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Flashdance - Original Soundtrack

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Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture is a 1983 various-artists album accompanying the film Flashdance. It includes Irene Cara's "Flashdance... What a Feeling" and Michael Sembello's "Maniac," both major pop hits closely associated with the film. The compilation combines pop, rock, and dance-oriented recordings used in the movie and became a prominent example of the commercially successful 1980s soundtrack album.

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Which major hits appear on the Flashdance soundtrack?

The album includes Irene Cara's "Flashdance... What a Feeling" and Michael Sembello's "Maniac." Both songs reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.

Did "Flashdance... What a Feeling" win an Academy Award?

Yes. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, with songwriting credited to Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey, and Irene Cara.

Is "Maniac" performed by the actor in Flashdance?

No, "Maniac" is performed by singer and songwriter Michael Sembello. The film stars Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens, with Marine Jahan serving as a dance double in several sequences.

Who composed the instrumental music on the Flashdance soundtrack?

Italian composer Giorgio Moroder was a central musical figure behind the film and its soundtrack. The album also includes his instrumental title "Love Theme from Flashdance."

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