Star (Stealers Wheel song)
"Star" is a song written by Joe Egan and performed by Stealers Wheel. In 1974 it reached #6 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, #12 on the Canadian pop chart, #25 on the UK Singles Chart, and #29 on the U.S. pop chart.[1] It was featured on the band's 1973 album Ferguslie Park.[2]
| "Star" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Stealers Wheel | ||||
| from the album Ferguslie Park | ||||
| B-side | "What More Could You Want" | |||
| Released | November 1973 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joe Egan | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller | |||
| Stealers Wheel singles chronology | ||||
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The song was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.[3]
Charts
| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 67 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 25 |
Other versions
- John Wesley Harding featuring Fastball released a version of the song on Harding's 2018 compilation album Greatest Other People's Hits.[5]
References
- "Stealers Wheel, "Star" Chart Positions". Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- "Stealers Wheel, Ferguslie Park". Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- "Stealers Wheel, "Star" Single Release". Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 292. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "John Wesley Harding, Greatest Other People's Hits". Retrieved April 7, 2019.
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