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Out Here on My Own "Out Here on My Own" is a ballad from the 1980 musical film Fame, performed by Irene Cara. It was written by sibling songwriting duo Lesley Gore (lyricist) and Michael Gore (composer).[1] The song was produced by Michael Gore, and published by MGM BMI/Variety ASCAP.[2] Cara performed the song at the 1981 Academy Awards, where the song was nominated for Best Original Song.[3] The song was released on the soundtrack to the 1980 film Fame, which also contains an instrumental version of the track.[4]