Red Light
Linda Clifford
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I work so hard to get me a man don't try to take him away I love my man like nobody can don't try or you're gonna pay You been gettin' too close, you been goin' to far Who do you think You are? Some kinda star? You're heading for a red light hot night red light Dynamite Red Light Red's the color of hot Hot light Hot's the fever I got Red ? Red enough it will burn you Red light Red's all I can see Hot night Hot is how it'll be Red ? Red for you if you mess with me Now I don't want you hangin' around, my man is too hard to hold And if you plan on hangin' around, I plan on stoppin' you cold 'Cause I'm ready to rock and I'm ready to roll, I'm ragin' outta control Look out Below! I'm talkin' bout a real red light I'll give such a heck of a fight Don't ya try to take my man I wanna hold on long as I can I work so hard to get me a man I love my man like nobody can don't try or you're gonna pay I am ready to rock and I'm ready to roll, I'm ragin' outta control Look out Below!
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Written by: ANTHONY CORNELIUS HAMILTON, NEELY JR. DINKINS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBoth Irene Cara and Linda Clifford are successful musicians from the United States. Cara is best known for her roles in the 1980 films "Fame" and "Flashdance," while Clifford achieved prominence during the late 1970s and early 1980s disco era.
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Song Genre"Red Light" is a pop-R&B track blending elements of soul with a catchy pop music arrangement.
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Album DetailsThe song "Red Light" features on the soundtrack to the 1980 musical film "Fame," where its emotional intensity complements the film's dramatic narrative.
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Awards and AccoladesThe "Fame" soundtrack, which features "Red Light," won the Academy Award for Best Original Score. While the track wasn't the recipient of the award, its presence contributed to the soundtrack's success.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its movie success, "Red Light" did not manage to chart high on mainstream music charts. However, its contribution to the "Fame" soundtrack is considered significant.
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Film ConnectionIrene Cara played the role of Coco Hernandez in "Fame," the film for which "Red Light" was recorded. This connection makes the song even more special as it's linked to Cara's on-screen character.
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Writers and ProducersThe song was written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, both highly respected musicians and composers in the industry. Gore also served as the producer of "Red Light".
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Vocal Range"Red Light" highlights the powerful vocal ranges of both Irene Cara and Linda Clifford, showcasing their ability to handle diverse music genres.
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LegacyEven though "Red Light" wasn't a chart-topping hit, its emotional depth and musicality are still recognized in discussions of the "Fame" soundtrack.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Red Light" are widely interpreted as a call to stop and reconsider a decision, potentially in a relationship or personal context, fitting with the dramatic themes of the movie "Fame".
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