Irene Cara, Michael Gore, Paul McCrane - Fame

A genuine RSO classic!

Here is an expanded version of the original 1980 RSO(Robert Stigwood Organization) release featuring the original 9-track line-up with instrumental versions of the title track and OUT HERE ON MY OWN. The vocal versions are performed by the film's star Irene Cara(both on hit parade in '80). There's also another previously unreleased track. DOGS IN THE YARD and IS IT OKAY IF I CALL YOU MINE? are performed by Paul McCrane who also appeared in the film. Another hit from this album is RED LIGHT,performed by Linda Clifford. Many of these songs were written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore(brother of Lesley). I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC is performed by the film's cast(Cara,Lee Curreri,McCrane and the late Gene Anthony Ray to name a few). This album was subsequently re-released around 1984 when RSO was bought out by its sister label Polydor,both subsidiaries of PolyGram. September 24, 2006

Review of "FAME" soundtrack

I used this soundtrack--in LP form--many years ago when I first started teaching dance. This summer I used it as part of a dance history class. I used this music for the American Jazz Dance/Broadway Style section of the class, and my elementary age students had to create original choreography to the theme song--in the style of Bob Fosse. The music was appropriate for my theme and the age level of the students. After all these years, it's still catchy. July 31, 2006

Fame

Glad I purchased a used copy, would not pay full price for this CD. Not what I expected July 28, 2006

An Awesome OST!

I purchased this together with another CD sometime in December 2004. All the tracks are carefully remastered. What makes it more awesome are the bonus tracks! The previously unreleased "Miles From Here, and the instrumental Out Here On My Own, and Fame. Wow! What an inclusion! Makes me sing along, too. May 21, 2006

Dogs in the Yard

"Dogs in the Yard" = great song; possibly all time favorite. Reminds me of hanging out with friends in college. April 10, 2006

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