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"Fame" is a song written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) [1] and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. [1] The song was performed by Irene Cara , who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original film.
In the US, the title song "Fame" was released as a single in May 1980, and reached number 4 on Billboard ' s Hot 100 chart while the album reached number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. [3] A second single, " Out Here on My Own ", was released in August and reached number 19 on the Hot 100 chart, while the third single "Red Light" by Linda ...
The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. This was the first time two songs from the same film had both been nominated in this category. Fame went on to win the prize over Out Here on My Own, though both became hit singles of 1980. [12] Out Here on My Own became a "multi-platinum soundtrack record". [13]
The film has been credited with revitalizing the teen musical subgenre by adding dramatic elements into its story, echoing 1950s melodramas. Its presentation of musical numbers in the style of a music video was a major influence on other 1980s films in the dance film genre, such as Flashdance (1983), Footloose (1984) and Dirty Dancing (1987). [67]
Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 [note 1] – November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress [13] who rose to prominence for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical film Fame, and for recording the film's title song "Fame", which reached No. 1 in several countries. In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the song "Flashdance...
"Red Light" is a song from the 1980 musical film Fame, performed by Linda Clifford. It reached number one on the Billboard dance chart for one week along with two songs performed by Irene Cara, "Fame" and "Hot Lunch Jam". [1] The single also peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 40 on the R&B chart. [2]
Ray won the part of Leroy Johnson in the film Fame, which was released in 1980. [1] Much like his Fame character, Ray had little professional training, but he possessed a raw talent that won him his role for the film. [3] Reports USA Today: "Alan (Parker, the director) had to approach him very carefully. His mom was dealing drugs during the ...
"Fame" (David Bowie song), Recorded and released in 1975, written by Bowie, Carlos Alomar and John Lennon "Fame" (Irene Cara song), winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song (from the above 1980 film) "F.A.M.E." (song), by Young Jeezy "Fame (The Game)", a song by Donna Summer "The Fame", a song by Lady Gaga from her debut album, The Fame