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Michael Gore. Singles from Fame. "Fame". Released: May 1980. "Out Here on My Own". Released: August 1980. "Red Light". Released: August 1980. Fame: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack from the film of the same name, released in 1980 by RSO Records.
A 1969 graduate of the Dwight-Englewood School, Gore received the school's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2004. Gore, along with lyricist Dean Pitchford, won the Oscar in 1981 for Best Original Song for "Fame", from the film of the same title. He also won the award that year for Best Original Score.
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Irene Cara played the role of Coco Hernandez in the movie Fame and sang the vocals for the theme song. The music for the song was by Michael Gore and the lyrics were by Dean Pitchford. The song earned Cara a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.The movie became an "overnight sensation". The song won an Oscar for best film theme s...
The song was later used as the theme song for the Fame television series, which aired from 1982 to 1987. For seasons 1-4, the song was performed by Erica Gimpel who plays Cara's character, Coco on the show. For seasons 5-6, it was performed by Loretta Chandler. The song was also used in other TV shows related to Fame.
Irene Cara – lead vocals, backing vocalsRob Mounsey – keyboards, pianoLeon Pendarvis – keyboards, arrangementsKenneth Bichel – synthesizerThe original promotional music video was the scene from the film. Cara had only a very short part in that scene. To promote the re-release of the single Cara appeared in a new video shot in mid-June 1982 in New York City, mainly on and around Broadway and including Cara sitting on one of New York's Yellow Cabs and dancing at the entrance to the Sch...
"Fame" rose to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1980. It also reached number one on the Billboard dance chart for one week. The song was re-released in the United Kingdom in July 1982, where it peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart for three weeks following the debut of the Fame TV series on the British television network BBC O...
The song has recently been used in the third film of the Dreamworks Animation Trolls franchise, Trolls Band Together(2023). Towards the climax, the song is sung by antagonists Velvet and Vaneer while Branch attempts to saves his brothers, who are part of Brozone, from having their singing talent drained from their bodies.
Mar 14, 2019 · Provided to YouTube by WaterTower MusicFame · Irene CaraFame (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)℗ 2003 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainme...
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May 22, 2012 · 274. 26K views 11 years ago. "Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to the...
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Dec 2, 2019 · Indeed, Michael Gore’s Fame resonated with the public, and unleashed a cultural phenomenon, which propelled it to a stunning and unexpected Oscar win over The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams. To this day the titular song “Fame” has rightfully earned its place as one of the greatest songs in cinematic history.
Apr 25, 2024 · Fame is a sensational song that became an anthem for many, releasing vibrant energy and inspiring generations since its release in 1980. Composed by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, and performed brilliantly by Irene Cara, this iconic track originated from the soundtrack of the renowned musical drama film Fame.
