01. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Original Soundtrack 1983) HQ

Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack to the 1983 American musical and romance film Flashdance, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. It sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. The film is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and follows Alex, a welder and exotic dancer and her dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer. In 1984, the album received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year and won for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special.

The film's three singles feature on the album. Two of these singles, "Flashdance...What a Feeling" by Irene Cara and "Maniac" by Michael Sembello, peaked at #1 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The track "Romeo" by Donna Summer was released as a promo video to MTV prior to the film's release, composed only of outtakes from the film. However, the song was not released to radio as Summer was on the verge of releasing her 1983 album She Works Hard for the Money, and the title track was already becoming a major hit. ("She Works Hard for the Money" was actually in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 consecutively with both "Flashdance...What a Feeling" and "Maniac".)

The Flashdance LP was massively successful, selling over 6 million copies in the U.S. and 1 million in Japan. It was certified gold by RIAA on June 17, 1983, and became multi-platinum on October 12, 1984 and again on June 21, 1996.[3] In addition to its own success, the album is notable for having supplanted Michael Jackson's Thriller after the latter had remained Billboard's number-one album for 17 weeks. Thriller would again overtake Flashdance at number one after 2 weeks. In Japan, the album topped the chart for 11 weeks in total, and became the biggest-selling album of 1983.[4]

The music in Flashdance was supervised by Phil Ramone. There are several pieces of music used in the film that do not appear on the soundtrack album, including "Gloria" by Laura Branigan; "I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; and the "Adagio in G Minor" by Tommaso Albinoni. The title track "Flashdance... What a Feeling" was originally recorded by Joe Esposito before Irene Cara was asked to re-record the song as in line with the film's female perspective.

[openmind]

RIP Irene Cara. You made music the way it should be. Inspirational and full of emotion. You will be remembered..

[staceelashley]

“Take your passion, and make it happen”
Words of inspiration and encouragement. Thank you Irene for sharing your God given talents. You will be missed tremendously, but your legacy will live on. Rest In Peace to the beautiful and talented Irene Cara 🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊

[scottschwalbe]

RIP young lady. You are playing in Heaven's band now.

[nmualumnus]

This is one of the songs that defined my childhood. RIP Ms. Cara.

[CadanHartleyElliott]

The past 14 years of my life haven't been complete without this song. RIP Irene Cara.

[temastudio]

I wish I could go back and live in the 80s once again! What A Feeling!

[Allelujah]

November is still sucking....Kevin Conroy, Jason David Frank and NOW Irene Cara. RIP Irene your music is legendary.

[wincubs]

Best decade for music. Being born in 1981, I was just a bit too young to appreciate these songs when they were originally released. Now, many years later, I realize how awesome a decade it was for music. No better example than this song!!

[markmurphy]

63 is too young an age for such a creative and awesome woman

[gabrielzatti]

R.I.P. the voice of one of the greatest songs ever written.

[kittyfan]

RIP Irene Cara aka Mrs. Flashdance... What a Feeling! We will miss u and your legacy 80s iconic songs

[paulreid]

Such a beautiful and euphoric song! Rest comfortably, Irene!

[Homoesper]

Everyone's talking about the 80's vibe, but I'm focused on the fact Ms. Irene is SANGING down!

[Peace_and_Love_.....]

This song makes me tear up because it reminds me of the young, innocent, HEALTHY youngster I was..
I remember watching this movie for the first time, and the scene with this song made me feel like anything was possible... sadly, the youngsters today wouldn't be able to appreciate it the same way because they are bombarded with fake filters, auto tune, rental homes & planes for photo ops, etc... they can't possibly watch a beautiful woman dancing in water to an amazing song and find it motivating.... God bless you Irene... you gave me memories I will cherish forever ♥️

[arielb]

Rest in Peace, Irene Cara ❤❤ You and your talent will be truly missed! 😢💋

[valtina]

Why the heck did so many people dislike this song?! This is a classic people! You can't find songs like these anymore, but that's what makes them special!

[doomtucan]

R.I.P Irene Cara. Your music will live on in the hearts of all who love it.

[lukejohnston]

While I didn't take an interest in this song until last year, I can say that I'm loving this song, even if I didn't grow up with this song.

This is a fun and beautiful song that encapsulates the 80's. And, dare I say... the song has an adorable tone to it! What can I say? The synths and Irene Cara's vocals give it a cute charm!

[WARDMAN]

This is and example of what should be given an Oscar for Best Original Song... As a child of the 80;s, I will never tire of listening to this song, It still resonates it;s awesomeness today as it did the first time I heard it at 13 years old. I can still remember exactly where I was that first weekend of April 1983 when it came on the radio

[whitedragoness]

Love these older songs, they have such a positive vibe that life seems to be lacking right now.