Hot Lunch Jam- Fame

[@johncox2912]

This is exactly why ART is so important in schools across the nation. Music, singing, painting, sculpting, dance, photography, the list goes on and on. Spontaneous creation giving rise to pure life!

[@drivingintothedesertuntilt3202]

less likely to do drugs or act violently

[@scooby1992]

@@drivingintothedesertuntilt3202 Also handy for those who have a talent for singing , playing and writing music or dancing , but perhaps might not be that academic or good at sport or what are called the ' core ' subjects .

[@kenisharobinson5084]

Movies like these among others are what inspired me to be the musician I am today, and now I teach music in public schools!

[@youvegot2bkiddingme133]

Yes indeed

[@mmcgrat8136]

Of course you realize this was pure fiction.

[@martinlsmith4906]

Irene Cara is possibly the most underrated talent ever. Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, she is very talented also. I love her.

[@glx3846]

She is a fantastic singer and her song What A Feeling is still sung and enjoyed by people now and always will be

[@Nocturnal11Guy]

Underrated? She starred in 8 movies had 4 top singles. She was blacklisted, not underrated.

[@monmothma3358]

@@Nocturnal11Guy Wait, what? She was blacklisted? Why?

[@seanwhat313]

This movie but I love her in Sparkle

[@mongoslade277]

@@Nocturnal11Guy Very Good. She was blacklisted

[@rondmc44]

R.I.P. Irene Cara.

[@mikegarcia7986]

Gene Anthony Ray 💔😞

[@waynealan2226]

Nov 25, 2022 :(

[@MB-zw4fi]

When positive energy consumes a room full of gifted people....this is what you get....a masterpiece!!!

[@brendenbroumand7580]

exactly MB..but nowadays we are living in a fuck up society

[@mikegarcia7986]

How could anyone not wanna stand and move with this song?? I sure did!!! And I didn't care! MUSIC IS POWER!!!!

[@kendalllopez2844]

I love how even the lunch ladies are into it too

[@FREELEOONE]

Forty years later and this scene still gives me chills.

[@safeinmyheart1]

Me, too!!!

[@taiwanarnold5927]

Man I was 5 years old when this came out fame the movie im 45 now

[@djdoyle9]

Everytime!

[@janettripper3132]

I know. I just teared a bit. Imagine the choreography that went into this. One may say the number is a beautiful gorgeous mess, but there had to be a ton of prep work.

[@simonealexander7313]

So much energy - it's great

[@Lizzie__Lizzz]

This song was my first thought when I heard the news. I was a huge fan of her amazing voice and talent. She was also so beautiful. Rest in peace Irene

[@seanswinton6242]

My too as well as "Out Here On My Own". I saw this film on the movie studio lot when it came out. My Mother and big Sis loved them some Leroy! While Irene Cara was a teen crush for me. This song made made study music at university. R.I.P. Irene Cara. 🙏

[@r.c.auclair2042]

My favorite of hers is "Never Let Go Of The Dream." It was the final song of the movie DC Cab, in which she had a brief cameo playing herself. (One of the drivers was a big fan. He went to a lot of trouble getting her in his cab.) If you liked Ms. Cara in her younger years, you'll love her in her prime.

[@neonvandal8770]

Irene had some serious pipes on her. This jam was one of my favourites back in the day! 🎧🖤

[@Rebekahdavignon]

Did you know that she was cast for the movie to be a dancer, then they found out that she could sing. RIP - Irene Cara.

[@JamesPawson]

Absolutely one of the most perfect, immaculate moments in cinematic history.

[@luxurylass]

one of the best scenes in the movie, thanks to irene

[@goodgood9955]

Amen

[@joel8583]

Thumbs up!

[@karekare72]

Absolutely!

[@greenbrown7776]

I agree. And definitely the most "spontaneous" outburst of unbridled joy in this history of school lunchrooms fictional or real. Yet poor Doris had to scamper out, overwhelmed by the energy of her overflowing classmates.

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

I just watched the original Fame a few days ago and had forgotten how pure her voices was. The lunch room scene was one of my favorite scenes in the movie. RIP to one of the most beautiful women the world has ever seen, Irene Cara. Fly with the angels my sister.

[@pattifanalwayz7388]

Had crush on Bruno

[@cw9627]

This movie was such an inspiration for all artists, Dance singing, music, and theater. I'm sure it inspired a lot of celebs who were teens at the time.

[@cecimartinez1777]

Yessss!!!!!

[@mhrgall]

@@dorvilltean for real??

[@jacquelineholts4801]

Yeeesss!! Still to this day!!

[@discobaby795]

Watching this clip makes feel like dancing, it's soooo energetic and powerful. It reminds me old school days and when the world was a better place to live in.

[@HerBeautysInsideOut]

GIRL YA GOT THAT RIGHT.. who is watching this during this crazy 2020 world ???

[@ArsenicJulep]

It was thrilling and made everyone want to dance like this. But don’t forget the AIDS epidemic was about to wipe out an entire generation of artists.

[@discobaby795]

@@ArsenicJulep: Right 👍

[@drwatsonca6945]

A lot of these kids found it hard to live given the fact that they were gay or coloured.

[@discobaby795]

@@drwatsonca6945 : Probably yes but this scene shows the opposite. It was filmed in 1980. Things have changed 40 years later.

[@yolondayolonda4423]

Everyone looked so free in this clip. I loved watching Fame when I was a child❤

[@scooby1992]

It is a great film and it also showed the darker side of life like when Irene's character went to an audition at what turned out to be a sleazeball's studio . He wasnt interested in hearing her sing or promoting her career , he just wanted to make money from her looks . She came across as so vulnerable in that scene .

[@shawnsmith6573]

One of my favorite movie scenes. I wanted to go to this school so bad when I was a kid.

[@jeffreyschnitman2484]

Did you have to be accepted?

[@scooby1992]

@@jeffreyschnitman2484 In the film they had to audition .

[@luchilds]

Same

[@shawnsmith6573]

@@jeffreyschnitman2484 no sir I was not musically talented lol

[@angelcitystudio]

@@jeffreyschnitman2484 Yes. And you gotta live in NYC and pay tuition. This school was not free....

[@Noneya2023]

Watching this at 48 years old, I’m convinced I can still look cute wearing leg warmers, break into spontaneous song in the cafeteria with my friends & dance my ass off! I also retain the right to be a roller skating muse in Venice Beach 😂❤️

[@MelDaltonMusic]

As a fellow 40-something, I must implore you to DO EEEET!!

[@ehercj]

Love Xanadu ❤️

[@monkeymeister241]

Who says you can’t?😉 i think i want a pair of legwarmers in honor of her now. Can’t ever be in any city without thinking of this jam.😆

[@branevans3705]

Haha I hope you do! ❤

[@jaquen1977]

You have to be Theatre kid to truly get how absolutely spot on it is that the two costumed drama students at 3:45 are just carrying on with their conversation, totally unfazed by the chaos surrounding them.

[@MelDaltonMusic]

I just noticed that for the first time today!!

[@wdh47211]

RIP Gene Anthony Ray who played Leroy....died in 2003 ago from a stroke at 41. Such a talented guy.

[@ognyc71]

RIP Ms. Cara. Thanks for the memories

[@meg3734]

This movie was the reason I started dancing!!! My mom put it on when I was 6 (2008) and I didn't stop for a long time

[@lainierenee8904]

Same. I was about 6 but it was circa 1981. :)

[@tutucapresley]

One of the best music & dance scene in cinema ever: Irene Cara doing an amazing job on vocals, Gene Anthony Ray dancing like no one else in the 80's and an spectacular choreography!!!

[@KatMusic2009]

Plus the musical genius Lee Curreri on the piano!

[@martinpatrick9915]

Two stars of the TV series Fame.

[@violetlove1893]

Whoever came up with the beats and song is a genius

[@plmitch]

RIP 🙏🏾 to you Irene....this is the one that made me fall in love with your talent!!! 🤍🕊💙🕊🤍

[@martinsorenson1055]

Alan Parker passed away in 2020. He directed the following movies: Fame, Bugsy Malone, Pink Floyd's The Wall, The Commitments, Evita - all thematically different, but unified by music. His more serious dramas - Shoot The Moon, Birdy, Midnight Express - were thoughtful adult stories. RIP, Mr. Parker.

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

....the man was a brilliant artist.....

[@kimberlyjones1813]

I have been crying the past few days. This movie is a classic. Irene Cara and these wonderful musicians changed my life watching this movie. Long live music!!

[@Rob-em-Cristo]

Same thing here!!!

[@robpelarde4734]

I remember seeing this in the theater and was dancing in my seat, love you Irene forever!

[@HerBeautysInsideOut]

how I miss this..... this is the first and best " flash mobs EVER.

[@tat3r_t0t33]

I'm 13 but I'm absolutely in love with this movie

[@craigwapples4200]

I think we all missed this

[@poobearsbeautifulgoddess2416]

@@tat3r_t0t33 that's so cool 👍 but, it has to be this one and not that stupid remake 🙄

[@mongoslade277]

Remember later in the movie Bruno's father took his demo without his permission & played Fame by Irene Cara. That was a good flash mob too but nothing like this scene. Spoiler Alert: They tried a Fame remake about 30 years after this movie and it was 🗑

[@AuroraAdams]

I wish there was a place I could go to where this kind of thing happened spontaneously.

[@safeinmyheart1]

You can... in your dreams. 😊

[@faisal1582]

Tell me about it.

[@glx3846]

This is better than most musicals today seeing this

[@angelheartonline]

My high school was like this. Newark High School for the Arts (Arts High) in Newark NJ

[@glx3846]

@@angelheartonline That sounds awesome!!

[@josi4251]

I had my very first class of students watch this. Forty years on, I'm still showing it to students. It's absolute perfection!

[@CaliPhi10]

Pure joy and self expression!!!! RIP Irene Cara! ❤️💔

[@brendenbroumand7580]

yessss Calandra Jackson..but nowaday..we see violence,hatred,racism and all about cell phone 24/7..its pathetic..im 54...i miss those days...the real life and the real peoploe.... sadily i don't see this anymore..

[@rafitaramirez2022]

Irene Cara alterna con la estudiantina de la escuela

[@robertr64]

This brings back good memories. I was at Performing Arts the year Fame was filmed, and got to attend some of the dress rehearsals. At the time, the real-life Sadie, a big black lady, was there serving in the cafeteria. The food was really bad, and you didn't usually have spontaneous jams like you have here, but they usually played some nice dance music.

[@danield4559]

R.I.P. Irene Cara. You’re gonna live forever in all of our hearts.

[@Southsidechica63]

My son Ricardo was accepted to the Chicago High School for the Arts. This will probably be his 1st day!

[@thereserystedt3883]

The reason this is sooooooooooooooooo much better than the remake? Well ALOT - For examle, this version feels authentic and raw with no rehearsal. They´ll having a good and fun time dancing & playing music. The remake just had an dull rap/song/dance with a stage choreograpy. Dull dull dull.

[@spudanky]

RIP Irene Cara! What a legend. This iconic scene defined my childhood, and I wasn't even alive when it this movie came out. A timeless great, she will always be remembered 🙏

[@Lori_L]

You weren't alive when it came out? Now I feel old. 😅

[@RichardA.-yi5sz]

You should see her in DC Cab. She sang the final number, "Never Let Go Of The Dream."

[@DRUMTOY2002]

NOW I remember why I use to want to go to the school of the performing arts!!!

[@PhoenixYah]

TRUTH

[@sugarbabie101]

I want all of my leg-warmers back!!

[@poobearsbeautifulgoddess2416]

I have mine and...yes, I still wear them 😁

[@reneehurt387]

This film about the high school I tried out for will turn 40 on May 16 2020. I thank the cast and rest in peace to Leroy

[@angelamacakelly7706]

Where oh where has the time gone?, 49yrs old and I'm still waiting to grow up and go to this school. Life is far too quick 😪

[@KitheCreativeArtist]

Never too late to take a dance class lol

[@staffordbrent971]

I was 14..When I saw this..I wish I was able to Pop in this scene and join Them...Still getting LIFE now at 5:12am in 2020 at 54...Im wide awake now. 😄😊😎❤❤💯💢💥

[@sherribaker9135]

RIP Irene 1959-2022

[@aloha1danster]

This is real talent at work...gone from Hollywood is true talent..

[@joel8583]

Hell yea!

[@astrosjer822]

Best musical sequence in a now 30 year old movie. Great jam session and choreography. Shows multi racial school putting the BS aside for 5 minutes with a great jam of drums, strings, horns, dancing feet and great piano that drives it and the one and only Irene Cara's voice to hold it all together!

[@greenbrown7776]

+Astrosjer YOU NAILED IT!

[@ohd00bley]

+Astrosjer ...more like 35 or 36 years old, I read your comment and thought was I that old when the movie came out (I was 18)?

[@laminage]

Yeah, and I later found out that Nick & Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees, Boyz To Men, Questlove, Jada Pinkett Smith, Aliyah and Tupac Shakur (RIP), all graduated from similar Schools in Ohio, Philly, and Baltimore, MD.

[@mstracib9235]

Astrosjer I couldn't have said it better!

[@Bacalao2929]

Astrosjer , this could have been my junior high in The Bronx

[@charlotteguy7]

It's hard to think of a better song or video that captures the frantic exuberance of youth -- at least back in the '80s. I was a freshman in college when this came out and we totally loved this.

[@thereserystedt3883]

It can NOT get more authentic than this!!!!!

[@Realest636]

This show; made the kids from Glee, look like privilege. Pure street grit. Unbridled ambition, blended with the spirit of a New Yorker, that will stop at nothing. No mercy.

[@Madbandit77]

Amen.

[@37Amira]

Facts!! It makes Glee look like pee!😂

[@PassiveAgressive319]

👏👏👏

[@zolluuu]

Setting a very high bar for lunch the rest of the year.

[@nigelseaton8367]

Shady Sadie the serving lady, we love you, and that hot lunch. Irene Cara R.I.P one of the many voices of my early teens. Thank you for the memories.🙏 Omg I just realized I was 13 years old when this came out. I'm 55 years old now. Time

[@zozososoapwowosoosnewso]

Fame feels like Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@LhordZeeTV]

This scene never gets old!!!timeless classic😍😍😍

[@BJMallory]

2:42 - "she's a Southern lady," and just like that, Irene Cara invented the iconic one shoulder exposed look of the 80s for which Flashdance tried to take credit.

[@classicstorm]

Thanks for that info...

[@shizzle4nizzle]

The lyric is "She's a SERVING lady."

[@Price70]

BJMallory At least Irene sang another massive hit for Flashdance. But that look was probably a dance thing already in the 70s during rehearsals.

[@laminage]

Yes! It happens more than we realize. Look at Cousin Emma on The Brady Bunch (Played By The Late Ann B. Davis). She showed The Brady Family about organization, folding clothes and the like and now Marie Kondo is a Multi Millionaire teaching folks the same thing. Twenty Years ago Five Little Girls in New Zealand talked about how cool it would be to have a Girl Group popular like The Spice Girls. The Father of one of them was a TV Producer who would Create "Popstars" that at one point had 30 Versions all over the World. Most didn't go far with the exception of Girls Aloud the most successful Group to come out of Reality TV in the UK but it was the Prototype for every future Reality Music Show which is now a Multi Billion Dollar Industry.

[@rudihendricks757]

Where the fuck did you get southern lady from?

[@Art4ArtsSakeVideo]

Wonderful to have a jolt of Irene Cara, lost to this mortal stage too early. Hope the angels are dancing their asses off tonight...

[@Turnajon]

Definitely one of the livliest moments in the film. I love how it starts out with just the cymbals beating and then the piano comes in and then everybody jams. This scene is indeed a "hot lunch jam".

[@TheRubberDuck77]

I love how at first its just random ppl practicing their different songs and it was just this weird mix till.... the percussion started and everyone just falls into line... percussion brings it together, sets the beat, sets the rhythm =)

[@sisonkembalekwa8764]

I could never survive here. It's absolute chaos and noise. I like my quiet time during lunch, the most a conversation. I couldn't. But it looks really cool for them. Super fun.

[@arweiss100]

This is pure bliss & magic. Blues, pop, rock, & jelly roll piano jazz never sounded so bada**, tasty & fun, served up phenomenally by Irene Cara, Lee Curreri & the film's ensemble cast of musicians, singers, & dancers, improvised with phat sass, sparkling exuberance, & flavor!

[@AccaLarentia90]

I've been going to music school for two years now, learning to play the piano. We had our first jam session this week and this was the first thing that came to mind. Ever since I was little and saw this movie for the first time I wanted to have a jam session. Can't believe I actually go to do it! :D

[@plmitch]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LoveHappinessShineOn]

Congratulations! That sounds great. 😊

[@scooby1992]

How did you get on ? I just love how they all knew the music and the two guys playing piano could play it by ear . I always struggled to play without reading music .

[@AccaLarentia90]

@@scooby1992 our teacher gave us a general structure to play around with. It wasn’t a 100% fully improvised jam session. We had clearly explained boundaries and i think that helped a lot. Especially for doing it a first time

[@Lizfan2]

RIP Irene Cara. You were one of my favorite singers.

[@joannehines7806]

OMG!! Bruno, The Piano Impresario!!

[@class3times]

I cried for two days straight when Irene passed. My biggest regret is that I was never able to tell her how much she inspired me to follow my dreams. She was Fame. She was the 80's. RIP sweet, beautiful, talented, incredible Irene.

[@koko2250]

I’m in tears 😢 Rest In Peace Irene Cara🕊️ You were my FAVV musical songstress since 6th grade! I’m so heartbroken right now..💔

[@tracyedwards3922]

One of my top 3 favorite scenes EVER in any movie! Simply classic!

[@petert3355]

And this movie is proof the the remake is almost never as good as the original.

[@JackAShepherd]

There was a remake of this? When?!?

[@petert3355]

@@JackAShepherd The original came out in 1980. The remake came out in 2009. (and is a steaming heap of crap)

[@KL-is3op]

You can not remake a good movie....

[@BearManley]

@@petert3355 What were they thinking trying to remake Fame, and remove the edginess, swearing, and such? They tried to sanitize the whole movie.

[@isaiahglover7218]

This was always my favorite part of Fame Irene RIP.🙏❤️

[@aprilcarter4814]

RIP Queen Irene! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ericawatts796]

Shady Sadie, serving lady Don't pay her no mind, no She'll take every dime She's got a one-a-day lunch Good for all the bunch, yeah Hot lunch, yeah Macaroni and baloney Tuna fish, our favorite dish Hot lunch, hey If it's yellow, then it's jello If it's blue it could be stew oo, oo She's got a one-a-day lunch Good for all the bunch Hey, now Hot, hot lunch Oh, oh, no Yeah

[@bendejo9235]

I so love the very concept/idea of something like this spontaneously breaking out at a high school lunch cafeteria.

[@IAmJustR]

My fav scene 🥰🥰. talk about compliments to the chef! Made that lunch lady's day 🥰😂

[@blksag74]

#RIPIRENE… Thank You for the beautiful talent you gave us .. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️ You were truly part of my childhood memories from the early 80’s that I will always cherish .

[@jamesmurrell2306]

Thank you, N.Y.C.s brilliant High School of the Performing Arts for the inspiration and animating spirit of this film. And, oh yes, some of its performers.

[@ikepeters4257]

I would love to see this movie in the theater again. This scene had me so captivated sitting in the theater at the time. I love the climax of this scene. To get the full scope of this scene is to see it on the big screen.

[@HatianHurricane]

I almost forgot how much I used to love this show!!! Rest in peace to that wonderfully, gorgeous angel, Irene Cara!!! The one and only Sparkle!!!!

[@claytonbarone3767]

I love ❤️ Irene Cara! She is Pure Genius!

[@sportingmx]

Thanks for your dazzling talent, Irene. We'll miss you.

[@mraki73]

This is my favorite scene in this movie. It inspired me to learn the piano.

[@nawlinsman]

This takes me back to the good old days. Love it!

[@joyceslaton233]

Why am I crying!

[@ufg661]

One of my favorite scenes! Makes me want to get up and dance no matter where I am or what I'm doing! ❤

[@andreabell5724]

Love ya always Irene🙏 Thanks for all the inspiration and dreams Blessings and Rest In Peace … and power 🌺

[@kochilired]

I was in a homeless situation in 82’ car repo & had a friend with me that just disappeared in LA Cali. This song kept me strong as I watched a double feature. Fame & Flashdance for 8-10 hrs! 🙏🏽💯 We had been to a Fame street concert previously, Debbie Allen & cast dancing. I left CA & never heard from my friend. I still live with that. 😞

[@69venger]

It is the clear example that the human being is more connected than ever, it is not only the music, it is not just the rhythm, it is pure energy that connects us, it is something that we should never lose, whatever happens to us happens

[@melaniesawyerr8969]

To use the Gen Z fav expression...I'm TOTALLY OBSESSED with this movie!!!😂😂.. that's it. I'm gonna have to watch it for the 100th time on my next day off❤❤❤❤ RIP to the ones gone, but will NEVER be forgotten. ❤❤❤

[@papiblatino]

Michael DeLorenzo ..."go Michael...i see you...lol"

[@joannehines7806]

OMG!! Gene Anthony Ray( Leroy)!!! Continue RIHP Dance Emperor!! 💃

[@WonderWomanFan4life]

very original, creative work. unlike the BS they have today they have all this technology, etc and STILL cannot make a show HALF as good as this one. OMG this was my favorite i still love the music. Same with like WEST SIDE story, GREASe, and other kick ass musical original shows.

[@SwOoPy287]

Here 1/12/22 .... the days of historical musicians became legends in this era... The great generation slowly leaving us.. - RIP Irene

[@samholden2256]

Looking at this makes me feel old and am only 46 lol.

[@Shortlady82]

Sam Holden you are old lol 😝

[@goodgood9955]

48

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

I'm 45 but I'm so glad I grew up with this. .that was a great time in my life ..It's nice to remember..I still haven't giving up on my dreams..I remember who I am from the loves of my childhood and teenage years

[@ladyggsmith3261]

i am 48 years and know that i am not old,.. give me a break,!!! .see and wait ,..when you look back at age 88 years ..and think that when you are 46 years old ,.. and then you will that 46 is NOT old,..

[@ladyggsmith3261]

@@Shortlady82 you old ... older age starts age at 27 years ,.. just saying

[@cheyamie3668]

This movie inspired me to go to the School of the Arts…graduated 1988….fabulous years❤

[@DaisyDarling]

Rest In Peace wonderful Irene. What a voice, what an actress!

[@mirthandcircumstance9038]

Literally one of my favorites!! The best lunchroom scene ever!! Irene Cara was amazing!! ❤️❤️

[@isiaihdavis5475]

R.I P lovey Irene Cara 💖

[@daniellej7914]

Rest In power Irene cara

[@simonealexander7313]

Enough energy in this scene to power a small town. Great stuff.

[@mrmiles725]

RIP Sparkle, you shall be missed…

[@laurieroemmele9091]

I was a junior in HS...a pianist, dancer, and singer...we performed some of the songs. So I could identify with these kids very much!!

[@davestang5454]

Great scene. Imagine the mess it must have been in rehearsals. People crashing into each other over and over. The choreographer deserves a medal. Dave Stang, Director, "BLACKLITE2017 Full movie"

[@lilly243]

How dare I not be born when this movie came out🤣🤣 and love it. I’m 36 btw

[@lorainelynn0863]

57 now.. when this came out .. Senior..lol high school was fun again..had a juke box in the cafeteria...it got a little rowdy.. but fun..

[@jaquen1977]

I was an infant when this dropped, so I get it. Didn’t see it until some time in the 90s.

[@mongoslade277]

@@jaquen1977 This movie came out in 1980. Shot in 1979 post disco. The rest of the 1980's was just like this. Fame started it all

[@pyramidhead8659]

This is one Hot Lunch I remember and like. Nothing beats this Hot Lunch.

[@nataliegravestucker]

Rest In Peace Irene Cara. I remember this scene, this song, this movie so well.

[@janelew6390]

rip Irene Cara 2022

[@kimakotrotman6860]

I was 12 years old and had to be a part of it!

[@danielmedina5173]

Irene Cara una voz tan bella que ya brilla en el coro celestial, descanse en paz.