It took exactly zero minutes for things to go wrong at the biggest photo shoot of 1979. When the photographer walked into the room, he saw the expensive dresses the ladies had picked out and told them no. He did not like the fancy clothes at all. This was the start of the story behind the song No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).
The room felt tense because these were the two biggest stars in the world. Barbra was the queen of movies and Donna was the queen of disco music. They had to look perfect for their new duet. The photographer wanted them to look like one single force of nature. He decided they should wear matching black corsets instead of their regular outfits.
Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer – No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
People still talk about this look today. One fan said this picture is exactly like her mom and her best friend. Another person mentioned that they used to dance in a funny way to this song with their brothers. A viewer even joked that they look like the modern versions of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. Everyone agrees that the two singers look absolutely iconic.
While the photo shoot was a bit of a mess, the music they made together was pure magic. It starts out slow like a sad story but then it turns into a big party. You can hear the two women fighting back against a man who treated them wrong. They go from feeling sad to feeling very strong and brave.
Donna Summer & Tina Arena – No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) Live
This strength carries over into every single note of the long version of the song. The two singers try to see who can hold their breath the longest during the big high notes. It is a vocal battle that makes you want to get up and dance in your living room. Fans say that hearing this song still makes them go nuts even years later.
These two artists changed how we listen to powerful women on the radio. They showed us that being honest about your feelings is a great way to be a star. Their journey through the world of music left a trail of glitter and gold for everyone else to follow.
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