Gloria Gaynor him and does not want anything more to do with him. The song has become something of an anthem of female emancipation. Interestingly, the song "I Will Survive" was originally the B-side when Polydor Records released it in late 1978. The A-side, a song called "Substitute", then a recent worldwide hit for South African girl-group Clout, was considered more "radio friendly". Boston Disco Radio DJ Jack King, turned the record over and recalls being stunned by what he heard. "I couldn't believe they were burying this monster hit on the B-side", says King. "I played it and played it and
Gaynor Cawley Gaynor Cawley Gaynor Cawley is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Born Joseph Gaynor Cawley in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he played minor league baseball for Detroit. He was store manager at a Woolworth store in Wilkes-Barre. He is a 1960 graduate of St. Patrick's High School and attended University of Scranton. He served the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, in various capacities, including director of public works from 1978 to 1979, deputy mayor from 1977 through 1980, and director of community development in 1980. He was elected to represent the 113th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of