OMG WE'RE IN TOTAL SHOCK!!! IRENE CARA - WHAT A FEELING (REACTION)

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  • @ericsadler9664
    @ericsadler9664 2 роки тому +21

    RIP Irene Cara. You inspired a generation.

    • @handsomeman-pm9vy
      @handsomeman-pm9vy 2 роки тому

      Search "Irene Cara on Ted Mack Amateur Show. You will see her at age 9.

  • @joemacinnis1972
    @joemacinnis1972 11 місяців тому +14

    How is this not the best feel good sing ever??

  • @chadboettner2265
    @chadboettner2265 2 роки тому +17

    The 80s had the most inspirational music ever!

  • @my.business
    @my.business 2 роки тому +9

    *Met Irene Cara in Singapore when she did a performance. Got an autograph on a souvenir poster of her. Still got it. She was so sweet.*

  • @AndrewPersac
    @AndrewPersac Рік тому +4

    You guys recorded this last year on my BIRTHDAY! At the time Irene WAS still alive, but sadly :( she passed away last November at only age 63, What a talent & a loss!

  • @LadyT100
    @LadyT100 2 роки тому +174

    I love Irene...she starred in the original movie "FAME" Also interesting for you is she wrote this song. She is one talented Lady!!!

    • @scotties.3414
      @scotties.3414 2 роки тому +10

      This song was HUGE! It was an anthem for all of us to pursue our dreams. From the Fame soundtrack

    • @zoeystar4668
      @zoeystar4668 2 роки тому +8

      FAME was such a good series. All about the Academy of Performing Arts School. I loved that show back in the day.

    • @TheErsu
      @TheErsu 2 роки тому +5

      I love the song Fame.

    • @tamekaswindle3473
      @tamekaswindle3473 2 роки тому

      Have they done a reaction on the song fame?

    • @Warriorking.1963
      @Warriorking.1963 Рік тому

      @@scotties.3414 Was it Fame or Flashdance this was part of the soundtrack?

  • @samueltabo3390
    @samueltabo3390 2 роки тому +98

    Irene Cara won an Oscar for Best original song from a movie, Flash dance for 1983

  • @jeffmorse645
    @jeffmorse645 2 роки тому +159

    Flashdance was a huge movie when I was a youngin'. This song was all over the place that year. You're making me feel very old by having this be your first time reaction! lol

    • @alexakl6445
      @alexakl6445 2 роки тому +4

      Oh, I'm feeling old too. I was late teens when "Fame" and "Flashdance" came out. I think "Flashdance" was the first time I saw breakdancing and was shocked at how cool it was. lol

    • @mikes.6985
      @mikes.6985 2 роки тому +1

      Flashdance is one of my all time favorite movies and this song just fits the movie perfectly 👍👌👏👏

    • @kirthgersen8774
      @kirthgersen8774 2 роки тому +1

      It makes me feel how patheticly ignorant they are to not know about it when they are so old. How can you NOT have heard this amazing song and know the spectacular Irene? My son is 16 and has known of her for years.

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 2 роки тому

      Yep I loved it n Irene ❤

    • @FUBAR1986
      @FUBAR1986 Рік тому

      Even to this day, I can still sing this song Word for Word… such an impactful song and movie…

  • @claudiomartinez5280
    @claudiomartinez5280 Рік тому +7

    Mi hermosa Irene Cara, descansa en paz, tu dulce voz vivirá por siempre en nuestros corazones,

  • @janetf23
    @janetf23 2 роки тому +94

    IMO Irene Cara was the highlight of the original "Fame" and "Flashdance" movies. 💖

    • @mwl4636
      @mwl4636 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely!🔥

  • @palmirasanchez
    @palmirasanchez 2 роки тому +5

    I love love Irene Cara, she was such a talented soul. I miss her. Our Latina Princess!!!

  • @michaelway7936
    @michaelway7936 2 роки тому +103

    She was first seen in the children's show- The Electric Company as part of a kid singing group, Sparkle came to her at 17(1976)and her songs from the movie Fame definitely showcased her talents

    • @bosshicks9152
      @bosshicks9152 2 роки тому +6

      Don't forget about Morgan Freeman, he was also on the show electric company,

    • @bakercarl8518
      @bakercarl8518 2 роки тому +2

      Yes I didn't forget.

  • @kmzoilus2486
    @kmzoilus2486 Рік тому +8

    awwww she was great! fantastic natural voice and a sweet person! RIP Irene! we ❤ you always

  • @angelagoodwin5758
    @angelagoodwin5758 2 роки тому +76

    Try Out Here on My Own by Irene Cara. It's from the movie FAME, and I think it's her best song.

    • @garyhiggins5823
      @garyhiggins5823 2 роки тому +6

      Love that song. It was written by Leslie Gore

  • @Reagan98
    @Reagan98 2 роки тому +68

    This song was in a movie call Flash Dance, the movie is credited with indroducing break dancing .

  • @mattturner5026
    @mattturner5026 2 роки тому +4

    1983 Breakdancing became even more popular with this song.

  • @ginawallace7935
    @ginawallace7935 2 роки тому +2

    I liked it too. She was a child performer, and she may still perform.

  • @thekingcobra63
    @thekingcobra63 2 роки тому +16

    Irene is probably the most underrated singer of all time.

  • @joeybee1914
    @joeybee1914 2 роки тому +5

    Great dancer, singer, and actress. Beautiful, humble, and charismatic.

  • @alancooper6443
    @alancooper6443 2 роки тому +35

    Irene Cara is also in the movie, Fame, as Coco Hernandez, and she was also in The Electric Company back in the day.

  • @bakercarl8518
    @bakercarl8518 2 роки тому +2

    You right Mel. She was the baby sister of Sparkle. Yes she sings, this is from the movie Fame.

  • @Northanteus
    @Northanteus 2 роки тому +6

    Dang, I was born in early 1979 and grew up on this song, among many others, and it's amazing to see people hear it for the first time! 😄 And yes, she is pretty, dances great, she is the full package! 🤣

  • @ogmike7302
    @ogmike7302 2 роки тому +2

    2 years old. Lol 😂 I was 24 when this came out. And we danced our ass off to this song 🎶

  • @MsBananasmel
    @MsBananasmel 2 роки тому +2

    Rest in peace Miss Irene Cara , a legend

  • @Triggerhippie70
    @Triggerhippie70 2 роки тому +6

    I love me some Irene Cara so much! Growing up watching her, I was not only amazed by her voice but I was amazed with her beauty. She is definitely something special. Her song ‘out here on my own’ Is my absolute favorite song from her and when I hear it till this day I get goosebumps

  • @gregorynetus5557
    @gregorynetus5557 2 роки тому +2

    One of the greatest songs of all time.its in my top 10 favorite pop r and b song/video ever.do bernard wright who do you love.or stacey q two of hearts.amazing reaction fellas.respect from the greatest city ever new york.word up son

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, I’m heartbroken 💔, RIP beautful Irene Cara 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @crystalpistey-lyhne3406
    @crystalpistey-lyhne3406 2 роки тому +1

    I 💜 Irene Caras Lovely Voice and All great dancer and acting show .I also watched the 80s show and the remake movie was good ( I mostly Debbi Allen is the teacher the new movie and student in the show or the movie!🤗🤣🥰😘🙆🏻‍♀️💃🎶💕

  • @SuperBigblue19
    @SuperBigblue19 2 роки тому +12

    This song won Irene Cara a Grammy award for best pop vocal performance . it also won a Grammy for best original score for a motion picture soundtrack.
    Her song also won an Academy Award & Golden Globe Award for best original song for a motion picture (Flashdance).
    They played this song so much in 83 half the country was singing it in the shower without realizing it.

  • @804reezy
    @804reezy 2 роки тому +2

    FAME...IRENE WAS THE "IT" GIRL ,LUV THE 80S

  • @erikmardiste
    @erikmardiste Рік тому +1

    1 of my favourite songs of the 80s and movies flash dance

  • @damienthorne635
    @damienthorne635 2 роки тому +3

    Loved her in the films Fame and Sparkle. So beautiful and talented I was certain we would begin to see alot of her...

  • @jenskater3900
    @jenskater3900 Рік тому +1

    Such a great Singer in germany many People think Jennifer Beals sings the Song ! R.I.P!

  • @EnlightenedMaster_Saneiv
    @EnlightenedMaster_Saneiv Рік тому +1

    Beautiful !!! Mother is Cuban and Father is Puerto Rican

  • @michaelaldan6969
    @michaelaldan6969 2 роки тому +1

    stunning lady...stunning song.....absolutely no faults

  • @whereswaldo23
    @whereswaldo23 2 роки тому +2

    One of my faves as a kid. ❤️

  • @anthonylovavto3228
    @anthonylovavto3228 2 роки тому +1

    What a talent! I wish she was.more visible int today's media !

  • @i.m.7710
    @i.m.7710 2 роки тому +1

    Michael Nouri was the male lead in Flashdance. He was in a nyc soap opera before that. I have seen him over the years at events on peace I attend.

  • @conan5885
    @conan5885 2 роки тому +2

    We lost an amazing singer/artist and human yesterday, and heaven just gained a beautiful angel....
    R.I.P. Irene, you will be remembered... 😥

    • @handsomeman-pm9vy
      @handsomeman-pm9vy 2 роки тому +1

      There is a video on youtube of Irene at age 8 singing on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour Show
      in 1956.

  • @mirasolbalaga5616
    @mirasolbalaga5616 2 роки тому +8

    This made me smile big time. I grew up in this era, the nostalgia, break dancing was big. Irene Cara looked gorgeous. Always enjoy your reactions🥰

    • @longfootbuddy
      @longfootbuddy Рік тому

      they crammed breakdancing into everything they could obviously

  • @marko7225
    @marko7225 2 роки тому +4

    I remember hearing that she wrote this song on the airplane to audition this song for Flashdance. She supposedly wrote it in 20 minutes!

  • @michaellazzeri9439
    @michaellazzeri9439 2 роки тому +1

    This song is from 'FLASHDANCE " , 1983. Irene was in " Fame "

  • @TheDivayenta
    @TheDivayenta 2 роки тому +1

    The dancing to this is iconic too!

  • @adrianharies9849
    @adrianharies9849 2 роки тому +1

    This hit #1 on billboards disco & pop #2 billboards soul chart in 1983

  • @brettogata4410
    @brettogata4410 2 роки тому +1

    Now the this great one has passed away time to hear her song “anyone can see” her best

  • @cindyerrington7099
    @cindyerrington7099 Рік тому +1

    I love her!!

  • @robertcass7723
    @robertcass7723 2 роки тому +7

    I believe she won a Grammy for this song.

  • @dorothywilder1010
    @dorothywilder1010 Рік тому +2

    Rest in peace Irene Cara

  • @shannonwhite3721
    @shannonwhite3721 2 роки тому +1

    I was but a young lady when this came out. They played it alot at the public swimming pool ❤️

  • @michaelaldan6969
    @michaelaldan6969 2 роки тому +1

    one of the most iconic songs ever....and an even more iconic performance...

  • @sallyh5413
    @sallyh5413 2 роки тому +19

    Her voice is one of my all time favorites, check out her songs from Fame! 💖

  • @benjiarehart2878
    @benjiarehart2878 2 роки тому +3

    Irene is "Da Bomb!"

  • @boricua5770
    @boricua5770 2 роки тому +2

    RIP
    What a feeling*Being's believin'*I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life*Take your passion*And make it happen*Pictures come alive*You can dance right through your life*What a feeling.

  • @jasondziura5538
    @jasondziura5538 Рік тому

    shes got swag for sure 😊 beautiful voice😊

  • @spencerbutterbaugh6104
    @spencerbutterbaugh6104 2 роки тому +1

    You need to watch Flashdance. A movie for all time. Sad to say Irene Cara passed away 3 days ago. Love your reactions! Thank You.

  • @AWKnuden
    @AWKnuden 2 роки тому +1

    She also was a actor in the movie “cityheat” staring Clint Estwood and Burt Renolds.

  • @seiraeiramasil2302
    @seiraeiramasil2302 2 роки тому +11

    Irene Cara really has a powerful voice, her first pop hit was a song called "Fame(I'm gonna live forever)" it was for the movie Fame, a movie about young talent trying become famous, this movie was a musical with dancing and singing and Irene Cara played the character named Coco Hernandez. The movie became a TV show 2 years later. This song, "What A Feeling" was for a movie called "Flash Dance" and it also became a hit. This performance brings back memories, thanks guys!

  • @mariamenegalli2321
    @mariamenegalli2321 2 роки тому +3

    Another AMAZING song by Irene Cara was "Out here on my Own" great great song !!

  • @TheDivayenta
    @TheDivayenta 2 роки тому +2

    Flashdance! Irene also sang the song from and starred in “Fame”- Fame and Out Here On My Own.

  • @jzekas21
    @jzekas21 2 роки тому +3

    Movie Fame her singing and playing the piano out here on my own is my favorite

  • @ked7426
    @ked7426 2 роки тому +2

    Great song love it, and I hadn't seen this clip lovely. Loved Flashdance, and Jennifer Beal, did a very inspiring dance to this song, watch it. 😊❤

  • @craigblakes5499
    @craigblakes5499 2 роки тому

    Yea that's Sparkle lol... This was the song back in the day..had everyone dancing to it

  • @bobdroll6381
    @bobdroll6381 2 роки тому +1

    Omg, look how young and cute Irene Cara was, bouncing around like an excited puppy. Sigh, where does the time go...

  • @j20tower
    @j20tower 2 роки тому +3

    This was the song of the year for a brilliant young talent. She didn’t need any autotune on that voice. Pure talent. I don’t know how anyone hasn’t seen this movie

  • @lendacostanzo1630
    @lendacostanzo1630 2 роки тому +17

    I love this song. First time I heard it was in the movie Flashdance, gosh that feels like it was so long ago

    • @reneeeiier4818
      @reneeeiier4818 2 роки тому +1

      😉 that is because it was so long ago! I turned 21 in 1983, I will be turning 60 in 2 months. 1983 was almost a lifetime ago.

  • @JWCFB
    @JWCFB 2 роки тому +5

    This song still gets played all the time on adult contemporary and oldies radio stations.

  • @msdamaris1s779
    @msdamaris1s779 2 роки тому +6

    Hit the like button even before watching the reaction. Loved the song. Check out her song Fame it’s awesome too 🙂

  • @deepfriedscotsman2860
    @deepfriedscotsman2860 2 роки тому +7

    there used to be a TV serial called Fame it was about a music school

  • @cdfdesantis699
    @cdfdesantis699 2 роки тому +1

    Another big hit from the movie, "Flashdance".

  • @po5283
    @po5283 2 роки тому +8

    Now you have to go watch Flashdance lol!!!

  • @waltw4537
    @waltw4537 2 роки тому +4

    What a voice! Thanks for the reaction! Whoo!

  • @ridgemanron
    @ridgemanron 2 роки тому +6

    Ms. Cara used this song to catapult herself to the top of the music
    world. She was sensational !

  • @rvprossjjlrzar
    @rvprossjjlrzar 2 роки тому +4

    You should hear her do "Out Here On My Own" from FAME. Incredible!!! She has such a beautiful voice...so good!

  • @steviecraftyhands3353
    @steviecraftyhands3353 Рік тому

    RIP SHE WAS MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER IN FAME

  • @brooklynmysticaldiva4729
    @brooklynmysticaldiva4729 2 роки тому +7

    Flashdance is iconic! The choreography and music is legendary! Great choice 👌 🔥🔥🔥

  • @cyndianderson7056
    @cyndianderson7056 2 роки тому +7

    Love this song. It's so motivating. It lights a 🔥.

  • @ririwaifox1381
    @ririwaifox1381 2 роки тому +2

    This was a huge song in the 80's seemed like every hour on the hour irene cara would grace us on the radio waves lol ...

  • @jeffdiaz2525
    @jeffdiaz2525 2 роки тому +2

    I love her singing .she was in frame the movie.

  • @aprilperlowski9050
    @aprilperlowski9050 2 роки тому +7

    She had the biggest hits with the movies, Fame and Flashdance

  • @lostbounty5380
    @lostbounty5380 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great song that sums up the feeling of hope and possibility of the 80's.

  • @jeffreylockhart8292
    @jeffreylockhart8292 2 роки тому +3

    This was and is a hit !! She can sing !!!

  • @michaelshelton6512
    @michaelshelton6512 2 роки тому +1

    RIP Irene Cara.....

  • @MidnightMadness123-y3g
    @MidnightMadness123-y3g Рік тому +2

    IRENE CARA IS PUERTO RICAN BORICUA BABY!!

    • @benparks3564
      @benparks3564 Рік тому +1

      Puerto Rican and Cuban. She was such a talented individual.

  • @bradsullivan2495
    @bradsullivan2495 2 роки тому +4

    Flashdance was 1983 movie that not only produced hits like this, but also started some fashion trends.

  • @davidroyston1918
    @davidroyston1918 2 роки тому +2

    This song always makes me get up and move! ❤

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu 2 роки тому +2

    She had a huge hit with this song from the movie Flashdance and also with the song Fame from the move Fame! She was in the movie, Fame! There was a television show made from the movie Fame but she wasn’t on that! This clip was from the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular dystrophy! ❤️❤️

  • @sarablack2547
    @sarablack2547 2 роки тому +1

    This was used as the song Alex danced to in her audition for ballet school in flashdance.jennifer beaks plays a welder and exotic dancer who wants to go to dance school.you should checkout fame she sang the title song to that to.she was Coco in the movie but didn't do the TV series.

  • @asherdash12
    @asherdash12 2 роки тому +1

    I've always loved this song. There's also some club awesome club remixes from around 2017

  • @simonlemond9495
    @simonlemond9495 2 роки тому +3

    I so do like your happy positivity. What a great tune...such a natural talent and as you said a great mover. She did indeed light the place up. Thanks again

  • @delisamarchetti5926
    @delisamarchetti5926 2 роки тому +4

    She is so talented and beautiful! Her music really inspired me when I was a young woman. 1983 I was working and in my first apartment and dancing around the rooms to this song trying to reconnect to my joy after a hard days work. It fills my heart with hope and joy! :)

  • @jaq4608
    @jaq4608 2 роки тому +3

    She won an Oscar for this song

  • @p.j.morris633
    @p.j.morris633 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome song i am a huge fan of Irene's very talented. Awesome reaction guys.

  • @elizabethtrainer9732
    @elizabethtrainer9732 2 роки тому +1

    Mel looks SO pretty!

  • @mathewpaul4207
    @mathewpaul4207 2 роки тому

    ...yep, when I was in Jr. High every guy was in love with this lady, Irene Cara should have been as big as someone like Diana Ross...

  • @nanettestanley9985
    @nanettestanley9985 2 роки тому +6

    Shawn was 2 in 1983, I was 22 in 1983 and we both love this song!

  • @sharilynn3024
    @sharilynn3024 2 роки тому +2

    THE definitive movie of my teen years! I played the HELL out of the Flashdance movie album! All top 10 songs!!!!

  • @davidphillips4476
    @davidphillips4476 2 роки тому +1

    I had such a HUGE Celeb Crush on Irene. She was so talented.

  • @Dollywood623
    @Dollywood623 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite Irene Cara song is “Out Here On My Own” from a scene of her movie “Fame”. A must see on UA-cam ❤️🔥

  • @leonardcruz6390
    @leonardcruz6390 2 роки тому +1

    IRENE CARA sang the theme song to the movie FLASH DANCE. Check out the movie's fantastic.

  • @Geoskan
    @Geoskan 2 роки тому +1

    She was the original Coco in Fame too. LOVE her!