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    Love Sensation

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    Love Sensation

    by Loleatta Holloway

    Love Sensation · 1980

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    Loleatta Holloway delivered the definitive version of this disco anthem in 1980 as the title track for her sixth and final studio album. The song arrived at a pivotal moment when dance music was evolving, blending raw R&B emotion with polished production techniques to create something timeless. Tom Moulton produced the record using his signature extended mix style, transforming the track into a club staple with a runtime often exceeding six minutes to accommodate DJ mixing needs.

    Holloway's powerful, soaring vocals became one of the most sampled voices in dance music history. While the single did not dominate the mainstream pop charts upon its initial release, it became an underground phenomenon that shaped the genre for decades. Its influence is best measured by its longevity and sampling frequency rather than traditional sales certifications. Billboard later ranked Holloway as the 95th most successful dance artist of all time, a status largely attributed to the enduring legacy of this track.

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    Tom Moulton

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    disco classicLoleatta HollowayTom Moulton Mixsampled vocals1980s dance music

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    Song Info

    Artist
    Loleatta Holloway
    Album
    Love Sensation
    Released
    1980
    Label
    Gold Mind Records
    Track #
    1
    Original Artist
    Loleatta Holloway
    Release Year
    1980
    Notable Sample Usage
    Used in Madonna's 'Vogue', 'Rescue Me', and 'Justify My Love'
    Billboard Ranking
    Holloway ranked #95 most successful dance artist of all time

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