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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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