ABOUT
Irene Cara (b. March 18, 1959) is a highly acclaimed and veteran singer and actress who became famous during the early 1980s. Her long string of hits includes the chart-topping "Flashdance... What A Feeling" (1983), the title song from the movie which earned Cara an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. She co-starred and performed in the 1980 movie blockbuster, "Fame," which catapulted her to stardom.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Fame (1980)
- Out Here On My Own (1980)
- Anyone Can See (1981)
- Flashdance... What A Feeling (1983)
- The Dream (Hold On To Your Dream) (1983)
- Why Me? (1983)
- Breakdance (1984)
- You Were Made For Me (1984)
Pop charts debut year: 1980
Years active: 1968 - present
Genres: R&B, pop, disco
Labels: RSO, Network, Casablanca, Geffen, Epic, Elektra
Website: irenecara.com
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