Fame (Irene Cara song)
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For other uses, see Fame (disambiguation).
"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 was also her debut single as a recording artist. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980,[1] and the Golden Globe Award the same year. In 2004, it finished at number 51 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.
Quick Facts Single by Irene Cara, from the album ...
"Fame" | ||||
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Single by Irene Cara | ||||
from the album Fame soundtrack | ||||
B-side | "Never Alone" (performed by the Contemporary Gospel Chorus, The High School of Music and Art) | |||
Released | May 1980 | |||
Genre | Pop, post-disco | |||
Length | 3:48 (7") 5:14 (12") | |||
Label | RSO | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Michael Gore | |||
Irene Cara singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Fame - Irene Cara" on YouTube | ||||
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