Fame
Irene Cara
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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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Written by: Dean Pitchford, Michael Gore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Fame" is a pop song that incorporates elements of disco and electronic music.
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Artist InformationThe 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.
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Release Date"Fame" was released on May 11, 1980.
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Album DetailsThe song is taken from the film of the same name and also features on the film's soundtrack album.
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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.
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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.
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Song CreatorsThe 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.
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Worldwide RecognitionThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fame" includes scenes from the film and was one of the earliest examples of a music video tied to a movie.
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Song's MessageThe 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.
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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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