Fame

Irene Cara

About Fame

"Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award the same year. In 2004 it finished at number 51 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.  


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Baby, look at me
And tell me what you see
You ain't seen the best of me yet
Give me time
I'll make you forget the rest

I got more in me
And you can set it free
I can catch the moon in my hand
Don't you know who I am

Remember my name, fame
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high

I feel it comin' together
People will see me and cry, fame
I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
Remember, remember, remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember, remember

Baby, hold me tight
'Cause you can make it right
You can shoot me straight to the top
Give me love and take all I got to give

Baby, I'll be tough
Too much is not enough, no
I can ride your heart 'till it breaks
Ooh, I got what it takes

Fame
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high
I feel it comin' together
People will see me and cry, fame

I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
Remember, remember, remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember

Fame
I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high

I feel it comin' together
People will see me and cry, fame
I'm gonna make it to heaven
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever
Baby, remember my name
Remember, remember, remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember, remember (remember my name)

Fame
I'm gonna live forever (fame)
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high

I feel it comin' together (fame)
People will see me and cry, fame
I'm gonna make it to heaven (fame)
Light up the sky like a flame, fame
I'm gonna live forever (fame)
Baby, remember my name

Fame
I'm gonna live forever (fame)
I'm gonna learn how to fly, high
I feel it comin' together (fame)
People will see me and cry, fame

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Irene Cara

Irene Cara (born March 18, 1959) is an American singer and actress. She became famous for her role in the 1980 film Fame, earning her a Golden Globe nomination, and her recording of the song "Fame" became an international hit. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling, which also became an international hit." more »

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Fame" is a pop song that incorporates elements of disco and electronic music.
Artist Information
The song was performed by American singer and actress Irene Cara, who is known for her roles in several popular 1980s films, where she often also contributed to the soundtrack.
Release Date
"Fame" was released on May 11, 1980.
Album Details
The song is taken from the film of the same name and also features on the film's soundtrack album.
Chart Performance
"Fame" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in America, peaking at number one, and it also did well internationally, reaching number one in the UK, Australia, Canada, and several other countries.
Award Accolades
"Fame" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980 and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song that same year.
Song Creators
The song was written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, who also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for their work on this song.
Worldwide Recognition
The song has been used in numerous television shows, commercials, and films since its release, making it one of the most recognizable songs of the 1980s.
Legacy
“Fame” led to a television series and a musical based on the movie. The song was re-recorded for the 2009 Fame remake, performed by Naturi Naughton.
Music Video
The music video for "Fame" includes scenes from the film and was one of the earliest examples of a music video tied to a movie.
Song's Message
The song contains a powerful message about reaching for the stars and not stopping until you achieve your dreams. The lyrics were considered a powerful motivational anthem in the 80s.
Music Structure
"Fame" is notable for its energetic beat and uplifting hook, accompanied by vibrant synthesizer melodies, reflective of the popular music trends at the time of its release.

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