Irene Cara
Irene Cara Escalera (born March 18, 1959), known professionally as Irene Cara, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Cara sang and co-wrote the song 'Flashdance... What a Feeling' (from the movie Flashdance), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1984. Cara is also known for playing the role of Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and for recording the film's title song 'Fame'. Prior to her success with Fame, Cara portrayed the title character Sparkle Williams in the original 1976 musical drama film Sparkle.
Albums/Movies/TV Shows
1987
Carasmatic
Carasmatic is Irene Cara's third album released in 1987. It was her only album for Elektra Records. The album was mostly produced by George Duke. Many popular musicians also contributed to this album such as Luther Vandross, Lynn Davis, James Ingram, Patrice Rushen, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and Michael Bolton. The album, however, sold poorly and failed to make an impression on the charts.
Genre: Pop rock, soft rock
Release date: Jan 1, 1987
1983
What A Feelin'
1982
Anyone Can See
Anyone Can See is Irene Cara's debut album, released in 1982. This album followed up her successful hit singles "Out Here on My Own" and "Fame". The album is solid R&B featuring such standout songs as "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Slow Down" and the power ballad title track among others. Includes the hit, "Anyone Can See" which peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was produced by The Archies' Ron Dante.
Genre: R&B
Release date: Jan 19, 1982
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