1983 Irene Cara – Why Me? (US:#13 UK:#86)
“Why Me?” is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Keith Forsey and performed by Irene Cara.
The song was the first official single to be lifted from Cara’s 1983 album, What a Feelin’, although the album also featured the worldwide number one single “Flashdance… What a Feeling”, which had been released six months earlier.
“Why Me?” continued Cara’s run of hit singles, reaching the Top 20 on the Hot 100. It was even more successful in Australia and several European countries, where it peaked within the Top 5.
Album
What A Feelin’ is the second album by American singer-songwriter Irene Cara and her most successful album to date. Released in November 1983, this album is dominated by dance-pop and Euro disco songs produced by the legendary producer Giorgio Moroder, unlike her R&B-heavy debut. Many of the songs were co-written by Cara herself. The album […]
Musicians
| Bass | Arthur Barrow |
| Drums (programming) | Richie Zito |
| Guitar | Richie Zito |
| Keyboards | Arthur Barrow |
| Background Vocals | Joe Esposito |
| Background Vocals | Stephanie Spruill |
| Background Vocals | Maxine Willard Waters |
| Vocals | Irene Cara |
Produced By
Giorgio Moroder
Songwiters
Giorgio Moroder
Irene Cara
Keith Forsey
Charts
US:#13
UK:#86