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. In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the song […]
Carasmatic is Irene Cara‘s third and final studio album, released in 1987. It was her only album for Elektra Records. The album was mostly produced by George Duke. Many popular musicians also contributed to this album such as Luther Vandross, Lynn Davis, James Ingram, Patrice Rushen, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, John Farrar and Michael Bolton. […]
“Breakdance” is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Bunny Hull and performed by Irene Cara. It reached #8 on the Billboard pop chart, #13 on the US dance chart, #23 on the US R&B chart, and #88 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984. The song was featured on her 1983 album, […]
“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 […]
“Flashdance… What a Feeling” is a song from the 1983 film Flashdance, written by Italian composer Giorgio Moroder (music), Keith Forsey and Irene Cara (lyrics), and performed by Cara. In addition to topping the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cara’s only #1 song, it earned a platinum record, the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the […]
“You Were Made for Me” is a song written by Irene Cara and Eddie Brown and performed by Irene Cara. It reached #10 on the US adult contemporary chart, #78 on the Billboard pop chart, and #83 on the US R&B chart in 1984. The song was featured on her 1983 album, What a Feelin’. […]
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 […]