"Cats Without Claws" marked Summer's first album for Geffen Records, showcasing a more mature sound and continuing her streak of adult contemporary hits. The album produced the Top 40 hit "She Works Hard for the Money."
- "Cats Without Claws" was released on September 11, 1984, on the Geffen label. The album's lead single, "She Works Hard for the Money," reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also featured a re-recording of the song "I'm the One to Blame," which had previously been recorded by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
- The album features production by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, who had worked with Summer on many of her earlier hits. Summer co-wrote several tracks on the album, including "I'm Alright."
- "Cats Without Cllaws" reached number 39 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also charted internationally, reaching number 21 in Sweden and number 24 in the UK.
Donna Summer was a definitive disco and pop singer-songwriter, known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits. By 1984, she had moved from Casablanca Records to Geffen, seeking a fresh start in her career.
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