Irene Cara - 'What A Feeling' (1983) - MDA Telethon

Check out Irene Care as she performs the Flashdance theme song, "What A Feeling," with the Rock Steady Crew, during the 1983 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is rockin' performance guaranteed to have you breakin' and movin'!

The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an enchanting yearly variety show that ran for half a century. Hosted for many years by Jerry Lewis, the telethon featured top stars from the world of music, comedy, and Broadway and was like no other show on earth.

[anthonyjackson]

RIP Irene. Beautiful and sweet voice. Never will forget you 🙏🏽

[brendas.]

Thank god I grew up in the 80’s as a teenager. Those were the best of times!!!

[LPJack]

RIP Irene Cara (March 18, 1959 – November 25, 2022), age 63
You will be remembered as a legend.

[emersonsuba]

Stop asking WHOS LISTENING?..we never stop listening 80'S MUSIC..😉❤️

[CollinZaffke]

What a voice. No autotune, no computers, just soul and passion.

[ChiefSteward]

My heart has broken to have learned that this wonderful, beautiful, talented artist has passed. A real class act. You will be missed Irene and your music will live on forever. Rest in peace.

[MrMustangrick]

She died 2 years ago alone in a small home here in Florida. What a talent. RIP

[GeoAce]

'take your passion, and make it happen' that's one of the most memorable lines from a long list of 80s kuts

[apfelprincess]

Irene Cara was a stunning performer. What a class act.

[angelapenton]

I hope history remembers her as one of the greatest voices of all times. She deserved a much bigger career than she had. Her voice is my favorite, she was so beautiful

[cattypurry]

So sad to hear that Irene passed away yesterday. What a talented women who gave us so many tremendous memories. RIP Irene.

[temumax]

This is perfection. A great singer, lyricist dancer and natural beauty. Thank you Irene Cara. You are remarkable.

[fortuner]

For anyone to sing like that shows the soul of their very being. Absolutely beautiful. She's a treasure.
I'm a 74 year old British guy.

[samuellp]

man she hit it out of the park, she will be missed what a class act performer.

[justaman]

No drugs, no naked girls, no bad words... Just pure talent, extraordinary music and dance.

[jbranlow]

it is called talent: no computer, no back up,
incredible live perf

[nellybell]

The heavenly choir, just hit the jackpot. Rest easy beautiful woman.

[mrjinkorea]

An amazing talented woman. An incredible voice, a great dancer and choreographer. Thank you Irene for your music and your life. Rest in Peace

[crystalxyz]

RIP Irena Cara. One of the few remaining genuinly talented artists gone too. Clean music, the 80's ruled.

[PRSINPSCA]

Blasted this song after graduating from nursing school. What a feeling!!!