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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.
It is a funk rock song that represents Bowie's dissatisfaction with the troubles of fame and stardom. The song was a major commercial success in North America, becoming Bowie's first number 1 single on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Singles Chart.
"Out Here on My Own" is a ballad from the 1980 musical film Fame, performed by Irene Cara. It was written by sibling songwriting duo Lesley Gore (lyricist) and Michael Gore (composer). [1] The recording was produced by Michael Gore. [2] Cara performed the song at the 1981 Academy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Original Song. [3]
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 ...
"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]
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2024 inductees: R.E.M., Steely Dan, hip-hop and R&B legend Timbaland (hits for Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah and many more), and ...
Meanwhile, Jesse Borrego joined in remotely from Texas.Fame -- which was based on the 1980 film of the same name -- was a musi 'Fame' Cast Reunites and Performs Hit Theme Song for Show's 40th ...
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