What a Feelin' cover

What a Feelin'

Irene Cara—Escalera · 1983

73 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · folk · disco

A vibrant blend of disco and pop that captures the exuberance of the early '80s dance scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor celebration vibes
  • uplifting anthems for empowerment
  • two-part listening experience
  • energetic tracks for workouts
  • nostalgic feel-good moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • dislike for extended remixes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in late 1983, 'What a Feelin'' was Irene Cara's first album after her breakout success with the title track for 'Flashdance.' At this point, Cara was establishing herself as a solo artist following her earlier work in film and music, aiming to leverage her newfound fame from the iconic movie soundtrack.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Flashdance... What a Feeling (radio edit) 3:58
  • 2 Why Me? (12" mix) 7:05
  • 3 Breakdance (radio edit) 3:29
  • 4 The Dream (Hold on to Your Dream) 4:51
  • 5 You Took My Life Away 3:55
  • 6 Keep On 3:30
  • 7 Romance '83 3:57
  • 8 Cue Me Up 3:25
  • 9 Receiving 3:43
  • 10 You Were Made for Me 4:23
  • 11 Talk Too Much 4:03
  • 12 Breakdance (extended remix) 5:27
  • 13 The Dream (Hold on to Your Dream) (dance remix) 6:51
  • 14 Flashdance... What a Feeling (extended remix) 7:11
  • 15 Flashdance... What a Feeling (instrumental) 8:04

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