Cover Versions
- In August, following the success of the English version in Japan, singer Miki Asakura released a popular Japanese language version, that was subsequently used as the theme for the TBS drama Stewardess Monogatari (A Stewardess' Story) starring Chiemi Hori.
- Stela Enache recorded a Romanian cover – "Ce e iubirea", under the dictatorial regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu, released with a daring video for that period.
- Céline Dion sang the song live and included it on her live album Céline Dion en concert.
- Cara recorded a reworked version of "What a Feeling" with Swiss dance music artist DJ BoBo, winner of 10 World Music Awards. The duet featured new lyrics sung by DJ BoBo himself and reached No. 2 in Switzerland, No. 3 in Germany and No. 11 in Austria. The song was featured on DJ BoBo's album Planet Colors.
- Petra reached No. 44 on the French charts for Belgium with her remake entitled "What a Feeling".
- A eurodance cover by Karen Parry was released as a single.
- Reggae fusion singer Sean Kingston covered the song to promote his third studio album. The cover also contained some original lyrics.
- A cover of the song by Uruguayan actress/singer Natalia Oreiro was included in the movie Miss Tacuarembó.
- Lea Michele and Jenna Ushkowitz covered the song on Glee season 3's 20th episode.
- Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts from british pop group Girls Aloud covered the song in 2006 as part of their Musical Medley during their Chemistry Tour.
- German singer Ramona Wulf released a German version in 1983 called "Flashdance: Tanz Im Feuer".
- Julia DeMato and Hollie Cavanagh in the second and eleventh seasons of American Idol.
- All-female a cappella group Delilah covered the song during season three of NBC's The Sing-Off.
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