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Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Season 3 Favourite Episode - Poll Results
The results from the favourite season 3 episode poll are in and your votes have been counted.
"Consequences" is your favourite episode, with "The Deal" as your least favourite episode. The full results are:
1st "Consequences" - 46 votes
2nd = "Gonna Learn How To Fly Part1" - 44 votes
"Gonna Learn How To Fly Part 2"- 44 votes
4th "Hail To The Chief" - 42 votes
5th "Knockout" - 40 votes
6th "A Way Of Winning" - 38 votes
7th "Sheer Will" - 37 votes
8th "Rules" - 35 votes
9th "Signs" - 33 votes
10th= "Break dance" - 27 votes
"Catch A Falling star" - 27 votes
12th= "Equals" - 26 votes
"Bottle Of Blues" - 26 votes
"Stages" - 26 votes
"Heritage" - 26 votes
16th= "Secrets" - 25 votes
"Appearances" - 25 votes
"Home Again" - 25 votes
"The Home Front" - 25 votes
20th "Lisa's Song" - 23 votes
21st "The Deal" - 13 votes.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Doris Schwartz Time and Again season 3 Episode 10
The 3rd Season of my fan fiction story "Doris Schwartz Time And Again" continues with episode 10, titled "A Part of Each Other Forever". The title comes from the Season 3 song "Shadows and Light".
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Debbie Allen Celebrity ghost stories
Debbie Allen tells the story of how the ghost of her grandmother visited her. From an episode of the the Biography channels' Celebrity Ghost Stories.
Monday, 29 October 2012
Hooray For The City - Jack Mack & The Heart Attack
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Friday, 26 October 2012
Old Girlfriends - Billy Hufsey, Carlo Imperato & Gene Anthony Ray
"Old Girlfriends" comes from the season 3 episode "Bottle of Blues". Written by Robert Kraft it is performed by Billy Hufsey, Carlo Imperato and Gene Anthony Ray.
Music Booth Boogie Instrumental
Music Booth Boogie is an Instrumental track which comes from the season 3 episode "Bottle of Blues".
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Love Takes Time - Carlo Imperato
"Love Takes Time" comes from the season 3 episode "Appearances". Written by Gary Scott and Lori Lieberman, it is performed by Carlo Imperato.
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"My Friends With Good Intentions,
All look at me and say,
Going around in circles,
In a crazy kind of game.
Always there to catch me,
If I'm falling on my Face.
Running to my rescue,
When I'm not ready to be saved.
They can't imagine finding,
a more unlikely pair.
You so full of mystery and
Me So Unaware.
But I knew when I saw you,
that there judgement wasn't fair.
For you to give your heart away,
Is Something beautiful and rare.
Love takes time this much I know,
Oh Love needs time, to grow and grow.
It can close just like a violet,
Or open like a rose.
I never thought I'd find someone,
Who'd make me feel this way.
For once my mind is listening,
to what my heart can say.
If ever I get lost,
And My World is full of rain,
Just one look into your eyes,
And I'll be home Again.
Love takes time this much I know,
Oh Love needs time, to grow and grow.
It can close just like a violet,
Or open like a rose. "
All look at me and say,
Going around in circles,
In a crazy kind of game.
Always there to catch me,
If I'm falling on my Face.
Running to my rescue,
When I'm not ready to be saved.
They can't imagine finding,
a more unlikely pair.
You so full of mystery and
Me So Unaware.
But I knew when I saw you,
that there judgement wasn't fair.
For you to give your heart away,
Is Something beautiful and rare.
Love takes time this much I know,
Oh Love needs time, to grow and grow.
It can close just like a violet,
Or open like a rose.
I never thought I'd find someone,
Who'd make me feel this way.
For once my mind is listening,
to what my heart can say.
If ever I get lost,
And My World is full of rain,
Just one look into your eyes,
And I'll be home Again.
Love takes time this much I know,
Oh Love needs time, to grow and grow.
It can close just like a violet,
Or open like a rose. "
Prelude in C Minor by Chopin
Chopin's Prelude in C minor comes from the season 3 episode "Appearances" where it is used as the new students audition for Lydia.Download MP3
This music was used by Barry Manilow as the inspiration for his song "Could It Be Magic".
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Starmaker - 30th Anniversary
30 years ago today "Starmaker" hit number 3, it's peak position on the U.K. charts. The "Starmaker" information page is now set up on the "Flashback To The 80s - Music and Light Website.
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The Sheet Music is now also available.
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Starmaker Review & songs Words From Smash Hits 1982
Smash Hits Magazine 30th September 1982 to October 13th review of Starmaker. 14th October to 25th October 1982 Song words.
Monday, 22 October 2012
Turn It On Peabo Bryson
"Turn It On" comes from the season 3 episode "Equals" and is written and performed by guest star Peabo Bryson.
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Friday, 19 October 2012
Carmine Caridi Lunch with the Goombas
Carmine Caridi and Fame season 5 guest star Robert Constanzo, along with some for their actor buddies have lunch every monday.
In this video "Lunch with the Goombas" Carmine tells the story of how he missed out on the part of "The Godfather".
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Doris Schwartz Time and Again Season 3 Episode 9
The 3rd Season of my fan fiction story "Doris Schwartz Time And Again" continues with episode 9, titled "Some Get Lost". The title comes from the Season 4 song "Dare To Dream".
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Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Monday, 15 October 2012
It's In Everyone Of Us - Kids From Fame
"It's In Everyone Of Us" comes from the season 3 episode "Sheer Will". Written by David Pomerantz it is performed by Valerie Landsburg, Gene Anthony Ray, Cynthia Gibb and Billy Hufsey.
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Friday, 12 October 2012
My Top 5 Least Favourite Season 3 Episodes
My Top 5 Least Favourite Season 3 Episodes (in Reverse Order):
5) "Appearances"
More doomed love and a pointless romance for Holly and Chris that goes
nowhere and is never mentioned again.
4) "Secrets"
Coco is gone and no one really mentions her! Both stories here concentrate
way too much on guest stars. Both are big subjects and neither gets enough
time to do them justice.
3) "The Home Front"
A lacklustre season finale that I find quite boring. Chris' family problems
and conflict is okay but doesn't really go anywhere and Doris having a
problem with Alicia comes from nowhere. They introduced this new
character but didn't seem to know what to do with her. At least she doesn't
perform any opera in this episode!
2) "Catch A Falling Star"
Too much emphasis on a boring guest star and a plot full of too much
coincidence. That together with some uninspiring music places this one
near the bottom of the pile for me.
1) "The Deal"
This is a terrible story about a supposed gangster who wants to get a young
opera singer into the school. Opera on Fame just doesn't work for me.
Maybe had the story been more interesting they could have pulled this off
but this is not only my least favourite season 3 episodes but also one of my
least favourites from all 6 seasons.
More doomed love and a pointless romance for Holly and Chris that goes
nowhere and is never mentioned again.
Coco is gone and no one really mentions her! Both stories here concentrate
way too much on guest stars. Both are big subjects and neither gets enough
time to do them justice.
A lacklustre season finale that I find quite boring. Chris' family problems
and conflict is okay but doesn't really go anywhere and Doris having a
problem with Alicia comes from nowhere. They introduced this new
character but didn't seem to know what to do with her. At least she doesn't
perform any opera in this episode!
Too much emphasis on a boring guest star and a plot full of too much
coincidence. That together with some uninspiring music places this one
near the bottom of the pile for me.
1) "The Deal"
This is a terrible story about a supposed gangster who wants to get a young
opera singer into the school. Opera on Fame just doesn't work for me.
Maybe had the story been more interesting they could have pulled this off
but this is not only my least favourite season 3 episodes but also one of my
least favourites from all 6 seasons.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Dance Dance Dance
"Dance " comes from the Season 3 episode "Break Dance". Written by Barry Fasman and Sue Sheridan, it is performed by Unknown.
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I Still Believe In Me - Erica Gimpel Solo
Written by Gary Portnoy and Susan Sheridan, "I still Believe In Me" was performed in 2 episodes, season 1's "Passing Grade" where Erica and Debbie performed it as a duet and Season 3's "Break Dance" where Erica performs it as a solo. This is Erica's Solo Version.
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Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Monday, 8 October 2012
False Alarm - Lee Curreri
"False Alarm" comes from the season 3 episode "Rules" and is written and performed by Lee Curreri.
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The Best In You And Me - Kids From Fame
"The Best In You and Me" comes from the season 3 episode "Rules". Written by Michael Cruz it is performed by Erica Gimpel, Valerie Landsburg, Carlo Imperato and Gene Anthony Ray.Download MP3
Bruno Plays for Lisa
This short instrumental piece performed by Lee Curreri, comes from the season 3 episode "Rules".
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Friday, 5 October 2012
My Top 5 Favourite Season 3 Episodes
My Top 5 Favourite Season 3 Episodes ( in reverse order):
5) "Gonna Learn How To Fly - Part 2"
It doesn't quite live up to part one but it's a close 2nd and the conflict
with the new characters makes this really interesting. The energy of
Midnight Celebration is really infectious.
4) "Gonna Learn How To Fly - Part 1"
The Season starts with a bang and to me everything seems brighter and
better than before. Then the emotional punch of Angelo Martelli dying
kicks in and with Bruno having to leave school there's not a dry eye in the
house. Fame's only cliff hanger really does leave us wanting more. Plus the
music is great.
3) "Lisa's Song"
I loved the intrigue and mystery of this episode from beginning to end. Mrs
Berg is on top form with some great comedy and both songs are wonderful
additions to the story.
2) "Hail To The Chief"
This is a great ensemble episode with lots of squabbles amongst the
characters and everyone has something to do. However it is the great
uptempo music that makes this episode as the songs showcase the new
characters.
1) "Consequences"
Another great ensemble episode. A simple idea gets out of hand and
complicated as loyalties are tested. Fame at it's best and with 2 fantastic
songs, one ballad and one uptempo this episode takes some beating.
It doesn't quite live up to part one but it's a close 2nd and the conflict
with the new characters makes this really interesting. The energy of
Midnight Celebration is really infectious.
The Season starts with a bang and to me everything seems brighter and
better than before. Then the emotional punch of Angelo Martelli dying
kicks in and with Bruno having to leave school there's not a dry eye in the
house. Fame's only cliff hanger really does leave us wanting more. Plus the
music is great.
I loved the intrigue and mystery of this episode from beginning to end. Mrs
Berg is on top form with some great comedy and both songs are wonderful
additions to the story.
This is a great ensemble episode with lots of squabbles amongst the
characters and everyone has something to do. However it is the great
uptempo music that makes this episode as the songs showcase the new
characters.
Another great ensemble episode. A simple idea gets out of hand and
complicated as loyalties are tested. Fame at it's best and with 2 fantastic
songs, one ballad and one uptempo this episode takes some beating.
You Can't Stand Up Alone - Billy Hufsey solo
"You Can't Stand Up Alone" comes from the season 3 episode "Knock out". Written by Martha Carson This is a short reprise of the song from the end of the episode performed by Billy Hufsey.
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I Know I Can - Gene Anthony Ray
"I Know I Can" comes from the season 3 episode "Knockout". Written by Barry Fasman and sue Sheridan, it is performed by Gene Anthony Ray.
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Waiting For Caroline
"Waiting For Caroline" comes from the season 3 episode "Knock Out" and is performed by Eartha Robinson, Margaret Williams and Darryl Tribble.
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Thursday, 4 October 2012
Doris Schwartz Time and Again Season 3 Episode 8
The 3rd Season of my fan fiction story "Doris Schwartz Time And Again" continues with episode 8, titled "Together As One". The title comes from the Season 4 song "We Stand (Together As One)".
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