Out Here on My Own
| "Out Here on My Own" | ||||
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| Single by Irene Cara | ||||
| from the album Fame | ||||
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| Released | August 1980 | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | RSO | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lesley Gore, Michael Gore | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Gore | |||
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"Out Here on My Own" is a ballad from the 1980 musical film Fame, performed by Irene Cara (vocals) and Frank Owens (piano). It was written by sibling songwriting duo Lesley Gore (lyricist) and Michael Gore (composer). The recording was produced by Michael Gore. Cara sang the song at the 1981 Academy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Original Song. The song was released on the Fame soundtrack, which also contains an instrumental version of the track.