Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing Flashdance...What a Feeling. She is best known for her recordings of the songs Fame and Flashdance... What a Feeling. She also starred in the 1980 film version of Fame.
Personal
Her father Gaspar (died in 1994) is an Afro-Puerto Rican. Her mother Louise is of French and Cuban descent. She has 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
Married Hollywood stuntman Conrad Palmisano in 1986. They divorced in 1991.
Her age has always been a confusing mystery by biographers who stated her birth year as either 1959 or 1964 from the day she shot to fame. In July 2004 the Associated Press claimed to have found her voter registration record in Florida, where she lives. However, Ms. Cara has never voted or registered to do so in Florida. Ms. Cara disputes this and claims that she has never voted. Her date of birth is March 18th 1962 on Twitter.
Career
Irene first captivated the audiences of her family sometime after her fifth birthday when she began to play the piano by ear. Irene soon moved into serious studies of music, acting, and dance. Her career started on Spanish-language television as a child, professionally singing and dancing. By age 8, Cara recorded a Latin-market Spanish-language record; an English Christmas album soon followed.
From there, Cara appeared in on- and off-Broadway theatrical shows including the musical The Me Nobody Knows (which won an Obie award) and Maggie Flynn, opposite Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy.
As a pre-teen, Her first national exposure was in the educational series The Electric Company, playing a member of the band The Short Circus. The series also featured Bill Cosby, Rita Moreno, Morgan Freeman, Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers and Gene Wilder.
Next came her role as Angela in romance thriller classic Aaron Loves Angela, followed by her portrayal of the title character in Sparkle.
Television brought Irene international acclaim for serious dramatic roles in two outstanding mini series, Roots: The Next Generations, the critically acclaimed adaptation of Alex Haley’s moving novel and Guyanna Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones.
1980s box office smash movie Fame catapulted Irene to stardom. As Coco Hernandez she sang both the title song Fame and the film’s second hit single Out Here On My Own. This made the movie soundtrack be a multi-platinum album that topped the charts. Further history was made when at the Academy Awards that year; for the first time two songs from one film were nominated in the same category: Fame and Out Here On My Own. Cara had the opportunity to be one of the few singers to perform more than one song at the Oscar ceremony. (Note: Robert Goulet, who sang all the Oscar-nominated songs in 1963, is among several singers who had done so in the past.) Fame, written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, won the award that year.
Fame earned Irene a 1980 Grammy nominations for "Best New Female Artist" and "Best New Pop Artist," as well as a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical". Billboard Magazine named Irene "Top New Single Artist," while Cashbox awarded her both "Most Promising Female Vocalist" and "Top Female Vocalist."
In 1982 Irene earned the Image Award for Best Actress when she co-starred with Diahann Carroll and Rosalind Cash in the NBC Movie of the Week, Maya Angelou's Sister, Sister. Irene portrayed Myrlie Evers-Williams in the PBS TV movie about Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers, For Us the Living: The Medgar Evers Story; and earned an NAACP Image Award Best Actress nomination. She also was in 1982's Killing 'em Softly.
In 1983, Irene's title song for the movie Flashdance Flashdance...What A Feeling, which she co-wrote with Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey won her numerous awards. She won the 1983 Academy Award for Best Song(Oscar); 1984 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, 1984 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Top Female Vocalist-Pop Singles, Black Contemporary Female Vocalist-Pop Singles, Top Pop Crossover Artist-Black Contemporary Singles, Pop Single of the Year, American Music Awards for Best R&B Female Artist and Best Pop Single of the Year.
In 1984 she was in City Heat and in 1985 she was in Certain Fury and in 1986 she was in Busted Up. She provided the voice of Snow White in the unofficial sequel to Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Filmation's Happily Ever After in 1993.
In 1992, Irene toured in the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, along with Ted Neely and Carl Anderson playing their respective roles from the film adaptation of the play.
Singing Career
Along with her successful career in acting, Cara released three albums in the 1980s: Anyone Can See in 1982, What A Feelin' in 1983 and Carasmatic in 1987. She also released a compilation of Euro-dance singles in the mid to late 90's entitled Precarious 90's.
Currently
In June 2005, Irene won the third round of NBC television series Hit Me Baby One More Time, performing "Flashdance (What a Feeling)" and covered Anastacia's hit "I'm Outta Love" with her current band, Hot Caramel.
At the 2006 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Cara performed "Flashdance (What a Feeling)" as an opener to the pre-match entertainment.
She lived in Florida and continues work in preparation for her band Hot Caramel's album.
Cara died at her home in Largo, Florida, on November 25, 2022, at the age of 63. The official cause of death was determined to be arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease.
You Were Made For Me
Irene Cara Lyrics
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Wearing my heart on my sleeve
And it will surely break
If love should ever leave
But i don't mind what they say
I know this love is gonna stay
'cause in the deepest part of my heart of hearts
I know that we will always be this way
I know you were made for me
Nothing can ever change, it's meant to be
Just like the moon was made for a lonely night
You are my light
Forever in this light
I thought i knew love before
With you i've found there's so much more
More than the love we make
It's the feelings we two can explore
We're just a woman and a man
We'll make mistakes like we all can.
But through it all, you'll see
By your side i will be
Growing closer to you each passing day.
I've heard it said that love is a crazy game
You play a little while then the partners change
Somewhere my heart knows our love has stood the test of time
You'll be mine
"You Were Made for Me" is a romantic love song by Irene Cara from her 1982 debut album Anyone Can See. The lyrics are about a deep, everlasting love that the singer, Cara, and her partner have for each other. The song describes how the singer's heart is on her sleeve, and how people often say that she is naive; however, she knows that their love is meant to be and will last forever. The chorus proclaims that they were made for each other and nothing can change that; just like the moon was made for a lonely night, he is her light forever in this light.
Cara sings about previously thinking she knew what love was, but with her partner, she has found that there is so much more to love than just the physical aspects of it. They explore their feelings together and make mistakes, but she knows that their bond will continue to grow stronger each day. She has heard that love can be a crazy game with partners changing, but her heart knows that their love has stood the test of time and that he will be hers forever.
The lyrics of this song are heartwarming and sentimental, describing a love that we all wish for. It's a testament to how love can grow and develop over time, and how true love is meant to last a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
People say i'm naive
Although some consider me naive, I am hopeful about love.
Wearing my heart on my sleeve
I am openly emotional and display my feelings for all to see.
And it will surely break
The possibility exists that my heart could break if love ends.
If love should ever leave
In the event that love ends or fades away.
But i don't mind what they say
Although others may doubt my love, I do not let their opinions bother me.
I know this love is gonna stay
I have a strong certainty that this love will endure.
'cause in the deepest part of my heart of hearts
My feelings for you are located in the deepest part of who I am.
I know that we will always be this way
I am certain that we will always feel this way about each other.
I know you were made for me
I believe that we were meant to be together.
Nothing can ever change, it's meant to be
Our relationship is unalterable and predestined.
Just like the moon was made for a lonely night
Similar to how the moon provides light during a lonely night, you bring light into my life.
You are my light
As a source of happiness and positivity, you are my beacon of light.
Forever in this light
We will remain together in happiness and harmony.
I thought i knew love before
I thought I had experienced true love in the past.
With you i've found there's so much more
You have shown me a new dimension of love that I had never experienced before.
More than the love we make
Our love is not just physical, it is more than just sexual attraction.
It's the feelings we two can explore
Together, we can unlock and discover new emotions and aspects of love.
We're just a woman and a man
At the core, we are just two human beings in love.
We'll make mistakes like we all can.
As human beings, we will inevitably make errors and poor choices.
But through it all, you'll see
Regardless of the hardships we may face, I will always be there.
By your side i will be
I will stick by your side through thick and thin.
Growing closer to you each passing day.
Our bond will only strengthen as time goes on.
I've heard it said that love is a crazy game
Some view love as a tumultuous and unpredictable experience.
You play a little while then the partners change
Relationships may abruptly end or shift, without warning or explanation.
Somewhere my heart knows our love has stood the test of time
Deep inside, I know that our relationship has overcome and endured trying times.
You'll be mine
Without a doubt, you will always be mine.
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Written by: SAM COOKE
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You Were Made for Me
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As pessoas dizem que eu sou ingênuo
People say i'm naive
Vestindo meu coração na manga
Wearing my heart on my sleeve
E com certeza vai quebrar
And it will surely break
Se o amor nunca deve deixar
If love should ever leave
Mas eu não me importo com o que eles dizem
But i don't mind what they say
Eu sei que esse amor vai ficar
I know this love is gonna stay
porque na parte mais profunda do meu coração dos corações
'cause in the deepest part of my heart of hearts
Eu sei que sempre seremos assim
I know that we will always be this way
Eu sei que você foi feito para mim
I know you were made for me
Nada pode mudar, é para ser
Nothing can ever change, it's meant to be
Assim como a lua foi feita para uma noite solitária
Just like the moon was made for a lonely night
Você é minha luz
You are my light
Para sempre nesta luz
Forever in this light
Eu pensei que conhecia o amor antes
I thought i knew love before
Com você eu descobri que há muito mais
With you i've found there's so much more
Mais do que o amor que fazemos
More than the love we make
São os sentimentos que nós dois podemos explorar
It's the feelings we two can explore
Somos apenas uma mulher e um homem
We're just a woman and a man
Vamos cometer erros como todos nós podemos.
We'll make mistakes like we all can.
Mas através de tudo, você verá
But through it all, you'll see
Ao seu lado eu estarei
By your side i will be
Crescendo mais perto de você a cada dia que passa.
Growing closer to you each passing day.
Eu ouvi dizer que o amor é um jogo louco
I've heard it said that love is a crazy game
Você joga um pouco, então os parceiros mudam
You play a little while then the partners change
Em algum lugar meu coração sabe que nosso amor resistiu ao teste do tempo
Somewhere my heart knows our love has stood the test of time
Você será meu
You'll be mine
❤
Shemitch
Such an overlooked and underrated song. So beautifully sung.
Burt Lee
Shemitch I agree with you. I used to listen to the radio for hours and hours hoping to here this. 1984 What a year for music
Burt Lee
Shemitch I agree with you. I used to listen to the radio for hours and hours hoping to here this. 1984 What a year for music
Shemitch
Yes, indeed.
Carla Linton
Carla Linton. Sure is.
Leslie Dye
I have to agree. I had the tape in 1985, and this was my favorite song and has been for years.
Tommy De Martino
RIP Cara. This was my favorite song she recorded. Great vocal range.
Tasty Pies
Tommy, it's an excellent choice.
Ian D
Rest in Peace Irene. May your beautiful voice continue to live on for generations ❤️
Keith S.
I had this cassette many years ago and this was the song that I played the most from that album. Should have made a much bigger impact than it did. I'm so glad to see that it touched many others the sane way. RIP Irene. You truly were a beautiful and talented soul. 🌹🙏❤