The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll


"The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll" was a two-part special concert episode for the fourth season of the hit TV series Fame. The concert took place at the Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island, New York marking their second concert in the U.S. The first episode was broadcast on October 27, 1984, the second on January 26, 1985. The concert is the first of the season and the first starring new cast members Janet Jackson, Jesse Borrego, and Nia Peeples. With the title of the concert based on the 1984 single by Huey Lewis and the News of the same name, the concert was a tribute to Rock 'N' Roll, past and present.

The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll I

Summary

Billed as "Kids from Fame," the cast from "Fame" perform in their first concert of the season alongside the season four regular dancers. The theme of the first half is a tribute to the history of Rock 'N' Roll through the 50s and 60s including music from the Beatles to the Beach Boys.

Part I Set list

  1. "The Heart of Rock and Roll" – Performed by Billy Hufsey, Nia Peeples, Jesse Borrego, Gene Anthony Ray, Carlo Imperato, Janet Jackson, and Valarie Landsburg
  2. "Come Go with Me" – Performed by Carlo Imperato
  3. "Get a Job" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray
  4. "Book of Love" – Performed by Billy Hufsey
  5. "The Great Pretender" – Performed by Jesse Borrego
  6. "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" – Performed by Carlo Imperato
  7. "Teenager in Love" – Performed by Billy Hufsey
  8. "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" – Performed by Jesse Borrego, Carlo Imperato, Billy Hufsey, and Gene Anthony Ray
  9. "My Boyfriend's Back" – Performed by Nia Peeples
  10. "Leader of the Pack" – Performed by Valarie Landsburg
  11. "Mr. Lee" – Performed by Valarie Landsburg, Nia Peeples, and Janet Jackson
  12. "Chapel of Love" – Performed by Janet Jackson
  13. "The Boy from New York City" – Performed by Nia Peeples, Valarie Landsburg, and Janet Jackson
  14. *Tribute to Elvis Presley by Billy Hufsey:
  15. "Heartbreak Hotel"
  16. " Teddy Bear"
  17. "Can't Help Falling in Love"
  18. "Jailhouse Rock"
  19. *---End---
  20. "Don't Stand Another Chance" – Performed by Janet Jackson
  21. *Tribute to Rock 'N' Rock dances :
  22. "Rock Around the Clock" – Performed by Oren, Julia Waters & the Waters
  23. "The Stroll" – Performed by Luther Waters & the Waters
  24. "The Loco-Motion" – Performed by Maxine Waters & the Waters
  25. "The Monkey Time" – Performed by Oren Waters & the Waters
  26. "The Twist" – Performed by Oren Waters & the Waters
  27. "Walking the Dog" – Performed by Luther Waters
  28. "Disco Inferno" – Performed by Oren Waters & the Waters
  29. "Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming" – Performed by Oren Waters & the Waters
  30. "Footloose" – Performed by Oren Waters & the Waters
  31. *---End---
  32. "Holding Out for a Hero" – Performed by Valarie Landsburg
  33. *Tribute to The Beatles:
  34. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray, JesseBorrego, Billy Hufsey, and Carlo Imperato
  35. "Help!" – Performed by Carlo Imperato
  36. "Eleanor Rigby" – Performed by The Waters
  37. "Come Together" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray
  38. "All You Need Is Love" – Performed by Billy Hufsey
  39. "The End" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray, Jesse Borrego, Billy Hufsey, and Carlo Imperato
  40. *---End---
  41. "The Heart of Rock and Roll" – Performed by The Waters

    The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II

Summary

In the second half of the concert, the cast pay tribute to Stevie Wonder featuring covers of his hits ranging from "Fingertips " to "Ribbon in the Sky." Janet performs her brothers' hit "I Want You Back," Nia Peeples covers Pat Benatar's "Fire and Ice," and Jesse Borrego takes on Prince's "When Doves Cry."

Part II Set list

  1. "Kids in America" – Performed by Valarie Landsburg, Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray, Nia Peeples, Jesse Borrego, Billy Hufsey, and Janet Jackson
  2. "Infatuation" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray
  3. *Music of Motown Vs. the Music of the Beach:
  4. "Barbara Ann" – Performed by Carlo Imperato
  5. "Standing in the Shadows of Love" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray
  6. "Do You Want to Dance" – Performed by Nia Peeples
  7. "Dancing in the Street" – Performed by Janet Jackson
  8. "Good Vibrations" – Performed by Carlo Imperato
  9. "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray
  10. "Fun, Fun, Fun" – Performed by Nia Peeples
  11. "I Want You Back" – Performed by Janet Jackson
  12. "Wipe Out" – Musical Interlude
  13. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" – Performed by Carlo Imperato, Janet Jackson, Nia Peeples, and Gene Anthony Ray
  14. *---End---
  15. "Fire and Ice" – Performed by Nia Peeples
  16. "Stay with Me Tonight" – Performed by Jesse Borrego
  17. *Tribute to Stevie Wonder :
  18. "Fingertips" – Performed by Gene Anthony Ray
  19. "Living for the City" – Performed by Oren & the Waters
  20. "Isn't She Lovely" – Performed by Jesse Borrego
  21. "Superstition" – Performed by Oren & the Waters
  22. "Keep on Running" – Performed by Oren & the Waters
  23. "Ribbon in the Sky" – Performed by Oren & the Waters
  24. "Do I Do" – Performed by Oren & the Waters
  25. *---End---
  26. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" – Performed by Valarie Landsburg and Janet Jackson
  27. "Dancing in the Sheets" – Performed by Nia Peeples
  28. "Dancing in the Dark" – Performed by Carlo Imperato
  29. "When Doves Cry" – Performed by Jesse Borrego
  30. "Ghostbusters" – Performed by Billy Hufsey Carlo Imperato
  31. "Fame" – Performed by the "Fame" cast & the Waters

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