The main vocalists of the group were Debbie Allen, Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel, Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray, Lee Curreri, Lori Singer and P.R. Paul. Another vocalist, Irene Cara, did not appear in the TV series but sang the "Fame" theme song and played Coco in the original motion picture. The song catapulted Irene Cara to stardom. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, a Golden Globe Award, and was a UK number one.
The US television series was originally produced between 1982 and 1987 and was based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. Using a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California. In Seasons 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 the show filmed several exterior scenes on location in New York City.
In 2012 a campaign was launched to get the complete Kids From Fame back catalogue released on CD https://www.facebook.com/GetTheKidsFromFameOnCd and in 2013 Cherry Pop Records http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherrypop.asp sought to license 'Fame' albums, despite previously unsuccessful attempts.
Be My Music
The Kids From Fame Lyrics
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Eyes open
Ticking clocks
And falling rain
Thoughts of you
Dancing through
My mind
I can hear your voice
Be your music
You'll be my music
With every song we sing
Love will flow between us
Be my music
(Be my music)
We'll write the music
(My music)
Together
Forever more
I'm playing with a
Simple phase
"I love you"
Not so simple
When it's true
What is this
Helplessness
I feel
When you smile at me
Won't you let me
Be your music
(Be your music)
You'll be my music
(My music)
With every song we sing
Love will flow between us
Be my music
(Be my music)
We'll write the music
(My music)
Together
Forever
I'll be your rainy weather friend
Your nightlight
(Nightlight)
Your sunshine 'round the bend
Your star
I'll be your music
(Be your music)
You'll be my music
(My music)
With every song we sing
Love will flow between us
Be my music
(Be my music)
We'll write the music
(My music)
Together
Forever
I'll be your music
(Be my music)
You'll be my music
(Your music)
With every song we sing
Love will flow between us
Be my music
(Be my music)
We'll write the music
(My music)
Together
Forever.
The lyrics to "Be My Music" by The Kids from Fame express a yearning to be connected to someone on a deeper level - to have them be one's music and to reciprocate that connection. The beginning of the song creates an atmosphere of late-night contemplation, with ticking clocks and falling rain setting the scene for introspection. The singer's thoughts drift to their love interest and they wish they could hear their voice. Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the power of music to bring people together and serve as a conduit for love. The chorus itself is an invitation for the subject of the singer's affection to be their music, and for the two of them to write the music of their lives together. By the end of the song, the singer has expressed a willingness to be their partner's "rainy weather friend," "nightlight," "sunshine around the bend," and "star" - to be their constant source of emotional support and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Two a.m.
The singer is awake late at night.
Eyes open
The singer is not sleeping.
Ticking clocks
There are clocks nearby making noise.
And falling rain
It is currently raining outside.
Thoughts of you
The artist is thinking about someone special.
Dancing through
The thoughts are vivid and lively.
My mind
The singer is mentally consumed by these thoughts.
I can hear your voice
The artist can remember the sound of the person's voice.
If only I could
The artist wants to be able to do something specific.
Be your music
The artist wants to be a part of the person's life in a significant and enjoyable way.
You'll be my music
The singer wants the person to be a positive influence in their life as well.
With every song we sing
The artist wants to have a close relationship with this person in which music plays a significant role.
Love will flow between us
The singer believes that their connection will be strengthened by sharing music.
We'll write the music
The singer wants to be creative with the person and make music together.
Together
The singer wants to share many experiences with the person.
Forever more
The artist wants this connection to be long-lasting and meaningful.
I'm playing with a
The artist is experimenting with something.
Simple phase
The singer is using simple language to express complex emotions.
"I love you"
This is what the singer wants to express to the person.
Not so simple
The artist acknowledges that these three words have great meaning and impact.
When it's true
The artist feels that their love is genuine and not superficial.
What is this
The artist is feeling confused or uncertain.
Helplessness
The singer feels powerless in the face of their feelings.
I feel
The artist is expressing their emotions honestly.
When you smile at me
The person's smile has an effect on the singer.
Won't you let me
The singer is asking for permission or an opportunity.
I'll be your rainy weather friend
The singer wants to be there for the person during difficult times.
Your nightlight
The artist wants to provide comfort for the person.
Your sunshine 'round the bend
The artist wants to inspire hope and optimism for the future.
Your star
The singer wants to be a source of wonder and inspiration for the person.
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