Irene Cara Where She Died and Her Final Days | 80s Icon of Flashdance and Fame

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Irene Cara was best known as a singer of movie themes and maintained an acting career that began in childhood. Raised by Latin American parents in New York City, she made her Broadway debut in 1967 (at age eight) in the musical Maggie Flynn and returned to the stage several years later with a role in the off-Broadway production The Me Nobody Knows. By the age of 18, she had diversified her résumé with TV and film gigs, too, landing roles in the TV mini-series Roots 2 and in the films Aaron Loves Angela and Sparkle. In 1980, Cara officially catapulted herself into the mainstream with an appearance in the film Fame, for which she performed the title song, an Oscar-winning Top Ten hit. Also featured in the film was her Top 40 single "Out Here on My Own." Capitalizing on the movie's success, Cara released her debut album, Anyone Can See, in 1982. One year later, she topped the charts with "Flashdance...What a Feelin'," a song she'd co-written for the movie Flashdance. Cara took home another Oscar for her work, along with several Grammys and two AMA awards.
Her second album, What a Feelin', was released later in 1982, featuring a disco-pop sound that differed from the previous album's emphasis on R&B. What a Feelin' spawned three Top 40 hits -- "Why Me?" "Breakdance," and "The Dream (Hold on to Your Dream)" -- the latter of which also served as the movie theme for Joel Schumacher's D.C. Cab. Cara landed more movie roles as the '80s progressed, but her third album, Carasmatic, was tied up in litigation for years, prompting Cara to return to the stage, where she participated in the well-received touring revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1993. She toured Europe and Asia, performed as a backup singer, and recorded several dance-pop singles released on Polydor. Cara also performed on two musical television shows, NBC's Hit Me, Baby, One More Time and CMT's Gone Country. In 2011, she and her band Hot Caramel released their first album, Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel. Irene Cara died at her home in Largo, Florida on November 25, 2022; she was 63 years of age. There was a private funeral held for Irene Cara and she was cremated and no grave has yet to be reported.

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  • @debbiedeets2947
    @debbiedeets29477 ай бұрын

    She sold her house in Newport Ritchie. Earlier than that, she had a Home in Hawaii. She had to take care of her older sister, and all of her older sister’s children. She is helping pay for their college. Her sister was 10 years older, but Irene was the mature adult that took care of the family. 😢❤❤❤

  • @Keke-vs7gm

    @Keke-vs7gm

    3 ай бұрын

    Hopefully, they returned the favor and was there for her in her last days.

  • @homegown1234

    @homegown1234

    2 ай бұрын

    I sort of figure she has helped her family. It is sad, at times, when family lean too much of those that have been successful. My God keep her in his heart because she was a unique individual with so much talent and love in her heart.

  • @isaelmahdi6593

    @isaelmahdi6593

    Ай бұрын

    My uncle grew up with her and they were close back then. Said she was a star 🌟 always carried herself like a Queen

  • @leemontoya8028

    @leemontoya8028

    2 күн бұрын

    She did and had all that and had only a net worth of 2 Million!

  • @debbiedeets2947
    @debbiedeets29477 ай бұрын

    I was there to clean her house once a week for eight years starting in Newport Ritchie. She would talk to the members of her band on occasion, and when I first met her she was still touring. She said she may $20,000 a show!!!! She was a wonderful person, and she really deserved to be much happier in her life 😢

  • @JulieIelasi-lt7yp

    @JulieIelasi-lt7yp

    3 ай бұрын

    Soundest like a lot but it isn't really because the next show maybe ages away ?

  • @glenh6503

    @glenh6503

    3 ай бұрын

    As hard as it is. Let's remember to experience the joy, happiness and shine that Ms. Cara gave us. To remember how Ms. Cara creates perpetual beauty, and hope. GOD BLESS YOU, MS. IRENE CARA ❤❤❤❤❤Glen Hillebrand

  • @meganryan6887
    @meganryan6887 Жыл бұрын

    Such a talent she was. How sad to pass all alone. Nicely done Scott, always so respectful. RIP Irene 💔🙏

  • @Mythoughtsreviews

    @Mythoughtsreviews

    Жыл бұрын

    We all die alone🤷

  • @emss5472

    @emss5472

    Жыл бұрын

    dying alone is no very different from dying accompanied, you will have to cross THE VALLEY OF DEATH ALONE ANYWAY, no one goes with you, but of course when we die if there is someone there to say some prayers for us it greatly facilitates our passage, but it shows us that we are here in passing and to die we just need to be alive, I hope her soul is well and at peace because she looked very lonely and sad person.

  • @emss5472

    @emss5472

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Mythoughtsreviews A doctor gave a testimony that he tried to save the life of a patient in hospital but unfortunately he died, so sad he stood watching the dead man for a few moments and suddenly he saw some dark shadows taking the soul of the man while the soul struggled wanting not to go, the doctor was in shock after that he believe the hell and heaven REALLY EXIST.

  • @hairyape3935

    @hairyape3935

    9 ай бұрын

    No one dies alone! Something is there waiting for you to take that last breath! And that's what sad!

  • @meganryan6887

    @meganryan6887

    9 ай бұрын

    @@hairyape3935 You have your thoughts and I have mine.

  • @omegaman1409
    @omegaman1409 Жыл бұрын

    She did a great job in keeping her life private. Didn’t even know she lived in Largo. She was so 80s iconic.

  • @lf1496
    @lf1496 Жыл бұрын

    As an Afro Cuban Afro Puerto Rican from the Bronx myself she was a huge influence on me. My mother loved her and always showed my sister and I her movies. There are so few Afro Latinas in the US media. She was beautiful, multi talented and will be missed. 🇨🇺🇵🇷❤️

  • @debbiedeets2947

    @debbiedeets2947

    6 ай бұрын

    Amen 🙏 😇😇😇 She was Very Spiritual ❤️🤗

  • @JamesDoe-ie1sb

    @JamesDoe-ie1sb

    3 ай бұрын

    Afro Latinas are a beautiful people but who choose to limit there beautiful couture in history.

  • @OctaviaDiza-ep8vf

    @OctaviaDiza-ep8vf

    2 ай бұрын

    🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

  • @travelrx81
    @travelrx81 Жыл бұрын

    My brother passed alone in his house just the month before Cara. He passed from pancreatic cancer, and there for the last 2 months, he became a hermit too. But with me, we were so close that the night before, I just had this very uneasy feeling like I had trouble breathing and SO much anxiety. I believe it was my brother telling me in spirit that he was leaving this earth. I asked my hubby to go check on him the very next morning, and sure enough.....😢. May Irene Cara rest in peace, and also my brother.

  • @silentsmasher4790

    @silentsmasher4790

    9 ай бұрын

    so sorry for your loss sweet brother, thanks for sharing...

  • @alexander2685

    @alexander2685

    7 ай бұрын

    I call it living in peace we come into the world alone and die alone call it what you will but I myself am a introvert and find the word hernit offensive it's like the last person on earth without resources cause not one is on the planet.

  • @lovebuzz1979
    @lovebuzz1979 Жыл бұрын

    Her voice was a big part of my childhood. Delicate yet powerful... Rest in heaven Irene Cara. Thumbs up Scott. 💞🌼🙏

  • @shannon3n8
    @shannon3n8 Жыл бұрын

    I hope she did not suffer. The thought of anyone's last conscious emotions being despair, fear, and pain, breaks my heart. Thank you for the kind summary. We will remember her name. ❤✌🌮

  • @RetroReminiscing

    @RetroReminiscing

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here, the thought that she may have suffered or been afraid al alone is horrible to think of....may she rest in painless peace 🎶💐

  • @nicolecorriedemaio
    @nicolecorriedemaio Жыл бұрын

    It's soo sad that she passed away alone in her house. Loved her songs & voice. May Irene Cara RIP 😞

  • @joeruppert1240

    @joeruppert1240

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KimberlyThomason😊

  • @josuetorres2394

    @josuetorres2394

    Жыл бұрын

    THE MUSIC INDUSTRY NEVER GAVE HER A OPPURTUNITY FOR HER TO SHINE THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT.SHE JUST GAVE UP. AND WANT IT TO LIVE ALONE ALL DEPRESSED.POOR IRENE CARA. AT LEAST SHE BOUGHT 2 HOUSES.....BUT WHO CARES OF MATERIAL THINGHS AT THE END SHES GONE....SHE COULDNT TAKE ANYTHING WITH HER.

  • @lauraswihart4816

    @lauraswihart4816

    2 ай бұрын

    Probably had depression ☹️

  • @DarioDimitric
    @DarioDimitric Жыл бұрын

    Hearing her voice instantly transfer me to the 80s. RIP Irene. Thanks Scott.

  • @tonih4887
    @tonih4887 Жыл бұрын

    Every Black girl growing up in the 70’s and 80’s wanted to be like Irene Cara. RIP.

  • @venuswarrior8456

    @venuswarrior8456

    23 күн бұрын

    She was awesome 🇵🇷 young lady

  • @leemontoya8028

    @leemontoya8028

    2 күн бұрын

    She was a true Star!

  • @exwyzee
    @exwyzee Жыл бұрын

    She was such a pretty little thing. So talented. Died too young, too soon.

  • @debbiedeets2947
    @debbiedeets29477 ай бұрын

    I saw her three months before she died. Her ankles were swollen and she told me I had been a good friend. I had great empathy for her. When she gained some weight, she didn’t want to be out in public.

  • @andreasstavrinou6219

    @andreasstavrinou6219

    Ай бұрын

    Her song Dream has gotten me through some rough times as well as her portrayal of Maria in what's Happening.😢❤ R.I.P. your singing to the Angel's Now.

  • @jasonprach2853

    @jasonprach2853

    26 күн бұрын

    Wow so wonderful you knew her! She was amazjng. Flashdance is my favorite song. I'm glad she considered you a great friend.

  • @leemontoya8028

    @leemontoya8028

    2 күн бұрын

    Maybe that was her deal! She was to Proudful!

  • @tiraswinton7242
    @tiraswinton7242 Жыл бұрын

    I loved her! Especially in Sparkle. That's a classic. It's so sad to hear how the music industry blackballed her for standing up for herself that she ended up living a reclusive life. 😢

  • @AM-tw8rt
    @AM-tw8rt Жыл бұрын

    'Fame, I'm going to live forever' oh yes Irene, you WILL live forever in my heart. Such an inspiration in my teen years! RIP

  • @eviedevet2172
    @eviedevet2172 Жыл бұрын

    I loved her voice. Thank you Scott for sharing this video. May Irene rest in peace 💞

  • @kennydemartini2169

    @kennydemartini2169

    Жыл бұрын

    Out of all of the songs played at my senior prom in '83, the Flash dance song is the only one I can remember. Every time I hear it, it takes me back to the night I had my first date with a cute little girl that I'll be celebrating 35 years of marriage with this year.

  • @schoomzer
    @schoomzer Жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace to a beautiful soul, who brought so much joy to her fans throughout her life. It's too bad she was not treated with more respect and dignity.

  • @lenaonmealways4193
    @lenaonmealways4193 Жыл бұрын

    I loved Irene's work! I missed her from the limelight but she left a beautiful legacy. She's just a year younger than I am. May she rest in peace 🙏 ❤

  • @flocosta
    @flocosta Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful voice she had and such talent. It's very sad that fighting for what was obviously hers, because she won, put her on a blacklist and probably took away from her more than what she gained in winning the legal battle. It's also extremely sad how she died alone but it also almost seems like that's what she wanted. I feel sorry for her. Sounds like she may have been suffering from depression. Scott, I love how you are always so compassionate and nonjudgmental. It's easy for some people to talk bad of the dead because they are not there to defend themselves. With you, there's never that concern. It's just facts without prejudice. RIP to this beautiful lady who gave the world some wonderful music from deep within her heart and soul 💐

  • @ueno1
    @ueno1 Жыл бұрын

    Out Here On My Own is a heartbreaker of a song from the Fame soundtrack that she did. Loved that teardrop voice of hers.

  • @Terri1373

    @Terri1373

    Жыл бұрын

    Loved that song too!

  • @driayoung710

    @driayoung710

    2 ай бұрын

    My favorite 😍

  • @Mark-zs7js

    @Mark-zs7js

    2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic song and a fantastic voice, rip irene x

  • @karenleemallonee684
    @karenleemallonee684 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we all loved Irene Cara! Rest in Peace, sweet Irene.🌹

  • @mariaeisma5040
    @mariaeisma5040 Жыл бұрын

    Respect the way people wants to live and Irene Cara is no exception. She wants to be left alone and I kind of understood the way she felt about an illness that separates you from other interests. Diabetes is a very treacherous disease because you have to be aware about your body from the minute to the next hour or the next day.

  • @bh2155

    @bh2155

    Жыл бұрын

    She also wanted to be left alone because how people are the ones who destroyed her career! This lady was only 63 years old and she stopped singing when she was in her twenties. That is 40 years of her life and career that was deleted because of dirty people in the music/ entertainment industry

  • @silentsmasher4790

    @silentsmasher4790

    9 ай бұрын

    ​​@@bh2155you are right, and for me she is a hero who fought for so many years against the big dirty people of the music industry and won the fight. So so sad that a beautiful and great music and art icon had to face and endure this for decades...

  • @nubiankween50
    @nubiankween50 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tribute. I've watched the movie Fame so many times as a child because I loved the musical aspect especially the graduation. I wanted I high school graduation like that, it was and still is the best graduation I've ever seen in my life. The song Hot Lunch from the cafeteria scene was one of my favorite scenes. Another sone from the movie I loved is On my own. My aunt loved when I would sing that song. Thank you Scott. You brought back memories.

  • @Amy-hl4rx
    @Amy-hl4rx Жыл бұрын

    This is so very sad…brought back the sadness I felt with Laura Brannigan passed away, also from FlashDance Fame. It hurts my heart that she passed unknown to anyone for however long. RIP Irene 🙏🏻 Thank you Scott for always brining these stories to your channel with such care and kindness❤ You are just the sweetest soul Scott🙂

  • @sda9995

    @sda9995

    Жыл бұрын

    Great song Gloria

  • @captainhappy
    @captainhappy11 ай бұрын

    It is sad she passed away so young. She made really great songs.

  • @TheSkete
    @TheSkete Жыл бұрын

    She had formed an all girl band the last decade or so of her life. And from what I read from one of her band mates, she wanted to get back out there, but was afraid to pull the trigger. She would get them all together in the studio to record something, and then, not put it out for the public. I don't blame her. The industry really did a number on her. I don't blame her for being a recluse either. I'm one on the weekends when I don't have to work. Thanks for showing us her home. May she RIP...

  • @carayj
    @carayj Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video Scott, Irene didn't get the flowers 💐 she deserved...thanks again for making a video about her

  • @priestessbrenda
    @priestessbrenda8 ай бұрын

    Flashdance was such an iconic movie and her songs for the movie were epic. Thank you for doing this Scott.

  • @SCOTTONTAPE

    @SCOTTONTAPE

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching !

  • @cindyjohnson2300
    @cindyjohnson2300 Жыл бұрын

    She was so cute. A shame she died alone. 😔 RIP Irene

  • @janadeubner9883
    @janadeubner9883 Жыл бұрын

    I loved the beautiful and talented Irene Cara. Her iconic songs will live on. It is very sad that she died alone but maybe that is what she wanted since she lived alone. I pray she went to sleep and never woke up. Rest in Peace Irene you are loved and forever missed by many.

  • @curtismichael4703
    @curtismichael4703 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing her home because as a fan I was interested. After seeing that she lived such a modest lifestyle, I’m not surprised that she she was so adamant about her privacy. It anger’s me that she should have been much more financially well off due to the success her recordings/songwriting. It was the president of Network Records who blackballed/derailed her career after being bitter about her lawsuit against the label. He literally stole millions from her and all she recouped was 1 million dollars. She had no choice but to live modestly after that outcome. I truly was a fan of Irene Cara and feel that their hasn’t been anything close to a tribute fitting her contribution to the entertainment industry. She was a successful actress in the 70’s and an eighty’s icon. Both her movies and music lives on.

  • @briansumner6439
    @briansumner6439 Жыл бұрын

    I was a big fan of Irene Cara when I was a teenager back in the 1980s. I always did loved her, her music, and her acting in movies. I was real devastated when I heard the sad 😢 news about her passing away and I cried for days and months over her. So sad 😭 she died alone in that house. She was very talented and smart. R.I.P. Irene Cara 💔🙏.

  • @driayoung710

    @driayoung710

    2 ай бұрын

    I was and still is heart broken

  • @deirdreyearwood3383
    @deirdreyearwood3383 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. A very important part of the songs of my childhood. May her rest be sweet 💔

  • @kimberlymilton9784
    @kimberlymilton9784 Жыл бұрын

    This is very sad. Irene was so talented. Singing, dancing and acting! Triple threat. I do remember the Electric Company from the early 70s and she was great on it. She completed her mission here, it was time for her to move on. Fly 🦋Rest in paradise 💔🙏🕊Thanks for sharing.

  • @mig1017
    @mig1017 Жыл бұрын

    I remember her performance at the Australian Sydney Olympics. Amazing voice. Rip Irene. Her voice and music so iconic.

  • @brian-ld4vd
    @brian-ld4vd Жыл бұрын

    I knew she won one Academy Award but Two? That's Incredible. RIP Irene Cara.😢

  • @j_Mv7907
    @j_Mv7907 Жыл бұрын

    Someone who's dear to me sang 'Out Here On My Own' innumerable times trying to make it to the music industry. And as an 80's kid, she was always on the radio for as long as I could listen to. I also heard about an attempt for a comeback. Very sad to hear of her passing. Her music and films shall linger on for far too long. Thanks for this homage, Scott. Bless your heart. Long live, Irene Cara.

  • @cindyrussell1581
    @cindyrussell1581 Жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. Irene, their all singing in heaven as we speak. That's Scott for doing this.🇨🇦

  • @johnpatterson4272
    @johnpatterson4272 Жыл бұрын

    Irene Cara was a massively talented singer and performer whom found and pursued her gift throughout her life. Good up-front research on your part Scott on an 80s icon whom is etched in the North American collective memory as a pioneer of pop culture. For those of us who lived through the 80s and remember most of the music, movies and videos; Irene Cara was legendary. I saw her perform live at Kingswood Music Theatre in Toronto in 1984, to me she was the embodiment of God-given talent.

  • @lovebuzz1979

    @lovebuzz1979

    Жыл бұрын

    I was just watching Solid Gold episodes here on you tube.. saw her performing What a feeling. I was a little kid but I remembered that episode like it was yesterday. She was so talented.

  • @KEICRUMBIE

    @KEICRUMBIE

    Жыл бұрын

    Man y’all are taking me back. I bet seeing her in person was magic. She was so beautiful.

  • @starexplorers1202

    @starexplorers1202

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, do you remember the exact date? Was it after she won the Oscar?

  • @SCOTTONTAPE

    @SCOTTONTAPE

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow you saw her at Kingswood that’s awesome! I saw a lot of artists there in the late 80s early 90s, great venue. Sad that it just sits empty today

  • @johnpatterson4272

    @johnpatterson4272

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SCOTTONTAPE It's about time my Toronto homie, to make a few calls and get yourself inside the Kingswood. My understanding is the current Director of Communications at CWL is very open to sharing the inner-workings of CWL to pro-podcasters.

  • @debbiedeets2947
    @debbiedeets29477 ай бұрын

    The house had a nice pool in the backyard. She tried to revamp her career with a podcast. She was a recluse. Even as a young girl, she was very artistic. She was definitely one of a kind!!!! GOD BLESS YOU IRENE!!! She also had a house in Santa Fe. I’ve visited the house with her. She was into spirituality, and she was pretty fed up with the world. After the lawsuit and having to defend herself, it all ate away at her.

  • @tafimutekwe2855
    @tafimutekwe2855 Жыл бұрын

    I concur with your observation that Irene was just a likeable girl who never forced herself to get attention despite her raw talent. I appreciated her talent in the few movies I saw her appear in as well as some songs like her cover version of the standard Look Into Your Heart which she performed with the same tenderness as Aretha's version. RIP beautiful Latino girl.

  • @dedebones1967
    @dedebones1967 Жыл бұрын

    May Ms Irene Cara rest high on the mountain in peace in heaven beautiful voice and amazing actress

  • @eileenhaslof1696
    @eileenhaslof1696 Жыл бұрын

    I loved her so much... You're so right Scott! She was great...and didn't get the treatment she deserved!!!

  • @BecomeConsciousNow
    @BecomeConsciousNow Жыл бұрын

    Good job Scott! I loved both her songs "Fame" and "What a feeling". It's sad she died alone but I have no doubt she is in a better place. RIP Irene ❤

  • @KayKay-fc5sg
    @KayKay-fc5sg Жыл бұрын

    Very sad! She was a great talent and very instrumental to the African American community as a pioneer. I remember as a young girl watching her on tv and admiring her beauty. Beautiful lady. RIP Ms. Cara🕊️ #Icon

  • @rayc4244
    @rayc4244 Жыл бұрын

    Scott - I was 10 when Elvis passed and I thought " . . . well, he was 42 and lived a good long life . . . " When I reached 30, I reassessed the term "long life." How sad she died so young and apparently alone. Thanks for the video - great job as always.

  • @Miss_Loving
    @Miss_Loving Жыл бұрын

    My earliest memories of Ms. Cara are from the TV shows Fame and Solid Gold, and the original movie Sparkle. Multi-talented, beautiful woman for sure. 😊

  • @audm.5946
    @audm.5946 Жыл бұрын

    I always thought she was so special and just so lovely! Thank you for covering her.

  • @gtubgle
    @gtubgle Жыл бұрын

    If you're an introvert, it don't matter if you pass away by yourself, self if happiness.

  • @bh2155

    @bh2155

    Жыл бұрын

    I doubt she was an introvert. She could not have been as successful as she was if that was the case. She became that way because of what people did to her in the industry. Irene Cara was done wrong by many people in the industry.

  • @jaylene.turner6524
    @jaylene.turner6524 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful singer and actress. May she continue to rest in eternal peace.

  • @nellclark1384
    @nellclark1384 Жыл бұрын

    Miss Irene and I are the same age, I feel as if we grew up together I loved her in sparkle, she always carry herself as a well-rounded person I know how it feels to get up in age and just not be your old self, losing family members as you age it can be difficult, I tried to be as sociable as possible, because it's very easy to become a recluse. Rest in peace Irene

  • @st2826
    @st2826 Жыл бұрын

    My uncle died a month ago, he wasn't found for a week-lots of people cared about him but his mental health issues made him push everyone away. 😥

  • @rev.jennyosorio7003
    @rev.jennyosorio7003 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott for this. ❤ People have fears of dying alone, but we never die alone. Our Angels and loved ones are around as we cross over.

  • @tana5098

    @tana5098

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen. 🙏✝️

  • @moni1952

    @moni1952

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I needed to read this

  • @chv307

    @chv307

    5 ай бұрын

    That's not true. We're not angels. We have a soul that goes back to God. Your soul either goes to Heaven or Hell. Jesus is the way, truth, and the life. No one comes close to the father except thru him. John 14,6. You cannot enter the kingdom of God unless you're born again. John 3,3 I love Irene too but,if you die without Christ. You will go to Hell. You have to repent before Christ and surrender your life to him.🙏

  • @krissyyoung9264

    @krissyyoung9264

    3 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@chv307It’s the biblical truth, the truth of God Who created all, that we must be born again to go to heaven. We’re born again when we BELIEVE that Christ Jesus saved us at the cross by shedding His blood for the forgiveness of all sin. “Surrender your life to Christ”, is not a biblical statement, and may give people the impression that you must do more than simply BELIEVE on Christ’s finished work in order to be saved. Yes! No one goes to heaven within being IN CHRIST~~ but it’s by FAITH in Him, ALONE.

  • @Seriouslyserialbehaviors
    @Seriouslyserialbehaviors Жыл бұрын

    “Fame…..I’m gonna live forever” yes you will Irene❤️ beautiful video of a beautiful person and legacy

  • @CountessX
    @CountessX Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this one Scotty. ❤ I started dancing at 2 y.o. I can't even count how many times I've done a performance to one of Irene Cara's songs. She will always be an ICON to us!💃🏻 #goodnightirene #restwellirene 🙌🏼

  • @nickyinflorida
    @nickyinflorida Жыл бұрын

    It’s just so sad to hear about Irene Cara’s health issues & her death. She was truly a 80’s icon. I know many of us would have loved to see her make a comeback to acting & music. I hope she is at peace now.

  • @angelalinderman9985
    @angelalinderman9985 Жыл бұрын

    I was hoping you would cover her! Two of my favorite songs and films Flashdance and Fame👍 Irene is a Legend 🌹🥀 RIP lovely Miss Cara. Thanks Scott 💜

  • @carmelitacarter3913
    @carmelitacarter3913 Жыл бұрын

    I loved her in the movie Sparkle ❤❤. RIP Angel ❤❤.

  • @davidcoon8671
    @davidcoon8671 Жыл бұрын

    She was incredibly beautiful!!!!

  • @LisaLoo212
    @LisaLoo212 Жыл бұрын

    One of the first cassettes I bought spent many an hour dancing around in leg warmers to Fame she had a beautiful voice ❤

  • @sandrasanders706

    @sandrasanders706

    Жыл бұрын

    Who didn't..and wore a torn shirt..lol..She's a maniac, mainiac...miss the 80's!

  • @eileenhaslof1696
    @eileenhaslof1696 Жыл бұрын

    Awww ,this dear girl... I cannot tell you how many times "Hoooked on a Feeling" dug me out of deep, dark depression....

  • @marving1416
    @marving1416 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not that far away from her in age, I remember her from the Electric Company and all her other performances. I'm glad she stood up to those "pirates" in the music industry! It's better to be blacklisted than ripped-off!!

  • @Steph_ADOCpara
    @Steph_ADOCpara Жыл бұрын

    I loved her songs. So sad she was alone. Some people just rather live alone. Beautifully done.✌️

  • @michaelconsuegra7316

    @michaelconsuegra7316

    Жыл бұрын

    It sounds like she was a lonely celebrity.

  • @TiaCatR
    @TiaCatR Жыл бұрын

    Scott, thank you so much for covering Irene Cara. I was a huge fan. I admired her so much. She had it all. Her voice was extraordinary, she was a talented actress and a stunning beauty as well. So sad that she died all alone and it seems like she didn't know how much she was appreciated. Thanks again and you are respectful as always.

  • @carlbaker7242
    @carlbaker7242 Жыл бұрын

    You know I remember her being Black Ball in the music industry. My favorite acting role of hers was in the original Sparkle. This movie had great music in . The soundtrack was by Curtis Mayfield and sang by Ms. Aretha Franklin. . Thanks Scott.

  • @airwatts
    @airwatts Жыл бұрын

    As a kid, watching Sparkle at the movies I thought she was the prettiest woman I ever seen. Was in love with her.. Thank u Scott for this and RIP Irene Cara….

  • @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG
    @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG Жыл бұрын

    such a sad story, so talented too.. rest in peace irene, i still listen to your music!!

  • @m.y.o.b.724
    @m.y.o.b.724 Жыл бұрын

    Irene Cara's name is synonymous with the 80s. She will be remembered.🕊

  • @prettylesha
    @prettylesha Жыл бұрын

    She was so beautiful 😍 and talented and I l❤her in the movie sparkle and her voice when she sing was so softly and sweet RIP my queen u truly missed out here there will never be another U🙏🏾🙏🏾🌺💞🌺💞 my condolences go out tonher family

  • @donnellwilliams6272
    @donnellwilliams62724 ай бұрын

    She will forever be in our hearts! Her music will always be a part of our lives. Great Lady!

  • @boydownunder007
    @boydownunder00710 ай бұрын

    i am 61 years old and Irena Cara was a big part of my life here in Auckland New Zealand. I will never forget her songs Fame and Flashdance to this day they are in my heart from being a part of my youth growing up as they played on the radio all the time and we listened to the radio whilst studying as a teenager at the time. I love Irene Cara she is an attractive hi-energy lady and brought happiness to my life. I was shocked to hear of her death at such a young age. I now intend to see her movies Flashdance and Fame and remember her. Thanks for making this video it is great to see where Irene lived and spent her last days.

  • @denischabriddell986
    @denischabriddell986 Жыл бұрын

    Yess Scott yess you are nailing these videos. Clicking fast to watch them. 🥰

  • @emmabauer1906
    @emmabauer1906 Жыл бұрын

    She had a beautiful voice.

  • @1977dance
    @1977dance Жыл бұрын

    Love her ! ❤ What a feeling and Fame still give me chills. Danced almost all my life, totally connect with those songs/movies ! So sad the last years of her life weren't that great 😔

  • @Julie_the_land_mermaid
    @Julie_the_land_mermaid Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for talking about a Disco icon Irene Cara. I am only 34 years old but I knew who she was because my mom raised me on A LOT of disco music and I had Irene's cassette tape back in elementary school. She was a morning staple for me while getting ready in my room before school. Since she has passed away I have been listening to her music again reliving my childhood. I love her 1984 hit Breakdance. It was a really good song. All of her songs are great but Breakdance really jams. Thank you for covering her.

  • @flashy5150
    @flashy5150 Жыл бұрын

    I remember “Fame”, what a great show.

  • @xxsusie1xx
    @xxsusie1xx Жыл бұрын

    Only 3 Yrs older then me. So sad. Loved her voice …rip Irene. Good job once again Scott.

  • @tsmith3522
    @tsmith3522 Жыл бұрын

    In high school, I was on the dance team and we danced to Irene's song Fame. At 56, I can still remember the steps! 😊 Loved her beautiful face and believable acting. ❤

  • @Dimples516
    @Dimples516 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott! I truly loved Irene ❤

  • @kincaide67
    @kincaide67 Жыл бұрын

    I remember her on an episode of What's Happening. Such a talented woman even then...and that was before Fame and Flashdance. Maybe because of the legal dealings and lawsuit she decided to step away from the industry and her trust in people gradually went away. Sad that she was alone at the end. Interesting story here, Scott. Thanx for posting. Loved it. Until the next one, Take Care.

  • @chadmears136
    @chadmears136 Жыл бұрын

    I never knew she died. I remember the Flashdance songs because they were soo iconic in the 80's. Thanks for sharing Scott. RIP Irene

  • @ADRCATS
    @ADRCATS Жыл бұрын

    This is just so sad….she was so unbelievably talented…RIP beautiful lady!🙏🏻🦋

  • @sherrigore945
    @sherrigore945 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scotty I always loved Irene Cara

  • @LyndaCoulson64
    @LyndaCoulson646 ай бұрын

    She wasn't much older than me. I am pushing the 60 button this year. I remember I used to rush home from school back in 1980 just to sit my butt down and watch Fame from the day it first aird here in the UK. I didn't know she had passed away bless her. I loved Flashdance too, that was a great movie. I remember some of the characters names but not all. Coco, Bruno and Leroy are the main ones. I too have diabetes and hypertention and heart attacks run on my Dad's side of the family. I also live as a type of 'Hermit'. You get to a certain age and if your life hasn't been good then you learn to just not trust people any longer especially when your own flesh and blood has broke your heart and let you down and friends and lovers or ex to be precise all break your heart and let you down so I just live in a reasonably quiet bay just off the high street and keep myself to myself. So sad to know of Irene Cara's passing though. R.I.P Ms Cara 🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-gv2rp3ks9z
    @user-gv2rp3ks9z6 ай бұрын

    We will miss you Irene.You were part of my growing up years.Your songs were part of my life.I remember dedicating your song to my gf then.I know you're in a better place.

  • @danaparsons1990
    @danaparsons1990 Жыл бұрын

    Brings back so many memories she was talented RIP ❤

  • @bridgetwhite9738
    @bridgetwhite9738 Жыл бұрын

    I love you Scott. Thank You for taking the time to celebrate The Beautiful Irene Carra. We love her. Her heart was so pure. She was never the one to sale herself for popularity. She was an Angel here on earth and God called her back home. So again, Thank You Scott remembering Ms. Irene. We love you🙏❤.

  • @Terri1373
    @Terri1373 Жыл бұрын

    I loved her voice, songs and her acting in Fame too. I can totally relate to her wanting to be alone. I rarely go anywhere now unless I have to go for my food shopping. Depression and anxiety are bad. I'm still going for my wee dogs sake. I'll probably pass away at home alone just like Irene Cara. I have family, I moved to be closer to last year, but they never check on me. I always have to get in touch with them. You get used to that way of life after a while. It's hard to change it. I'm trying each day. Well, baby steps 😉 R.I.P Lovely lady ❤xx

  • @kallicameron1565

    @kallicameron1565

    Жыл бұрын

    💐❤

  • @limlianhui9462
    @limlianhui9462 Жыл бұрын

    I really love her music, and dance to her music still, all the time. So sad someone of such worldwide renown dying all alone. RIP Irene Cara.

  • @splashenful
    @splashenful Жыл бұрын

    I loved her music back in the day!!!!

  • @MsDylan1210
    @MsDylan1210 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for honoring such a gift to our youth. We will remember her name 🎶 RIP Irene Cara

  • @jillwilliams3981
    @jillwilliams3981 Жыл бұрын

    I love ❤️ this woman and her song back in the 80s thanks for sharing her story ❤❤😊 I love me some Scott on tape❤

  • @lenaonmealways4193
    @lenaonmealways4193 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott for all those that you honor by reminding us not to forget that they were here and what they brought to this world. ❤

  • @jeanaesamuel47
    @jeanaesamuel47 Жыл бұрын

    So very cool. ❤❤❤❤that you Scotty my Canadian friend ❤❤❤❤

  • @Beat909
    @Beat909 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done. When I heard she had passed it was like a punch to the gut. Flashdance is one of my fave songs of all time

  • @sylviamiller9047
    @sylviamiller9047 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for remembering this great singer and for the video!

  • @NatashaRaisorGlam
    @NatashaRaisorGlam Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this video. It is well done. RIP Irene❤

  • @gordonstafford6952
    @gordonstafford695211 күн бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Bro. Scott for a great report on our Great Beloved Sis. IRENE CARA ❤🎉🙏✌️🤩❤️

  • @LeeLee-fr4um
    @LeeLee-fr4um Жыл бұрын

    So glad you did Irene Cara. 😍 She always reminds me of my youth in the 80's. I was obsessed with Fame and Flashdance. Such an amazing voice. One of her songs on the Fame soundtrack Out here on my Own. Still brings tears to my eyes.

  • @SouLoveReal

    @SouLoveReal

    Жыл бұрын

    Irene Cara's "Anyone Can See" balances out "Out Here On My Own." Both beautiful songs.

  • @CCcastro336
    @CCcastro336 Жыл бұрын

    Loved her! So talented. Sad she passed alone. RIP Irene Cara 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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