Laura’s #1 Track Throwback: Irene Cara “Flashdance”

Laura's #1 Track Throwback takes us back to 1983 with Irene Cara and "Flashdance... What a Feeling."

Irene Cara is best known as a singer, songwriter and actress. Her rise to fame started with her role in the 1980 film Fame, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Irene's recording of the song "Fame" became an international hit.

In 1984, Irene Cara won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - The song went on to become an international hit.

Irene Cara currently resides in Florida and works with her band Hot Caramel. In 2011, the group released their album Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel.