Gloria Gaynor Shines On Glittering Empowerment Anthem “When I See You”

Two-time GRAMMY winner Gloria Gaynor releases "When I See You", a glittering empowerment anthem and the second preview of her new EP Happy Tears that's set for release on June 6. Written by Gaynor herself alongside GRAMMY-winning songwriters Chris Stevens (Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney) and Liz Rose(Taylor Swift), "When I See You" sees Gaynor imploring listeners to embrace their inner strength and live life without insecurity or self-doubt. 

Stream "When I See You" HERE

The second preview of Gaynor's forthcoming Happy Tears EP after the February release of inspirational showstopper "Fida Known", "When I See You" epitomizes Gaynor's mission to uplift and encourage through her music.

Mid-way through, the track reaches near-gospel levels of catharsis as Gaynor chants over a mid-tempo shuffle and stirring strings: "I see the light that shines / I see the light that shines / I see the light that shines in you" before exploding into a final, jubilant chorus: "When I see you, I see powerful / I see fearless in the fire in your eyes / A heart that don't give in, a fighter to the end / You might try, but you can't hide what's deep inside."

Coming from an artist who's overcome so much adversity in her career, the track exudes confidence and wisdom - and serves as the emotional core of Gaynor's triumphant new body of work. 

Pre-save the Happy Tears EP HERE

The Happy Tears EP is an empowering groove-filled journey that sees Gaynor working with up-and-coming songwriters Michael Pollack (Miley Cyrus, Benson Boone, Beyoncé), Sam Tinnesz (Kygo, Fitz and the Tantrums), Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Natalie Imbruglia), Caitlyn Smith (Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor), Chris Stevens(Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney) and Liz Rose (Taylor Swift). The EP is a continuation of Gaynor's new chapter that began with 2019's 'Testimony' and was followed by collaborations with MercyMe ("Brand New") in 2021 and Kylie Minogue ("Can't Stop Writing Songs About You") in 2022.

The new EP continues a busy 2025 for the iconic vocalist and songwriter, as she began the year celebrating the release of a new biopic on her life and career titled Robin Roberts Presents - I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story that aired on the Lifetime Network. Starring TONY Award winner Joaquina Kalukango and produced by Robin Roberts, the film depicts Gaynor's rise to fame from her humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic voices in music history. The biopic follows the 2023 release of Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive, a documentary that tells the inspirational story of Gloria's recovery from personal and professional struggles to rebuild her life and record the GRAMMY-winning gospel album 'Testimony'. The full-length documentary feature film - directed by Betsy Schecter - was praised by Billboard as "sublime", while Variety noted it "proves the disco legend still has life to live". Watch the trailer HERE. 

In addition, Gaynor recently appeared on the cover of the New York Times Styles section, where she chatted with writer Steven Kurutz about her life, career, and her stunning new EP. The story - which featured a gorgeous photo shoot with noted photographer Elianel Clinton - details Gaynor's early exposure to jazz from her musically talented mother, the little-known backstory behind her legendary hit "I Will Survive" (which was originally a B-side), and the inspiration behind her 2019 album 'Testimony' which won the GRAMMY for Best Roots Gospel Recording, making Gaynor the only singer in history to win GRAMMYs in both the disco and gospel categories. Read the full interview HERE. 

 

 

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