance singles on Billboards Dance Charts as well as her first top ten, "I Never Knew", on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Charts. She also recorded a new version of "I Will Survive" in Spanglish, recorded live in Brazil.

Her popularity has continuously flourished into the new millennium. In 2002, she was honored at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo with the coveted LEGEND award presented by long time fan Prince Albert. She made a splash on Broadway in the longest running musical revue, "Smokey Joes Caf�", and on national TV, as a guest star on such popular programs as "That 70's Show" , "Ally McBeal" and more, introducing her to a whole new generation of fans.

 

The film industry continues to feature "I Will Survive," on the soundtrack of more than a half dozen major motion picture releases. VH-1 honored Gloria Gaynor with the number one spot during their countdown of the Top 100 Dance Records of All Time for "I Will Survive".

 On September 19, 2005 Gloria, along with her Hit song "I Will Survive" were inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony that took place in New York City.

Gloria even found time to write an autobiography entitled, "I Will Survive" (St. Martins Press) that is a revealing trip through her journey in life.

She also lends her support to numerous charities, ranging from the likes of The Rita Hayworth Gala for Alzheimers, & Revlons Annual Walk for Life.

Gloria's Messages of Encouragement and Inspiration

 Without faith, inspiration and encouragement, "I Will Survive" is little more than an empty catch phrase.

Now, I can't claim to have all the answers to everybody's questions. But a seed has been planted in my life; it inspires me every day. I have survived with the nourishment of caring people who have encouraged me over the years.

I believe I've learned a few things that can make each individual's world better, and I would love to share some inspiration with you:

Love

To Love is to do something at one's own expense for the benefit of someone else. This is how we can love our neighbor, this is how we can love everyone.

Love is benefiting or gratifying the needs or righteous desires of others, at the expense of self. Therefore, we can love anyone and everyone to the extent that we know their needs and righteous desires.

By Signing This Petition we are telling you that we love Gloria Gaynor and she is the people's choice and deserves this award.





Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive lyrics


At first I was afraid I was petrified

Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side;

But then I spent so many nights

Thinkin' how you did me wrong

And I grew strong

And so you're back from outer space

I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face

I should have changed that stupid lock

I should have made you leave your key

If I'd've known for just one second you'd back to bother me

Go on now, go walk out the door

Just turn around now

('cause) you're not welcome anymore

Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye

Did I crumble

Did you think I'd lay down and die?

Oh no, not.I. I will survive

Oh as long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive;

I've got all my life to live,

I've got all my love to give and I'll survive,

I will survive. Hey hey.

It took all the strength I had not to fall apart

Kept trying' hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart,

And I spent oh so many nights

Just feeling sorry for myself. I used to cry

But now I hold my head up high

And you see me somebody new

I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you,

And so you feel like droppin' in

And just expect me to be free,

Now I'm savin' all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me

Go on now.. etc.

This petition was SPONSORED BY: GLORIA GAYNOR FANS all over the world


Your Friend and Forever Fan
Laurie Ann Kinard
IN Georgia