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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 ...
Fame is a 1980 American teen musical drama film directed by Alan Parker and written by Christopher Gore.Set in New York City, it chronicles the lives and hardships of students attending The High School of Performing Arts, from their auditions to their freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years.
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]
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...
1980–2003: Michael Gore (born March 5, 1951) is an ... Gore, along with lyricist Dean Pitchford, won the Oscar in 1981 for Best Original Song for "Fame", ...
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 ...
"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]