State of Independence

[IcyPeas]

Chrissie Hynde version (my favorite) followed by Donna Summer's version (the original version is my least favorite):

Donna Summer:

Original:

"State of Independence" is a song written by Jon Anderson and Vangelis. The track was released as a single but did not chart. It subsequently became better known when Donna Summer released a cover version a year later in 1982. That became a top-20 UK hit single (and repeated the same feat 14 years later when issued as a remixed version in 1996) and a number one hit in the Netherlands. In 1992, a third version of the song — retitled "Spiritual High (State of Independence)" — was recorded and released as a single by Moodswings, with vocals by the Pretenders lead singer Chrissie Hynde.

[ZDU]

1. Wow! Thank you!

I only knew the Moodswings cover until today. Thank you for enlightening me!