The Hostage (song)
"The Hostage" is a song by American singer Donna Summer from her debut studio album, Lady of the Night (1974), which was released exclusively in the Netherlands.[1] The track was written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, with the latter also serving as producer. It was issued as a 7-inch single in Europe and Asia in 1974,[2] later being included in the German and French versions of Summer's 1975 album Love to Love You Baby.[3] In the lyrics, Summer plays a wife whose husband is kidnapped.[4][5]
"The Hostage" | ||||
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![]() Single artwork in the Netherlands | ||||
Single by Donna Summer | ||||
from the album Lady of the Night | ||||
B-side | "Let's Work Together Now" | |||
Released | June 1974 | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Groovy | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Pete Bellotte | |||
Donna Summer singles chronology | ||||
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Charts
Chart (1974) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 3 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7] | 8 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 2 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 2 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[10] | 2 |
References
- Lady of the Night at Discogs (list of releases). Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- "The Hostage" at Discogs (list of releases). Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- Love to Love You Baby at Discogs (list of releases). Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- "DONNA SUMMER: People 115 - THE HOSTAGE/LET'S GET WORK TOGETHER". Blues & Soul (186). March 30, 1976.
- "From Rock's Backpages: Donna Summer & The Story Of 'Love To Love You Baby'". The Quietus. May 18, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – Donna Summer – The Hostage" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – Donna Summer – The Hostage" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Donna Summer – The Hostage" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Donna Summer" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "Spanishcharts.com – Donna Summer – The Hostage" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
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