This was one of two hits she had released at the same time on the charts, The other being from her album. The movie company moved up the release of DC cab, and also the DC cab soundtrack album by several months to capitalize on the booming popularity of Mr. T. If the release had been later as scheduled, I think this song would’ve reached a number one. It’s always been at one of my favorites by Irene - no it is my favorite.
I believe the movie held it back. Flashdance movie was more successful than DC Cab, and Fame was a mainstream hit. This song kinda gotta forgotten about.
It’s partly she got fucked by her label. They robbed her blind. She could have been in the same line as Whitney Houston but died in mediocrity. She is the most beautiful singer and I still miss her.
This is my favorite Irene Cara song. Now I gotta watch DC Cab to relive some of your most funny and cherished movie memories. You Miss Cara embodied the dream and brought each lyric to life. Rest in Peace angel.🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
I completely agree! After hearing of her sudden passing & joining the heavenly choir I had to stop by this video because this is one of my fave songs & videos with her. I can't blame one of the DC Cab characters for being a fictional big fan of hers (this song is from the DC Cab movie soundtrack) because she has so many big fans in reality like us 😭😇💖🎶
I can't imagine any straight guy not having a crush on Irene Cara. She was like the girl you wish lived next door or even on the same block. Such a sweetie.
@@aquariustheheretic7567 Same here. Gay with a total crush on Irene Cara. And this sound was the gift that kept on giving. My husband was surprised and amused that this was the song I bonded with. So upbeat. So full of hope. She will be remembered.
@@kevinlewis9369 loved her in everything. roots the next generation, her oscars performance, her grammys performance, american bandstand, soul train, dance fever, midnight special, solid gold and especially loved her in maya angelou's sister, sister. had a rare cd of hers that i ordered from her website back in 2000 called precarious 90's. saw her in an exploitation flick called certain fury found the theme song from certain fury here on youtube from her japanese tour.
Thank you very much Irene Cara for inspiring our generation with your songs with such meaningful lyrics…”I may not win but I can’t be thrown out here on my own”….”Take your passion and make it happen pictures come alive you can dance right through your life”……”Sometimes I saw my life just falling apart And all the rejection tearing at my heart deep inside, hope was still alive deep inside, dreams will never die if you try there'll be so much more for you”…”Fame I wanna live forever light up the sky like a flame”…job well done…rest in peace!
She had such an amazing voice it's a shame that the producers & songwriters of that time didn't do more with her. Her voice had sadly sat unrecorded 4 way too long!!
I really love Irene Cara since I was 10 or since Fame days... Now I'm 49 and still madly in love with her... From the Philippines, Viva Irene Cara ! ! !
What a feeling is a inspirational song as well n one of her biggest hits of all time n she also co wrote the song which amazes me of her talent n how talent she is and til this day still love her.
@@tonyaingram8507 yeah, but I agree with the original poster. This song was better and overshadowed by What a Feeling. I remember when BOTH came out, and I've always liked this one much better. The lyrics are more inspirational in The Dream. This is one of the most underrated songs of the '80s. Irene's best!
Irene has such a beautiful voice and is a great dancer and this song is so catchy and the other songs i remember of her Fame and flash dance. Oh how i love the 1980's i miss those songs i know I'm biased as i was going into my teenager years but still what memories. Love you Irene Cara
Rest in power Ms. Irene Cara. 🕊️ She will always be a phenomenal musical icon. 🎵🎶🎶🎥 In past interviews, the entertainment industry mistreated her. Show business is a wicked business. 😡
Riposa in pace Irene Cara grazie Irene per aver inciso nel 1980 la colonna sonora del film Fame io che Irene sarei voluto diventare famoso nel mondo dello spettacolo magari come annunciatore televisivo
Irene could really pen an outstanding inspiration in song. Loved her vocal. Still love this song sooooo many years later. Sad how we forget the past and those who have contributed before the NOW. She is still deserving of respect and recognition.
+Bruce--SO right! Also Laura Branigan, Kim Carnes, Jimi Jamison, & others who have gone before us/are no longer here, or whom the public has just forgot about.
@@THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE This song makes me happy; and sad too because these songs and great artistes are gone (figuratively speaking). Life is too fleeting. May they play on in heaven forever!
I remember from the movie D.C. CAB. I CLEARLY REMEMBER MAKIN MY SCHOOL DESK. LIKE A TAXI. DIVERS SEAT. MRS. THOMPSON, WAS SO MAD. H ha, back then I won.
Going to miss her until I'm gone. I've been crushing on Irene for almost as long as I've been breathing. Since SPARKLE and the Electric Company 💔 RIP 👑✨ with love and respect from The Bronx 🙏🏿
The chorus of this song stops me in my tracks. I literally stand still and just listen to her hold that last note of the word "Dream." Chills, every time!! ❤🔥
Love it......Irene Cara can sing. I will always have a special place in my heart for Irene Cara....Fist I love that she is Hispanic. Which is what I am , But she has a couple of Oscars. She is the bestest...I think she is beautifful too.....
i was born in 1979 so i was very young in the 80's but me and my sister used to watch DC cab faithfully lol. i looked up the movie but found this song, and memories just started to come back, and i this song was a fav of mine growing up. when i saw Irene Cara I was like i remember her, then i googled her and man i did not know how talented she was! she was getting nominated and getting awards for acting and singing at the same time!!! i didnt know she song what a feeling and fame 2 iconic songs!
Dreems never should be forgotten. Justice here and everywhere. At heaven like a sky flame and the moonshine on hands. Not misery. Good for Ever Irene. #Ilyafe.
Rest in Peace Irene Cara. 🕊️🌠🕊️✨🕊️🌟🎵🎶 I will always remember your name. 👊👊 Singin' with the Angels now. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. 😢😥
Rest in peace, Irene. Your music will live on forever.😢
IF SHE regrets well at the last moments for GOD.... yes.
@@kaoshispano What in the name of God's little green apples are you talking about?!?!
Damn Right!!! Forever!!!!
Oh jeez she died?
Me too
RIP Irene Cara ... She was the whole package ... so beautiful, and what a signature voice she had .. we will miss her!!!
She was a legend in her own time in fact her legend will live on forever.
Амин 🙏
did she die?
Yes ... She died November the 25th last Year
I can’t understand why this song never had the same success “fame” and “flashdance” had. It was just as good as its predecessors.
This was one of two hits she had released at the same time on the charts, The other being from her album. The movie company moved up the release of DC cab, and also the DC cab soundtrack album by several months to capitalize on the booming popularity of Mr. T. If the release had been later as scheduled, I think this song would’ve reached a number one. It’s always been at one of my favorites by Irene - no it is my favorite.
I believe the movie held it back. Flashdance movie was more successful than DC Cab, and Fame was a mainstream hit. This song kinda gotta forgotten about.
It’s partly she got fucked by her label. They robbed her blind. She could have been in the same line as Whitney Houston but died in mediocrity. She is the most beautiful singer and I still miss her.
So true.@@digipeeper
This is my favorite
This is my favorite Irene Cara song. Now I gotta watch DC Cab to relive some of your most funny and cherished movie memories. You Miss Cara embodied the dream and brought each lyric to life. Rest in Peace angel.🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
One of my all time favorite songs in one of my favorite comedies. And the video reflects the upbeat, warm, relatable personality of Irene Cara.
This is my favorite Irene Cara song too. It's one of the things I loved so much about DC Cab that they made her part of the movie.
Really underrated track from a fun movie. Rest In Peace, Irene.
R.I.P Irene 1 of the most beautiful voices
R.I.P. IRENE CARA ❤❤❤..YOU WAS SUCH A GREAT TALENT!!!
I completely agree! After hearing of her sudden passing & joining the heavenly choir I had to stop by this video because this is one of my fave songs & videos with her. I can't blame one of the DC Cab characters for being a fictional big fan of hers (this song is from the DC Cab movie soundtrack) because she has so many big fans in reality like us 😭😇💖🎶
Gone way too soon,such a sad day.
This song and this movie bring back so many memories.
Man, I can't remember the last time I heard this song. I loved it - and her - in high school. She was THE GIRL back in the day.
I can't imagine any straight guy not having a crush on Irene Cara. She was like the girl you wish lived next door or even on the same block. Such a sweetie.
Yes.
TRUTH!
i knew i was gay at 13 and i had a humongous crush on irene cara. gene anthony ray seemed unapproachable.
@@aquariustheheretic7567 Same here. Gay with a total crush on Irene Cara. And this sound was the gift that kept on giving. My husband was surprised and amused that this was the song I bonded with. So upbeat. So full of hope. She will be remembered.
@@kevinlewis9369 loved her in everything. roots the next generation, her oscars performance, her grammys performance, american bandstand, soul train, dance fever, midnight special, solid gold and especially loved her in maya angelou's sister, sister. had a rare cd of hers that i ordered from her website back in 2000 called precarious 90's. saw her in an exploitation flick called certain fury found the theme song from certain fury here on youtube from her japanese tour.
RIP Irene a great talent
Irene Cara is so beautiful and wonderful, she has the voice of an angel.
She had a beautiful voice.
Such a sweet pure voice. R.I.P. Irene
She was so beautiful and talented.
This was my favorite by her R.I.P Irene Cara ❤
My favorite Irene Cara song. RIP Irene.
One of my favorite songs and movies, R.I.P. Irene Cara! 😔🎤❤️🚕
She is now in heaven but she'll be great to be here. We love you, Irene Cara, and will miss you so much from the Philippines 🙁
I will truly miss her. She was one of a kind. REST IN POWER .
Watching this makes me miss the '80s
Thank you very much Irene Cara for inspiring our generation with your songs with such meaningful lyrics…”I may not win but I can’t be thrown out here on my own”….”Take your passion and make it happen pictures come alive you can dance right through your life”……”Sometimes I saw my life just falling apart And all the rejection tearing at my heart deep inside, hope was still alive deep inside, dreams will never die if you try there'll be so much more for you”…”Fame I wanna live forever light up the sky like a flame”…job well done…rest in peace!
the way the verses build and then that chorus jumps out and grabs you. should have been her biggest hit .
RIP to a beautiful and amazing talent.
So iconic & such a lost...rip Ms. Cara🙏
RIP. Your a special star now.❤
Rest in peace Irene, you'll be missed. Godspeed
Rest in paradise, beautiful, talented Irene Cara.😢💔😞 Thank you for your work that created our childhood soundtrack. 💫 🙏 🕊️
She had such an amazing voice it's a shame that the producers & songwriters of that time didn't do more with her. Her voice had sadly sat unrecorded 4 way too long!!
My favorite song from her. Good night, Sweet Irene. RIP.
Sampling her catalog this past week I never realized how much her music meant to me growing up😢. Rest in peace
RIP Irene. Always beautiful. Very inspirational. We didn't know you well enough.
R.I.P. Irene Cara, you will be so missed by everyone.
RIP, Irene. You're the best. Go to heaven, shine star!
I really love Irene Cara since I was 10 or since Fame days... Now I'm 49 and still madly in love with her... From the Philippines, Viva Irene Cara ! ! !
Always loved your music and will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything you have given to everyone. RIP Irene
Personally, I think this is her best work and an inspirational hit that should've gotten more acclaim.
What a feeling is a inspirational song as well n one of her biggest hits of all time n she also co wrote the song which amazes me of her talent n how talent she is and til this day still love her.
Couldn’t agree more!!
@@tonyaingram8507 yeah, but I agree with the original poster. This song was better and overshadowed by What a Feeling. I remember when BOTH came out, and I've always liked this one much better. The lyrics are more inspirational in The Dream.
This is one of the most underrated songs of the '80s. Irene's best!
@@wadewilson8011 They both great songs but What a feeling was her breakout song❤️
YESSSS!!!
I JUST GOT FINISHED WATCHING D.C CAB, IT'S NEVER GONNA BE THE SAME - REST IN PIECE IRENE
This song inspired me. The words was powerful and inspiring. Rest in peace Irene Cara always in our hearts and prayers
This is one of my favorite songs ever
Irene has such a beautiful voice and is a great dancer and this song is so catchy and the other songs i remember of her Fame and flash dance. Oh how i love the 1980's i miss those songs i know I'm biased as i was going into my teenager years but still what memories. Love you Irene Cara
I hate the beat from the song fame.
This is my favourite song. EVER.
RIP Irene. You left the world too soon.
Rest in power Ms. Irene Cara. 🕊️ She will always be a phenomenal musical icon. 🎵🎶🎶🎥 In past interviews, the entertainment industry mistreated her.
Show business is a wicked business. 😡
RIP Irene thanks for all the memories
Great song RIP Irene Cara
Crying at her memory even now! My heart breaks knowing she’s gone. She was my 80’s idol.
Riposa in pace Irene Cara grazie Irene per aver inciso nel 1980 la colonna sonora del film Fame io che Irene sarei voluto diventare famoso nel mondo dello spettacolo magari come annunciatore televisivo
Forty years ago Irena Cara held on to her dreams with this song. R.I.P Songstress!
Irene could really pen an outstanding inspiration in song. Loved her vocal. Still love this song sooooo many years later. Sad how we forget the past and those who have contributed before the NOW. She is still deserving of respect and recognition.
+Bruce--SO right! Also Laura Branigan, Kim Carnes, Jimi Jamison, & others who have gone before us/are no longer here, or whom the public has just forgot about.
WE DON'T FORGET....i loved this song and her whole album...BRILLIANT STUFF.
EXACTLY! When singers had voices and talent and not autotune...
It's on my playlist
@@THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE This song makes me happy; and sad too because these songs and great artistes are gone (figuratively speaking). Life is too fleeting. May they play on in heaven forever!
R.I.P. Ms. Cara. I miss you so much, and this was my favorite of all your songs. 🥰
The message on the letter she gets in the video hits differently now
RIP Irene. ❤️
I dare anyone to sing this song. Such vocal range. I try and run out of breath.
i remember this from 1983 0r 84 life was worth living back then
well said
Deondrick Woodard The early 80’s were the best! The music was so amazing!
Deondrick Woodard facts
Dittos to all--best time to be alive.
I remember from the movie D.C. CAB. I CLEARLY REMEMBER MAKIN MY SCHOOL DESK. LIKE A TAXI. DIVERS SEAT. MRS. THOMPSON, WAS SO MAD. H ha, back then I won.
Can't help but LOVE this song... And Irene is downright adorable in this video. ;)
Quintessential 80s music and video. Love it.
My 6 yr old self saw things weirdly. Love you Irene. Thank you
R.I.P. our beautiful Irene 😪💖
Going to miss her until I'm gone. I've been crushing on Irene for almost as long as I've been breathing. Since SPARKLE and the Electric Company 💔 RIP 👑✨ with love and respect from The Bronx 🙏🏿
I am 47 now. I saw this movie when I was a kid. I have to watch this movie again to understand it.
Yes, we will miss you Irene Cara. R.I.P.
We will miss you Irene. RIP. Sadly I didn't get a chance to meet you. May your Soul in Peace. Your music will forever ❤️
The chorus of this song stops me in my tracks. I literally stand still and just listen to her hold that last note of the word "Dream." Chills, every time!! ❤🔥
That voice, man! Nobody could touch her in her prime state of 24 years old. Still a knockout for a 58 year old woemen.
I LOVE THIS SONG AN SHE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN MAY HER BEAUTIFUL SOUL RIP ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My favorite Irene Cara song. R.I.P. Irene.
RIP Irene ! Best Voice Ever !
RIP IRENE CARA!!! 😢❤
Voice of an Angel.............now for real.
DC cab !!!! Classic
Classic!!! I remember during my childhood days 😓
WOW!!! I used to have the worlds biggest CRUSH on Irene Cara before I was even a preteen ^_^
the original...SPARKLE..
WeMiss You Irene, Your Friends At The DC Cab Company, and all of the rest of us! R.I.P.
We miss you Irene.
RIP.
Love it......Irene Cara can sing. I will always have a special place in my heart for Irene Cara....Fist I love that she is Hispanic. Which is what I am , But she has a couple of Oscars. She is the bestest...I think she is beautifful too.....
D. C. Cab was a good movie. I wish movies were that clean and fun today. Loved the song by Ms. Cara. 👍🏾💓
Long live Irene Cara!!!
This song fits the Marching Band On The End Of The Movie. Those Majors and Majorettes did it for me.
My favorite Irene song! Such wonderful memories of that time listening to the What a Feelin' album! .
did someone say CRUSH on irene cara??!,welcome to the club !!
Amen to that brother - The Ultimate CRUSH!!
Yeah I did
@@orondehorsey3687 did you know that she's mixed
She was so irresistably cute in this video! I think “crush” is the exact right word to use! Such a sweet adorable smile!
RIP Ms. Cara! I just watched DC Cab, and had to watch the video, miss your talent!
i was born in 1979 so i was very young in the 80's but me and my sister used to watch DC cab faithfully lol. i looked up the movie but found this song, and memories just started to come back, and i this song was a fav of mine growing up. when i saw Irene Cara I was like i remember her, then i googled her and man i did not know how talented she was! she was getting nominated and getting awards for acting and singing at the same time!!! i didnt know she song what a feeling and fame 2 iconic songs!
What a beautiful voice !! Irene Cara your an icon. RIP
Dreems never should be forgotten. Justice here and everywhere. At heaven like a sky flame and the moonshine on hands. Not misery. Good for Ever Irene. #Ilyafe.
RIP Irene Cara ❤
Used to be one of my best ,15 years back, and still is, Damn! Such a nostalgic and euphoric song.
Anyone 2021 !!
i find her so pretty .. 😍
This song brings back wonderful childhood memories ❤
A legend miss the 80s
That's our Irene!
Rip lovely Irene. Cara
Rest in Peace Irene Cara. 🕊️🌠🕊️✨🕊️🌟🎵🎶 I will always remember your name. 👊👊 Singin' with the Angels now. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. 😢😥
She looks like she had so much fun doing this music video. Nice song 1984
Rest well Queen 🙏
i just love this song. i'm holding on to my dreams and never letting go
Love her!!
Missed you Irene! 💜💛💚💙💖
I can't get enough of this song. It's on my workout Playlist.
i loved dc cab and i love this song gotta love the 80`s they had such fun songs not like today most of them are depressing