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"Fame" is a song written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original film.
Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 – November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress 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.
“Fame” was Irene Cara’s debut single and first of six top 40 US hits, peaking at #4 on the Hot 100 in late 1980. Cara was cast in the role of Coco Hernandez for the film Fame and her ...
Apr 1, 2006 · 602K views 17 years ago. From the film 'Fame', 1980, one of the most ubiquitous songs of the first half of the eighties. ...more.
Nov 26, 2022 · Irene Cara, who belted out the title tracks of two beloved song-and-dance movies of the 1980s, “Flashdance” and “Fame,” has died. She was 63.
Sep 1, 2015 · Irene Cara and 'Fame' - an Oscar winning hit and an iconic movie, spin off TV series and remake feature film. I recall exactly where I was the first time I heard this wonderful song - so...
Nov 26, 2022 · The American singer and actress was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame, as well as co-writing and singing the smash hit Flashdance... What a Feeling, for which she won...
