Relive the high-energy 1983 performance that defined an era: Michael Sembello - Maniac (1983) (Official Video) ClassicVideos80s YouTube• Apr 17, 2015
Michael Sembello ’s 1983 hit "Maniac" originally stemmed from a dark, horror-inspired premise about a serial killer before being transformed into an iconic Flashdance anthem. Through the efforts of producer Phil Ramone, the track’s morbid, original lyrics were repurposed to fit the story of an aspiring dancer, resulting in a #1 Billboard hit and an Academy Award nomination.
Relive the high-energy 1983 performance that defined an era: Michael Sembello - Maniac (1983) (Official Video) ClassicVideos80s YouTube• Apr 17, 2015
Michael Sembello ’s 1983 hit "Maniac" originally stemmed from a dark, horror-inspired premise about a serial killer before being transformed into an iconic Flashdance anthem. Through the efforts of producer Phil Ramone, the track’s morbid, original lyrics were repurposed to fit the story of an aspiring dancer, resulting in a #1 Billboard hit and an Academy Award nomination.
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