The Power of One (Donna Summer song)
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"The Power of One" is a song performed by Donna Summer
, which is the theme song to the movie Pokémon: The Movie 2000
. Pokémon: The Movie 2000, subtitled The Power of One, is the second feature-length film based on the Japanese Pokémon video game series, released in late 1999.
The dramatic ballad "The Power of One" is produced by renowned composer and producer David Foster
. Summer and Foster had previously collaborated on the song "Whenever There Is Love
", the theme to the Sylvester Stallone
movie Daylight
, in 1996. The song was written by Mervyn Warren
and Mark Chait.
"The Power of One" was included as track number one on the Pokémon 2000 soundtrack album and released as two different CD singles in the United States, and a number of dance remixes were also issued on vinyl to nightclub DJs. Following 1999's "I Will Go with You (Con te partirò)
" and "Love Is the Healer
" which both topped the US Hot Dance Club Play
chart, the club remix of "The Power of One" became another dancefloor success for Summer, peaking at #2 on the same chart in 2000.
The Power of One was also Summer's return to the Atlantic Records
label, some ten years after her highly successful album Another Place and Time
, albeit for just this one-off single. Summer has not collaborated with either Atlantic Records
or its parent label Warner Music since.
The song's lyrics have been quoted several times by 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain
, including at the August 11 Republican debate
. Cain has variously attributed the lyrics to "a poet" and "the closing song to the 2000 Olympics". However, the song is not included in the music list for the 2000 Olympics' closing ceremony
Side B:
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
, which is the theme song to the movie Pokémon: The Movie 2000
Pokémon: The Movie 2000
Pokémon: The Movie 2000, originally released in Japan as , is a 1999 Japanese animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama as the second Pokémon feature-length film, complementing the Orange Islands saga of the series and featuring several new Pokémon, including Lugia and Slowking...
. Pokémon: The Movie 2000, subtitled The Power of One, is the second feature-length film based on the Japanese Pokémon video game series, released in late 1999.
The dramatic ballad "The Power of One" is produced by renowned composer and producer David Foster
David Foster
David Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni...
. Summer and Foster had previously collaborated on the song "Whenever There Is Love
Whenever There Is Love
"Whenever There Is Love" is a song written by American singer and songwriter Bruce Roberts and Sam Roman for the 1996 disaster film Daylight starring Sylvester Stallone. The song was recorded as a duet by Roberts and singer Donna Summer and was released as a single in both the U.S. and Europe,...
", the theme to the Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
movie Daylight
Daylight (film)
Daylight is a 1996 disaster film, starring Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen, Dan Hedaya, and Danielle Harris. It was directed by Rob Cohen and released in theaters on December 6, 1996.-Plot:...
, in 1996. The song was written by Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Edwin Warren is an American film composer, record producer, music conductor, music arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and vocalist. Warren is a five-time Grammy Award winner and a 10-time Grammy Award nominee...
and Mark Chait.
"The Power of One" was included as track number one on the Pokémon 2000 soundtrack album and released as two different CD singles in the United States, and a number of dance remixes were also issued on vinyl to nightclub DJs. Following 1999's "I Will Go with You (Con te partirò)
I Will Go with You (Con te partirò)
"I Will Go with You " is a song recorded by American singer Donna Summer in 1999 for her album Live & More Encore, the track being one of two new studio recordings included on the live album....
" and "Love Is the Healer
Love Is the Healer
"Love Is the Healer" is a song recorded by American singer Donna Summer in 1999 for her album Live & More Encore, the track being one of two new studio recordings included on the live album....
" which both topped the US Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
chart, the club remix of "The Power of One" became another dancefloor success for Summer, peaking at #2 on the same chart in 2000.
The Power of One was also Summer's return to the Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
label, some ten years after her highly successful album Another Place and Time
Another Place and Time
- Charts :AlbumSingle- Certifications :...
, albeit for just this one-off single. Summer has not collaborated with either Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
or its parent label Warner Music since.
The song's lyrics have been quoted several times by 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.Cain has a background as a business executive, syndicated columnist, and radio host from Georgia. He served as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from 1986 to 1996...
, including at the August 11 Republican debate
Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012
The 2012 Republican presidential primaries are the selection processes in which voters of the Republican Party will choose their nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election. The primary contest began with a fairly wide field, and is the first presidential primary...
. Cain has variously attributed the lyrics to "a poet" and "the closing song to the 2000 Olympics". However, the song is not included in the music list for the 2000 Olympics' closing ceremony
US CD Single #1
- Donna Summer: "The Power Of One" (Album Version) - 3:50
- Ralph SchuckettRalph SchuckettRalph Schuckett is an American keyboardist, songwriter, record producer and TV/film composer. He played with Clear Light 1966-68, The Peanut Butter Conspiracy 1968 to 1970, Jo Mama 1969-72, Carole King 1969-1972, Lou Reed 1972-73, Todd Rundgren and Utopia 1972-75, and, as a studio musician in...
: "The Legend Comes To Life" (from "The Power Of One" score) - 4:15
US CD Single #2
- "The Power of One" (Jonathan PetersJonathan PetersJonathan Peters is an American DJ, remixer and producer.-Albums:*Live With Jonathan Peters *Last Dance: Soundfactory Classics *Jonathan Peters Presents: Pacha New York -References:...
' Club Mix) - 8:16 - "The Power of One" (Tommy Musto Vocal Mix) - 9:16
- "The Power of One" (Jonathan Peters' Sound Factory Club Mix) - 10:21
- "The Power of One" (Tommy Musto Gel Dub) - 7:29
US 12" single
Side A:- "The Power of One" (Jonathan PetersJonathan PetersJonathan Peters is an American DJ, remixer and producer.-Albums:*Live With Jonathan Peters *Last Dance: Soundfactory Classics *Jonathan Peters Presents: Pacha New York -References:...
' Club Mix) - 8:16 - "The Power of One" (Jonathan Peters Radio Mix) - 3:21
Side B:
- "The Power of One" (Tommy Musto Vocal Mix) - 8:12
- "The Power of One" (Musto Beats) - 2:44
US 2x12" promo single
- A1. "The Power of One" (Jonathan Peters Club Mix) - 8:16
- A2. "The Power of One" (Jonathan Peters Radio Mix) - 3:21
- B1. "The Power of One" (Tommy Musto Vocal Mix) - 8:12
- B2. "The Power of One" (Musto Beats) - 2:44
- C1. "The Power of One" (Sound Factory Club Mix) - 10:21
- C2. "The Power of One" (Drum-A-Pella)
- D1. "The Power of One" (Tommy Musto Gel Dub)- 7:29
- D2. "The Power of One" (JP Sound Factory Dub Mix)