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Fame: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack from the film of the same name, released in 1980 by RSO Records. In 2003, it was reissued on CD with three bonus tracks, which was then reissued again in 2009 and 2012. Release and singles.
"Fame" is a 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 film. It was also her debut single as a recording artist.
Michael Gore (born March 5, 1951) is an American composer. He is the younger brother of singer-songwriter Lesley Gore.
Jan 30, 2014 · The Nicholas Brothers presenting Michael Gore the Oscar® for Best Original Score for "Fame" at the 53rd Annual Academy Awards® in 1981.
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May 22, 2012 · "Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to ...
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Michael Gore & Dean Pitchford. “Fame” was Irene Cara’s debut single and first of six top 40 US hits, peaking at #4 on the Hot 100 in late 1980. Cara was cast in the role of Coco Hernandez ...
Apr 21, 2010 · Michael Gore, who won Academy Awards® for his score and title song (lyrics by Dean Pitchford), is the brother of 60s pop sensation Leslie Gore, who co-wrote with her brother another Oscar®-nominated song in the movie, "Out Here on My Own," marking the first time in Academy history that two songs were nominated from the same film.
