Gaynor’s only #1 hit isn’t subtle, and the 8-minute version played at clubs is a unique form of torture, but the three minute original is a disco aria that tells the tale of one woman’s journey from doormat to door-slammer. A Grammy for Best Disco Recording was only awarded in one year (1980), but at least the academy gave it to the right song.
Top 10 Songs for Loners
TIME picks the perfect tunes for those nights of love-induced misery. Wallow away