Irene Cara - Fame [Fame 1980] (Movie Soundtrack Month) *DayOne Reacts*

[@lucio6389]

Beautiful reacction ❤❤❤lady

[@willmoney34]

“What a Feeling” by Irene Cara (Theme song from Flash Dance) is another great one! Awesome reaction!

[@donrichter3523]

I would say that What a Feeling was a far bigger hit.

[@f.yazici7446]

R.I.P. Lovely Irene.. You will live forever in our hearts...

[@chicagocubs71]

Rip To Actress & Singer Irene Cara Escabera aka Coco from the original Fame Movie!!! My Condolences & Sympathies Go To The Escabera Fam. A New Yorker that made her Cuban/Puerto Rico Pride to the top. Thank U Irene!!! U Will Be Missed But, Ur Music Will Continue To Move On For A Long Time. God Bless The Escabera Fam!!!

[@scottbaldwin7133]

fame was a great movie

[@v.j.3029]

Man, just watching the video... I miss the 80's. I love Irene's voice.

[@kpowers]

Yes watch the original movie, it's great. Yes, they had a TV series based on the movie. I want to say that about 4 actors from the movie appeared in the TV version as well. The TV show was on for like 6 seasons with the cast always changing throughout the series.

[@conan5885]

It's a shame Irene didn't continue her role as Coco in the series. At least we got a very young Janet Jackson 😉

[@carolgordon4785]

Irene Cara...such beautiful talented singer...❤...

[@cshubs]

The movie and the song were huge hits!!!

[@jediwalker2010]

And the tv show as well

[@gsprings43]

i was 12 in 80,,,,,,i remember the girls started wearing leg warmers because of this movie

[@hackapump]

The movie Fame (1980) is essential for anyone interested in 80s popular culture. It permeated everything for a few years. But it's also a great movie, for real.

[@donaldshrader4612]

RIP IRENE CARA ❤

[@rmar67]

This song meant so much to those of us who dreamed of making it when we were young.

[@simeondiaz1967]

Personal note, I used to sing this song when I was in the school choir at my middle school. We would sing it as the finale of every concert we were in.

[@Deemac70]

This was a great movie ❤but a better tv series ❤👍

[@davids2096]

I had to come out of my hiatus, if only for this one time for Irene Cara! She is a multi talented performer from New York and is of Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage! She won Academy Awards and Grammys for her song writing, but was given the short end of the stick by the music industry, but I hear she's doing ok now! She's one of my favorite performers of all time! Until whenever, have a great one!

[@djjonosborn1531]

Angela - I Love You beautiful!! Irene Cara is her name that sings this song. She did another song from a movie called Flashdance. Oh, What A Feeling.

[@Luis.Gonzales]

Hola! Es imposible no sentirse felíz oyendo esta canción! Además se nota que bailas muy bonito ❤ Felicitaciones!

[@PopLife-hb3ks]

I never saw the movie, but I watched the tv show when I was a kid in the early- mid 80s. Some of the actors from the movie (including Debbie Allen) were also in the tv show.

[@DavidHayes56]

RIP Irene!

[@ChrisC709]

This song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The other well-known song from this movie is "Out Here On My Own" which was also nominated in the same category as the song Fame. You should check it out too when you get a chance.

[@m.p.9028]

I recommended this song at her starting Video for the movie month. In My opinion a great Song with lot Emotion. 👍🤗

[@davidpax]

Yes please, it's so sweet.

[@brendasmith9429]

Great song! Great movie!

[@singingwordwright148]

"Hot Lunch Jam" is another really fun song from this soundtrack.

[@toddhutchins2492]

Most of the guys in school had a huge crush on Irene Cara. It was a good movie. They also had a TV show I used to watch.

[@dshadow3173]

Irene Cara is such a great singer. She's cute as a button as well.

[@MichelR67]

Movie to watch for sure. Did see the original tv series before the movie. Long time ago.

[@cassandracampbell3424]

Dancing in my computer chair! Always loved this song!

[@wayneb7145]

I loved that movie,

[@pamagnolia]

Great song and movie!!

[@themajicman745]

Irene Cara also played in the movie "Sparkles" in the 70's which put her on the map. She played a singer and the girlfriend of Phillip Micheal Thomas from "Miami Vice"

[@Lexy-O]

The 1980 movie is a must see.

[@eddiemi]

A couple other songs by Cara from this movie are Out Here On My Own and Hot Lunch Jam.

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

There was a TV show. Starred Janet Jackson, Nia Peebles, Jesse Borrago Debbie Thomas.

[@MisterWondrous]

A childhood chum's two kids went to that school of performing arts in Manhattan, and now they can do everything extremely well. I should watch it again, being more familiar with that world. It was a response to "All That Jazz" as I recall. Total masterpiece. Bob Fosse. I think George Benson's classic "On Broadway" was a featured song. "Flashdance" was next. Pretty sure that was the order. Another song that will get you off yer ass. :)

[@firesidehearttoheart5210]

Hey there! Thank you so much for all the great reaction videos that you create, and share! I really look forward to them! You may have already heard this particular song, but if you haven't, you may want to include it with your movie theme music videos: TO SIR WITH LOVE by the artist Lulu.... Sidney Poitier had the lead role in the movie of the same name! I hope that you enjoy it!

[@johndavidson5228]

I really like how animated you can get.

[@markcastellanet9672]

this song is fire

[@rorygay3529]

I enjoy her singing and dancing. She was black listed.

[@SK-lk3iu]

In case you don't already know, Irene was in the movie, and in the video she is the black girl with long wavy hair.

[@dan4894]

RIP Irene Cara

[@qthelost]

The TV show started in the early 80s not long after the film came out. I remember we watched it as kids. A few of the actors from the movie were in the TV show but Irene Cara was only in the film. Another actress played her character "Coco" in the TV show.

[@alfredsmith6381]

'Out Here On My Own' is another track she sings on this. Beautiful ballad, beautifully done. Don't miss it. I auditioned for that school. Never heard from them again 😂. (I was NOT ready)

[@russgilbertson8689]

Great song, Don't forget ---- "What a Feeling" by Irene Cara - Flash Dance.

[@guitarpikchik2710]

Such a great song!

[@russelljudkins5828]

Irene Cara The dream from the movie D.C.Cab with Mr T

[@BrendanAshton]

Great reaction, I remember buying this on single when it came out, joyous!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Irene Cara sings. She is also 1 of the actresses. 1 of the great dance 💃 movies 🎥 in the 1980s. 😃 Strongly 💪 suggested video 📹: Flashdance (What a Feeling).

[@hongfang2508]

80s music matched movie soundtracks...good fit

[@MeIn321]

The tv show was on NBC and had a young star named Janet Jackson in it.

[@PaladinesAngel]

The TV show came out after the movie with some of the same cast. Man I LOVED it!!! I was obsessed. They made two albums from the songs from the series too. It was SO good. I think some of those tunes were Starmaker, I can do anything better than you can, It’s gonna be a long night maybe …. It’s been a looooong time :D

[@tonydelapa1911]

+1 for a strong recommendation for both movies, Fame and Flash Dance. Both great stories with iconic music.

[@sampa2nyc]

This song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1981. Also, another song from the film "Out Here on my Own" was nominated in the same category. It was the first time in Oscar history that two songs from the same film were nominated.

[@scotthuish67]

This is a great theme song! Had to turn up the volume for this one! I've always loved this.

[@MarkMcLT]

Have never seen the movie but definitely enjoyed the TV series. The first 2 seasons are on Amazon Prime.

[@meadmaker4525]

The "Fame" TV series was really, really good. Can't imagine it's streaming anywhere nowadays, but if you can find it, you should definitely watch it. Also, knowing your fondness for solid guitar and '80s hair bands, you should add...Giant - I'm a Believer...to your list. They've got more excellent songs from their Last Of The Runaways album, like 'Innocent Days,' 'Can't Get Close Enough,' and 'I'll See You In My Dreams,' but 'I'm A Believer' should be first. The guitar solo at the beginning is just so tasty!!

[@MellyLuvsCarly]

Loved the TV show!!! Never missed an episode

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

You will love FAME 100% no doubt 🥰

[@quixote6942]

Another Song from this Movie (Which Features the Entire Cast) is "I Sing the Body Electric" Incredible!

[@paulhackett3836]

The kids attended a School for the Performing Arts.

[@SLam-ve3yp]

That's 42 years ago. I feel old right now. LOL

[@bc8368]

Saw this movie many times but haven't watched it in a while thanks Angela for reacting

[@Daveaaaaa]

Yay! Thanks for reacting to my song suggestion! 😀 I remember this from the TV series back in the early 80s. They made an album and this was the first cassette tape I bought - showing my age. lol. Another great song was 'High Fidelity'. The TV series might be a bit corny nowadays but it was exciting to watch as a young pup when you dreamt of being famous.

[@thunderstruck5484]

Great movie you should watch, thanks Angela!

[@MrMondo-xf2ji]

"Be Kind To My Mistakes" by Kate Bush from the movie 'Castaway" (*NOT the Tom Hanks one) or "Lyra" from 'The Golden Compass'.

[@grahampreston5153]

Great song, great movie. Directed by the great Alan Parker who later went on to make The Commitments as well as many others ( Angel Heart, Mississippi Burning, Midnight Express, Evita, Pink Floyd's The Wall )

[@geraldjackson3921]

Most of the people in the TV show was actually in the movie except they switched Irene Cara with A girl who looked a whole lot like he. her her character was named Coco

[@ninstone3457]

RIP Ms. Cara - gone too soon...

[@johnthegreek5836]

Great song and this was a great movie

[@davebrunson125]

The movie is worth watching. I also think you could rock the hair style Irene Cara had in the movie

[@steve3291]

Irene Cara became a bit of a move soundtrack queen in the 80's. Lots of people have mentioned 'What a Feeling' from Flashdance and that is well worth a listen.

[@creinicke1000]

The movie was very dramatic coming of age.. All the teens have issues.. but are also very talented.. love, heartbreak, failure, success.. it's all in there. Several of the actors in the movie went onto the TV show.. the TV show was less dramatic, less pain.. but was very musical. Tv show Glee reminded me a bit of fame TV show.

[@jenskater3900]

So Nice!

[@alanschechterly245]

There is a fairly recent movie out called "The Hating Game". Its opening song is "Mercy" sung by 16yo Angelina Jordan (WARNING: This girl is addictive, and you will get HOOKED!) I think you will really like this artist and song.

[@billparrish4385]

Hey there, Angela, _Fame (1980)_ is a good movie, IMO. Some comedy, some pathos, an interesting look into a high school focusing on the performing arts in NYC, with great character development. The TV series _Fame (1982-1987)_ is also worthwhile. Captures a lot of the movie's endearing qualities, but with the pacing and more-tame 'made for broadcast TV' scripts, given that's what it in fact is. The later TV series _Fame LA (1992)_ wasn't really my cup of tea. I found it derivative of the original formula, without really adding much except for more up to date costumes and plots, and it was canceled after only one season. But it's rated not far below the others (5.5/10 on IMDB), so it's even-money that you may find it to your liking.

[@IreneCara-TheOneAndOnly]

Thx for the ❤️

[@justayoutuber1906]

Sad to hear she passed away yesterday

[@earthpup]

Also try' out here on my own' by Irene Cara also from Fame.

[@DLCSTexas]

I don’t know if this is true but I believe the school in the movie, the show was Juliane where I think many famous arts students actors singers I think robin williams and George Michael went to. The professors were famous too.

[@neo3871]

TV show that came out of this movie was good too.

[@dvsreed]

Irene Cara was also in the movie and sang several songs in it. You actually have a bit of a resemblance to her. She ultimately became known more for her singing than her acting. She was a good actress and a terrific singer.

[@masterofpuppets2004]

just watched your stayin alive video. if you want another one to trip you out try, buck cherry - "play that funky music white boy". also from the 70's.

[@HalcyonBeing]

Wild Cherry. Buckcherry is a whole other thing.

[@neo3871]

Another movie soundtrack or two song you should check out should be “Footloose” and “Maniac” also from Flashdance.

[@TheLeagueOfNefariousGentlemen]

You should check out the original movie and the original TV show, both are great!

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

Listen to The Body Electric from the Fame soundtrack

[@johnraymond9170]

I have another movie one for ya. Grace VanderWaal singing her original song “Figure It Out” from the movie Hollywood Stargirl.

[@joecampos5624]

She's in the movie

[@DanielFrost21]

Another great song from Irene Cara is "What A Feeling" from the movie "Flashdance. Not a good movie in my opinion, but it had some good music.

[@Katmandu29]

Try this one Angela- (Theme from) Valley of the Dolls. 🙂

[@markcastellanet9672]

I'd love to see you react to an offspring song like self esteem or bad habit.

[@MartinMcMartin]

Someone ask her to play Dust in the wind by Kansas.

[@VanDiemensLair]

The original FAME movie is amazing. A must watch! It’s a very substantive movie with both lighthearted and gritty moments. My family watched the TV series when I was a kid. It was good, though IDK how it stands up 4 decades later. The FAME “remake” is unwatchable. It was made during the High School Musical craze and the movie studios needed a vehicle to make another HSM wannabe.

[@MrRizzo1961]

The TV show was a #1 made after the movie by the same name. 🙏❤️

[@stevejoshua9536]

It's too bad you didn't watch the Fame Promotional Video that featured much more of Irene Cara's performance. I believe you would have enjoyed it much more, Angela.

[@vision-gc4hy]

At 2:28, you look just like Irene. You'd just need some bangs.

[@Daveaaaaa]

Like everyone said, Irene Cara sang this song. She also sang 'What a Feeling' from the film 'Flashdance'. It's so good! 🕺

[@seannovack3834]

Generation X: We did flash mobs before they were cool!

[@Alley-ue8xl]

The original movie Fame is the only one worth watching. I miss my childhood

[@Alley-ue8xl]

Thank you for always making me smile

[@hightie1]

Oh ,you HAVE to see the movie! The tv-show was ok atleast in the beginning. But the movie! I was 17 and anything could happen.......

[@mem1701movies]

You should have done FLASHDANCE to go with FLASH GORDON

[@joyaclub]

Yes, it’s worth watching the original movie. TV series is just okay.

[@adelsuleman5042]

Can u react to beegees the only love 💕

[@scottnever8732]

not a movie was a series