Irene Cara – Flashdance…What a Feeling

Released in 1983, Flashdance… What a Feeling became inseparable from the movie Flashdance and the spirit of the early ’80s. Performed by Irene Cara, the song captures the rush of wanting more — more freedom, more movement, more belief in yourself. It starts soft and hopeful, then builds into something triumphant, mirroring the journey of someone pushing past doubt. The track won an Academy Award and topped charts worldwide, but its real power is emotional. Flashdance… What a Feeling represents a moment when pop music fully embraced motivation — not as pressure, but as joy. It still sounds like confidence taking its first deep breath.