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  1. The film stars Irene Cara, Philip Michael Thomas, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, and Tony King. Curtis Mayfield served as the composer and producer of Sparkle ' s songs and score.

  2. Among the reasons for buzz about Lonette McKee, singing the lead as eldest sister Sister, backed up by 16 year-old Irene Cara (title character) and Dwan Smith (as Delores), with a Curtis Mayfield original, certainly more in the contemporary style than that of the setting, Harlem ca. 1958, in the.

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  4. The songs on the soundtrack feature the instrumental tracks and backing vocals from the film versions, with Franklin's voice taking the place of the original lead vocalists. This album returned...

  5. Aug 13, 2018 · Sparkle (1976) -- (Original Trailer) With voice-over from the ubiquitous DJ Kasey Kasem, and introductions for 16-year old Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, and Dwan Smith, with Philip Michael Thomas and Dorian Harewood in support, the original trailer for the semi-cult musical, re-made with Whitney Houston in 2012, Sparkle, 1976.

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  6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001011Irene Cara - IMDb

    The two most memorable lines from the title song 'Fame' are "I'm gonna live forever," and "Baby, remember my name". From "Little Miss America" to Carson, 'The Electric Company', 'Flashdance' and beyond, Irene Cara's legacy is guaranteed. Everyone will remember her name.

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  7. Aug 19, 2012 · Aug. 19, 2012 12 AM PT. Irene Cara was only 13 when she was cast as the title role in the original”Sparkle,”the musical-drama about three African American sisters who form a singing group in...

  8. Beginning in 1958, Sparkle tells the (fictional) story of three singing sisters who climb up from the Harlem ghetto and fight their way to superstardom. Fresh new 17-year-old talent Irene Cara starred in the title role. Costarring as her sisters were Lonette McKee and Dwan Smith.