: The song was first introduced as the Act I finale of the 1983 Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles , performed by the character Albin Mougeotte to assert his identity.
: Producer Joel Diamond recognized the song's dance potential after seeing the musical on Broadway. He arranged for Gaynor to record a disco version, which was released as a single in 1983 and featured on her 1984 album, I Am Gloria Gaynor .
: The disco version was arranged by Marcus Barone and featured a high-energy remix by the legendary Shep Pettibone , which helped propel it into club rotations. Cultural Impact and Legacy
