How the 1980s Hit 'Maniac' Was Inspired by the Slasher Film of the Same Name

As music history lore, and apparently Sembello himself tell us, he wrote the high-energy track with his songwriting partner ...
Yahoo

'Flashdance' Soundtrack: A Look at the Songs That Made It the Ultimate '80s Dance Movie

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While some may say the narrative of Flashdance is a bit silly, the power of its soundtrack, which topped the Billboard charts in ...
American Songwriter

This No. 1 Hit From the 1980s Has Serial Killer Origins

Some of the biggest hits of the 80s came from movies. That opened up the playing field to all kinds of artists to score. You didn’t have to have an established brand name if you could get your song in ...
Business Insider

Serena Williams says she listens to 'Maniac' from 'Flashdance' as a pump up song before matches

Serena Williams said "Maniac" from "Flashdance" is on her pre-game pump-up playlist. She added that Beyoncé's "THIQUE" will also be on her US Open playlist. Williams is gearing up for the US Open, ...
Cleveland.com

Here's 12 seconds of LeBron James singing 'Maniac' from 'Flashdance'

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- God bless, LeBron James. The Cavaliers superstar has done everything for Northeast Ohio, from bringing a championship to Cleveland to revitalizing the local economy and giving back ...