we were blessed and didn't realize it, thought it would always be the same. I loved Fame, and wanted to go to school there but I had to go to Norman Thomas HS in Manhattan
The emotion that is shown by Michael Thoma and the rest of the cast is clear that they all knew he was dying. The entire scene is so moving it is a credit to all of them that they managed to complete the song without bursting into tears.
This gives me such a lump in my throat every time I listen. Not just because of the sentiment of the song but also because it reminds me of days gone by and a happy childhood with loved ones no longer here. Beautiful x
I think so too. So beautiful and so sad.I don't know how they got through it actually, knowing they were saying goodbye to a good friend. Dear Mr Shorofsky in the second row, with his baton.
I had to sing it with my classmates in year 6, 3 years ago, I still have a good singing voice even though I've been hitting puberty, now my voice is much deeper than I though it would be, and now I'm taller than my brother and my mom.
I’m 52 and I agree these were great memories of my childhood stepping into my adolescence and early teens! Happy Birthday to Janet Jackson aka Cleo 5/16/2020
Seriously.....this was one of the most perfectly wonderful TV shows!! Couldn't get enough if it! This song right here gets me in the gut! So lucky to have been young when this was on!
The 80s was a magical place, where everyone got along and had so much fun! Loving our music and life! ❤ we are so blessed to have lived through such an extraordinary time ❤🥰
i used to sing this song with my sister at least once a day until the day she died..it was her favourite song....still brings me to tears every time i hear it 25 years later
@@nyreerowland2199 I still watching this and I'm 55 , because bringing to us a lot of memories of our youth something that happening when you getting older
@@nyreerowland2199 I still sob too and I'm 48. Fave show of all time when I was a kid. I never understood the lyrics though: "Starmaker, dream-breaker, soul-taker, we're happy now." The lyrics are not happy at all. Pretty melody though and that's what I think makes people tear up.
In 1985 we lost a very special friend who was not quite 16. Its 2024 and this song still brings back memories of when us kids were indeed 'happy'. Thank you to the cast of Fame❤. You go with us....with fondness and a smile ❤.
Saddest episode I've ever seen in a series. A real tribute to a great actor. Sadly Michael Thoma's last ever tv appearance. Loved his character of Mr Crandall. Never fail to cry at this very emotional song where the actors feelings were so genuine. You were truly missed in series 2.
A friend brought this back into my life I am now 55, heard this when I was 10 years old, and it brought me so much joy as a kid, Now my eyes are fulled wishing those days back, they where good times and loved this show xx
This song always brings tears to my eyes and a football-sized lump to my throat. What a beautiful, tenderhearted tribute to both the character and the actor portraying him who was, in real life, dying of cancer when this scene was shot and everybody singing knew it. STARMAKER is my *favorite* song from this old tv series FAME!
Carla Maragno thats amazing that you feel that. I saw this growing up as a child ..it gave m3 a lump in throat..also i always cried like bawled..its so tender and real. And a huge powerful tribute ...the piano melody it hurts. I started to pursue singing...becos I remembered how I loved singing songs from fame..and only at age 30..When I went through the darkest time in my life ..I dreamed I could sing. So I started..now I need to dare to sing infront of people..Loved your comment
80'sTV shows were generally awesome in my book, and this was one of the very best. I don't like getting old, but growing up through the 80's was priceless.
Totally agree. Takes me back to when life was simple. The only worries I had was music, football and the latest trainers (sneakers). Brings a tear every time. Bloody fantastic.
The emotion Debbie Allen and the cast put into this is Increadible, Beautiful song with a beautiful cast , possibly one of the nicest songs I've ever heard
Quote newspaper 1982: Michael Thoma, who played a drama teacher on the television program ''Fame'' and a family friend on ''Eight Is Enough,'' died Friday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 55 years old. Mr. Thoma, who died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, last season portrayed Greg Crandall, a kindly but demanding drama teacher, on the ''Fame'' series. Michael Thoma known as Greg Crandall in Fame, died on Friday 2nd September 1982.
2020 In the middle of a worldwide pandemic Wishing life was like this still Stunning tune and holding hands WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER UNITEDCWE SHOULD STAND
2022 and the local dance class is back on after a two year break. Fingers crossed things stay that way. It was watching The Kids from Fame that first got me into dancing 38 years ago.
yes paul ah i love this dirty heard now sacramento socks it inmy breast eat or raw boys and her father didn't raw is umm squid or umm boys inside a rock salad now ummhug my skin love in d or in ld s shields turned bglue blue blood green spirit now cigerettes like fake bud quake earth umm Pamela died in water bud year one or 11 jew i love hti this girl first base you fucked her Paul YOung Burt ernie said JUne too JUly won me love sun day Pamela Sprian or spain umm yea run pay dirt umm Kappa yea me HOwe Family shower yea fun and up the road no i umm lvoe wine in a store like bar none poam pam spray yea and wild life love me hand to hand sean cassidy looked really bad in brown polyester yuck and did I orang a Tang no i hate mrs. Thompson and Cornealiuses son so Tuffy Robbinsdale I loved that dog! Pamela Howe Eleven ll Tufferware? Michael Boyer Fisher he's, - His Dad! His dad was adopted, so his last name is? Tufferware Fisher Price Lillidahl spell that Lilidahl Howe Pam my gift is my song and this one's for you..... Moulon Rougue say that and who is singing? Covers! Pamela HOwe Eleven YOutube.com MIka used to be Zoo feeder and studied nutrition at DeAnza College in Cupertino with Jenelle and Ed. UA-cam.com Nutrution is important for you to know when to eat drink and how much everyday not just a carrot
This is a beautifully poignant moment, made all the more so as most of the cast knew Michael Toma (whom played Mr. Crandall) had terminal cancer. He passed away a few weeks after this was filmed. The emotion on Valerie Landsburg face perhaps says more than a 100o words could. A touching gesture from all concerned to someone whom was obviously held in high regard.
You can see he’s taking it all in. It can be hard to accept moments of love and kindness sometimes esp when you are vulnerable as he was with his illness and he made it a point to take it all in. Beautiful man.
The raw emotion in their eyes and his chokes me up and what makes this song is the true love and passion they put into it for their ailing friend and he passed 3 weeks after this was aired.
Saw them live at the Birmingham NEC UK in Jan1983. Christmas present from my parents. These guys were really talented, one of the best shows i've ever been to. We all cried when they sang this song. Pure magic
yea, i agree...we were all young, the 80 ies,life was easier, seeing all these talented youg people,and knowing that the actor died some weeks later.... it's a very touching song indeed
Tifosa1 I used yo hear this song on the radio back in the day and never really liked it until I saw this scene, if I was sitting in that chair I would've broke down. Seems like us oldies get emotional.
I missed this episode when it first came out but the emotions it brings up knowing that Michael Thoma is leaving the show due to failing health is palpable. When I finally saw the episode it put a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. What a glorious way tp pay respect and say goodbye. No wonder this show was so popular around the world.
After all this time, still an awesome and emotional song,. I think when you know this was a tribute and he died with weeks of this song make the impact all the more, and you can actually see raw emotion, not just acting
What an amazing song given the real life story around it makes it even more emotional full marks to all singing the song and R.I.P the great actor playing Mr Crandall he speaks volumes with his reaction throughout the song...brilliant.
The tragic beauty of this song is that "Mr. Crandall" (Michael Toma was, at this stage at the losing end of his battle with cancer and passed away 3 weeks later! The cast and crew knew that he was dying and this was their final tribute to Michael Toma as a friend and colleague. Get's me every time!!
So true. An add the personal side, I was 12 at the time this came out. Inocent like a baby. I am 48 now and my oldest is 12. I cry helplessly hearing this one, or any other Fame song. Can't even sing along without chocking.
I understand most of the cast broke down after this take because everyone knew Michael Thoma was dying and they all pretty much loved him because he mentored the young stars of the show, for many of whom this was their first professional experience,
I forgot what a fantastic singer Debbie Allen is, she holds this song together and carries it through and Valerie Landsburg had a beautiful voice too. Debbie Allen - what a talent, a fabulous dancer too with poise and grace that most young girls don’t seem to have anymore.
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful man, Mr Michael Thoma, so obviously loved and respected by all who knew him. The hidden tribute behind this song gets me every time. Hard to believe it's nearly 35 years ago.
When I was in middle school, my choir teacher had us sing this as our final song every year at our big end of year concert. Tonight was my final concert of my senior year, and I've found myself coming back to this song. It's perfect in every way.
OMG! I FOUND IT. I FOUND IT😀😀😀😀😁😁❤❤. This song has been on my mind for many years. I had trouble remembering the name of song. THANKS to UA-cam. I FOUND IT 😭😁
This song gets to me everytime I hear it. Sadly I lost my mum 17 years ago from a brain tumour and unfortunately just recently my dad has been diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours and stage 4 lung cancer. I know it's going to make me cry everytime I hear it but it's such a beautiful song and so close to my heart. You can see the emotion in Michael Thoma's and it makes me think about what my dad is going through.
One of my 'Happy Place' songs, when no one was ill, no one had died and nothing too terrible had happened to me yet. Great childhood memories. I'm still swaying along to this in 2022! X
This had to be the hardest thing any of them did. To have to say goodbye for real to a colleague, without crying...but doing it in the best way. I love Mr Shorofsky with his baton, still conducting. He was my favorite character.
I remember this and I miss fame so much!! Even though I'm 55 now I still feel young when I see these guys. Beautiful song😢 He must have been so proud of them R.I.P.
I’m 32 so don’t remember this airing!! I still will jot let my mother’s record go!! I always feel invincible when one hears this! I love this and wish I was born before 1988 xxxxxxx
I was just a kid when I watched this episode. For years I had that song stuck in my head. Today I found it after over 30 years of not hearing this song. Still a beautiful and emotional song. I remember the tribute at the end of the show.
What an amazing and love-filled farewell not only to a character but the actor who played him. I know he felt the immense outpouring of emotion felt by everyone who watches this, and I can't help but think he's close by each time someone even now watches again. This song was such a beautiful gift.
Who still loving this song in 2024 i use to listen to this song every Saturday morning before i went to drama school i am 52 now from London ❤
I wonder if anyone watched this and is like there is dad or mom.
I am 45 from Italy... listening to this song ... from the Eighties... always crying...❤
Listen to this nearly every day. 45 and from England.
Over 40 years later and it's still as powerful as the day it first aired.
thank you all for you thoughts. I'm so proud to have written this song with my bff carole bayer sager.
Thank you both
I wish we could have all sung for our Mr Cranston may he RIP he would have loved it
Is an amazing song
Thank you from my heart
Thank you
Very moving this video. Heartbreaking.
I saw heard it when I was a teenager. It was and has remained one of my ultimate favourite songs, simply beautiful.
We who lived our youth in the 80s are the luckiest on this earth!!!
we were blessed and didn't realize it, thought it would always be the same. I loved Fame, and wanted to go to school there but I had to go to Norman Thomas HS in Manhattan
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The emotion that is shown by Michael Thoma and the rest of the cast is clear that they all knew he was dying. The entire scene is so moving it is a credit to all of them that they managed to complete the song without bursting into tears.
Oh god is that the theme of the song, i remember it from years gone by but never knew the story behind it how sad
@@karenaldred3645 Yes, that was the reason behind the song.
Was he really about to die?
@@rhodiusscrolls3080 Yes. He was suffering from cancer and died a few months after filming that episode.
@@GaryWright238 3 weeks later
This gives me such a lump in my throat every time I listen. Not just because of the sentiment of the song but also because it reminds me of days gone by and a happy childhood with loved ones no longer here. Beautiful x
True that ,a mirror of me
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Amen and that this is a true goodbye he would pass away not long after
My fiancée and I love this song too much !!!
I feel the same. I lost my Mum two weeks ago and felt I had to watch this today
Always takes me back to a time in my Life when things were good & Simple ...
Debbie Allen's voice is sublime ❤
Watching in 2020. This may be the most beautiful song ever. ❤
Agree 100%
100% love it especially now while we've bin taking things for granted. X
So do I. Beautiful at all ever and ever.💛
I think so too. So beautiful and so sad.I don't know how they got through it actually, knowing they were saying goodbye to a good friend. Dear Mr Shorofsky in the second row, with his baton.
I had to sing it with my classmates in year 6, 3 years ago, I still have a good singing voice even though I've been hitting puberty, now my voice is much deeper than I though it would be, and now I'm taller than my brother and my mom.
Still listening to this song in 2024 remembering the love of my life today would have been our 44th wedding anniversary
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At 50 I cant remember why I went to the kitchen by I remembet every lyric of this song. The 80's was amazing!
so true lol. I keep forgetting which song I'm gonna play next
Me too
Me too...great times
I’m 52 and I agree these were great memories of my childhood stepping into my adolescence and early teens! Happy Birthday to Janet Jackson aka Cleo 5/16/2020
Hahaha!! This is exactly what happened to me!! Amazing. X
Seriously.....this was one of the most perfectly wonderful TV shows!! Couldn't get enough if it! This song right here gets me in the gut! So lucky to have been young when this was on!
Indeed!
Same here!!!
Me too
True Story ❤
I loved glee I love this more 😢the feels ax
The 80s was a magical place, where everyone got along and had so much fun! Loving our music and life! ❤ we are so blessed to have lived through such an extraordinary time ❤🥰
i used to sing this song with my sister at least once a day until the day she died..it was her favourite song....still brings me to tears every time i hear it 25 years later
God bless you. What a song to sing 🎉x
God bless you and her
Many years ago. Now I'm 51. Such precious memories of magical times. Wish I could go back in time.
I hear you x
Me too Claudia ❤⭐❤
50 year old man sobbing like an idiot here, This song gets me every time!
I still sob watching this and I'm 51. Loved Fame.
@@nyreerowland2199 I still watching this and I'm 55 , because bringing to us a lot of memories of our youth something that happening when you getting older
foxeteria with you, champ.
@@nyreerowland2199 I still sob too and I'm 48. Fave show of all time when I was a kid. I never understood the lyrics though: "Starmaker, dream-breaker, soul-taker, we're happy now." The lyrics are not happy at all. Pretty melody though and that's what I think makes people tear up.
me too my friend really pulls at the heart strings doesnt it.
I have never seen fame . Heard of it . Came across the song, so beautiful, powerful ❤
In 1985 we lost a very special friend who was not quite 16. Its 2024 and this song still brings back memories of when us kids were indeed 'happy'. Thank you to the cast of Fame❤. You go with us....with fondness and a smile ❤.
Still crying in 2022...
He looks truly moved as they sing this to him.
WHAT A MOMENT
WHAT A SONG ❤
40 years later and still one of the most poignant scene ever in a tv show
Damn right. I never knew he had cancer at the time god rest his soul. I adored Fame. Still do.
Here here totally agree.Every time I listen tears well up.Beautiful and so powerful ❤😂
My sister and I still sing this 40+ years later!. Gets you every time! We are 61 and 59 years old. 😢♥
After all these years, it still makes me cry 😢
Me too. It's a beautiful song❤
Saddest episode I've ever seen in a series. A real tribute to a great actor. Sadly Michael Thoma's last ever tv appearance. Loved his character of Mr Crandall. Never fail to cry at this very emotional song where the actors feelings were so genuine. You were truly missed in series 2.
it was a live tribute
God bless him.
I never even knew this, makes it even more poignant, it was their tribute to him, beautiful 😥
How sad and meaningful
Yes. He already had terminal cancer at time and died the same year.
This song still breaks my heart after all these years...knowing that it was truly felt.
orlos menoni particularly the line in the song i can't keep calling it my home. I've got no home and I belong to you that is sad
Still listening in 2023 😍
Me too. I love song's Fame ❤
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May 2024❤
Oct 2024 still listening to this song
A friend brought this back into my life I am now 55, heard this when I was 10 years old, and it brought me so much joy as a kid, Now my eyes are fulled wishing those days back, they where good times and loved this show xx
You weren’t just 10 years old back then if you’re now 55.
Just wonderful,I am 65,,I love this
Love this song still listen to it and other songs from fame ❤
It's an amazing song written at a an amazing time. Fame was such a game changer as a tv series. Thank you and Carole Bayer Sager bless her
Brings back some good memories from my youth wish I could go back
This song always brings tears to my eyes and a football-sized lump to my throat. What a beautiful, tenderhearted tribute to both the character and the actor portraying him who was, in real life, dying of cancer when this scene was shot and everybody singing knew it. STARMAKER is my *favorite* song from this old tv series FAME!
the same happens to me. And I didn't even watch it.. I was a baby
Carla Maragno thats amazing that you feel that. I saw this growing up as a child ..it gave m3 a lump in throat..also i always cried like bawled..its so tender and real. And a huge powerful tribute ...the piano melody it hurts. I started to pursue singing...becos I remembered how I loved singing songs from fame..and only at age 30..When I went through the darkest time in my life ..I dreamed I could sing. So I started..now I need to dare to sing infront of people..Loved your comment
me too
man l was about 7 years old when this song was on fame dint know he was dieing in real life nice song but makes you emotional man
Mine too,,,it was beautiful x
80'sTV shows were generally awesome in my book, and this was one of the very best. I don't like getting old, but growing up through the 80's was priceless.
agree mate. in tears at this song
We all get old but It's how!😀
Totally agree. Takes me back to when life was simple. The only worries I had was music, football and the latest trainers (sneakers). Brings a tear every time. Bloody fantastic.
Oh well said Smarty 5 !! I couldn’t agree more! X
Smarty 5 Tell me about it😢😢😢
I was 14 years old when this episode aired I never missed an episode every Thursday after TOTP
That song still makes me well up...and his little face. Omg emoshe.❤
The emotion Debbie Allen and the cast put into this is Increadible, Beautiful song with a beautiful cast , possibly one of the nicest songs I've ever heard
Watched this as an 8 year old and cried...on Sunday night I watched the cast sing this, live in Liverpool , aged 45...and bawled like a baby ❤
You went to the royal albert hall concert? Jealous!!!
@@carolmowat699 no it was Liverpool xx
Bawling
Missed that ffs didn't see that in the echo fukin punks !
Ahhh wish I saw that in The Empire! Still LOVE Fame xxx
I'm honoured to have lived and loved all of this ❤️
This holds up so well after all these years. Goose bumps❤️
Cannot tell you how much this song resonates with me even now.
Keep coming back to this beautiful clip ❤ such a moving song ❤
Quote newspaper 1982:
Michael Thoma, who played a drama teacher on the television program ''Fame'' and a family friend on ''Eight Is Enough,'' died Friday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 55 years old.
Mr. Thoma, who died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, last season portrayed Greg Crandall, a kindly but demanding drama teacher, on the ''Fame'' series.
Michael Thoma known as Greg Crandall in Fame, died on Friday 2nd September 1982.
Brought tears to my eyes, very very fond memories ❤
If you don't cry at this wonderful song, then there is something wrong. I cry every time at this song.
Me too 😢
Omg after all these years I still cry at that song...so emotional
2020 In the middle of a worldwide pandemic
Wishing life was like this still
Stunning tune and holding hands
WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
UNITEDCWE SHOULD STAND
2022 and the local dance class is back on after a two year break. Fingers crossed things stay that way. It was watching The Kids from Fame that first got me into dancing 38 years ago.
Amazing gives great memories of us young ones finding our dreams x 2024
Still brings a tear to me. Words are just magical. Thank you
Such a loving music program and lovely singer,s just simply the best ❤️
😢😢😢 I wish I was back in the 80's I miss this programme soooo much. The 80'was the best decade ever 😊
Wow! Debbie Allen's voice is just phenomenal!
monalisasmile Agreed. She should have had a solo career, she was good enough.
One of the best TV scenes ever--memorable, poignant and heartfelt. (And after 30-some years since the broadcast, I have never forgotten this song!)
Beth Searfoss yes it is!
Agree totally - tears to my eyes every time
has he gone thank god
Me too
Debbie Allen is seriously talented. Unbelievable dancer and an absolutely beautiful voice.
joe bloggs parent she knows how to hit those octaves notes with superb pitch in her head voice she is a class singer
Amazing. Just watched her dance with Coco (Erica Gimbell) I Still Believe in Me.
what a beautiful living memorial RIP Michael Thoma; I'm in tears
yes paul ah i love this dirty heard now sacramento socks it inmy breast eat or raw boys and her father didn't raw is umm squid or umm boys inside a rock salad now ummhug my skin love in d or in ld s shields turned bglue blue blood green spirit now cigerettes like fake bud quake earth umm Pamela died in water bud year one or 11 jew i love hti this girl first base you fucked her Paul YOung Burt ernie said JUne too JUly won me love sun day Pamela Sprian or spain umm yea run pay dirt umm Kappa yea me HOwe Family shower yea fun and up the road no i umm lvoe wine in a store like bar none poam pam spray yea and wild life love me hand to hand sean cassidy looked really bad in brown polyester yuck and did I orang a Tang no i hate mrs. Thompson and Cornealiuses son so Tuffy Robbinsdale I loved that dog! Pamela Howe Eleven ll Tufferware? Michael Boyer Fisher he's, - His Dad! His dad was adopted, so his last name is? Tufferware Fisher Price Lillidahl spell that Lilidahl Howe Pam my gift is my song and this one's for you..... Moulon Rougue say that and who is singing? Covers! Pamela HOwe Eleven YOutube.com MIka used to be Zoo feeder and studied nutrition at DeAnza College in Cupertino with Jenelle and Ed. UA-cam.com Nutrution is important for you to know when to eat drink and how much everyday not just a carrot
Me too😢👍
I cried so much as a kid when I watched this episode
made me cry then, and still does
Wow this brings back memories when times where good wish i could go back
This is a beautifully poignant moment, made all the more so as most of the cast knew Michael Toma (whom played Mr. Crandall) had terminal cancer. He passed away a few weeks after this was filmed. The emotion on Valerie Landsburg face perhaps says more than a 100o words could. A touching gesture from all concerned to someone whom was obviously held in high regard.
Such a powerful song sung with such emotion and love ❤️
Not many songs touch the soul. This one does. Simply fantastic!
You can see he’s taking it all in. It can be hard to accept moments of love and kindness sometimes esp when you are vulnerable as he was with his illness and he made it a point to take it all in. Beautiful man.
The raw emotion in their eyes and his chokes me up and what makes this song is the true love and passion they put into it for their ailing friend and he passed 3 weeks after this was aired.
Never missed it loved to watch and then when you went back to school everyone was talking about it 😊
Jeez. Watching this makes me feel old..!!
Saw them live at the Birmingham NEC UK in Jan1983. Christmas present from my parents. These guys were really talented, one of the best shows i've ever been to. We all cried when they sang this song. Pure magic
40 something years on and I remember this episode like it was yesterday. Great series, this was so emotional even as a 12yo
Definitely one of the most intensely emotional moments of television! I loved it 30 years ago and I love it just as much today.
A wonderful time to look back on
Still tearjerking after all these years. Great musical series with some serious talent.
Absolutely loved fame ❤this wss so emotional 😢
Still can sing this song word for word and cry every time.
This was our high school graduation song. Still gets to me 30+ years later.
Over 30 years and this song can still make me cry because of the story behind it.
yea, i agree...we were all young, the 80 ies,life was easier, seeing all these talented youg people,and knowing that the actor died some weeks later.... it's a very touching song indeed
Tifosa1 I used yo hear this song on the radio back in the day and never really liked it until I saw this scene, if I was sitting in that chair I would've broke down. Seems like us oldies get emotional.
Still can’t get past the opening bars without crying 😢
I missed this episode when it first came out but the emotions it brings up knowing that Michael Thoma is leaving the show due to failing health is palpable. When I finally saw the episode it put a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. What a glorious way tp pay respect and say goodbye. No wonder this show was so popular around the world.
After all this time, still an awesome and emotional song,. I think when you know this was a tribute and he died with weeks of this song make the impact all the more, and you can actually see raw emotion, not just acting
Si...emozioni crude.vere
One of the most beautiful sings from this show.
never watched it cos it was shite
What an amazing song given the real life story around it makes it even more emotional full marks to all singing the song and R.I.P the great actor playing Mr Crandall he speaks volumes with his reaction throughout the song...brilliant.
The tragic beauty of this song is that "Mr. Crandall" (Michael Toma was, at this stage at the losing end of his battle with cancer and passed away 3 weeks later!
The cast and crew knew that he was dying and this was their final tribute to Michael Toma as a friend and colleague.
Get's me every time!!
Probably why it was so real and heartfelt!
+Emily Ringström It mustve been so hard to perform it xxx
So true. An add the personal side, I was 12 at the time this came out. Inocent like a baby. I am 48 now and my oldest is 12. I cry helplessly hearing this one, or any other Fame song. Can't even sing along without chocking.
Aww bless u xx
Robi6942 I know 🐳😭😭😭😭😭I'm in tears 😭
I understand most of the cast broke down after this take because everyone knew Michael Thoma was dying and they all pretty much loved him because he mentored the young stars of the show, for many of whom this was their first professional experience,
Love it
Brings back so many good memories ❤❤
I forgot what a fantastic singer Debbie Allen is, she holds this song together and carries it through and Valerie Landsburg had a beautiful voice too. Debbie Allen - what a talent, a fabulous dancer too with poise and grace that most young girls don’t seem to have anymore.
It made my cry when I watched it as a kid. 30 years on and it still does.... Great song tribute from a great cast and series....
Watched this series from the beginning. So sad this episode as we all knew he was leaving because dying. Was a big part of my childhood!!
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful man, Mr Michael Thoma, so obviously loved and respected by all who knew him. The hidden tribute behind this song gets me every time. Hard to believe it's nearly 35 years ago.
When I was in middle school, my choir teacher had us sing this as our final song every year at our big end of year concert. Tonight was my final concert of my senior year, and I've found myself coming back to this song. It's perfect in every way.
OMG! I FOUND IT. I FOUND IT😀😀😀😀😁😁❤❤. This song has been on my mind for many years. I had trouble remembering the name of song. THANKS to UA-cam. I FOUND IT 😭😁
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I know how you feel 💖
This song gets to me everytime I hear it. Sadly I lost my mum 17 years ago from a brain tumour and unfortunately just recently my dad has been diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours and stage 4 lung cancer. I know it's going to make me cry everytime I hear it but it's such a beautiful song and so close to my heart. You can see the emotion in Michael Thoma's and it makes me think about what my dad is going through.
One of my 'Happy Place' songs, when no one was ill, no one had died and nothing too terrible had happened to me yet. Great childhood memories. I'm still swaying along to this in 2022! X
This song brings back memories of watching such a great show with the best songs never get bored of this song
This had to be the hardest thing any of them did. To have to say goodbye for real to a colleague, without crying...but doing it in the best way. I love Mr Shorofsky with his baton, still conducting. He was my favorite character.
I remember this and I miss fame so much!! Even though I'm 55 now I still feel young when I see these guys. Beautiful song😢 He must have been so proud of them R.I.P.
I’m 32 so don’t remember this airing!! I still will jot let my mother’s record go!! I always feel invincible when one hears this! I love this and wish I was born before 1988 xxxxxxx
The 80s were like no other.
This song has special youth memories and when you get older and loose someone it comes to life I love you fame thank you eighties x
I was just a kid when I watched this episode. For years I had that song stuck in my head. Today I found it after over 30 years of not hearing this song. Still a beautiful and emotional song. I remember the tribute at the end of the show.
I'd completely forgotten about this song, until I re-discovered it recently. Beautifully sung and written and a fitting tribute to Michael Toma.
No masks no screens no obesity .. just people singing their hearts out making eye contact and real connection. Best video ever. Saddest too 😢💜🙏
The greatest showing of love and respect we have ever seen .... here in 2020.
This masterpiece still brings a lump to my throat even after so many years have passed by. Fame made us all wish for better brighter things.
This episode & song(which I watched when it first aired) moved me so much that I wrote down the lyrics & saved it for over 40 yrs.
What an amazing and love-filled farewell not only to a character but the actor who played him. I know he felt the immense outpouring of emotion felt by everyone who watches this, and I can't help but think he's close by each time someone even now watches again. This song was such a beautiful gift.