Shooting Star (album)
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Shooting Star is the 1980 self-titled debut album by the group Shooting Star
. Shooting Star was the first American musical act signed by then upstart label Virgin Records
. Gus Dudgeon
, mainly known for his work with Elton John
, produced the album. You Got What I Need, Bring It On, Tonight and Last Chance all received regular play on AOR
radio stations.
Shooting Star (band)
Shooting Star is a rock band from Kansas City, Missouri.The band formed in the late 1970s. After quickly gaining enormous popularity in the Kansas City area, Shooting Star became the first American group to sign with Virgin Records. They recorded their 1979 debut album in England with legendary...
. Shooting Star was the first American musical act signed by then upstart label Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. Gus Dudgeon
Gus Dudgeon
Angus Boyd Dudgeon , most commonly known as Gus Dudgeon was an English record producer, most notable for production of many of Elton John's recordings.-Early career:...
, mainly known for his work with Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, produced the album. You Got What I Need, Bring It On, Tonight and Last Chance all received regular play on AOR
Album-oriented rock
Album-oriented rock is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists.-Music played:Most radio formats are based on a select, tight rotation of hit singles...
radio stations.
Track listing
- You Got What I Need (McLain, West) - 3:45
- Don't Stop Now (McLain, West) - 4:36
- Higher (Brown, McLain, West) - 4:15
- Just Friends (McLain, West) - 3:58
- Bring It On (McLain, West) - 4:45
- Tonight (McLain, West) - 4:38
- Rainfall (McLain, West) - 2:49
- Midnight Man (McLain, West) - 3:35
- Stranger (McLain, West) - 4:47
- Last Chance (McLain, West) - 6:51
- Wild In The Street (McLain, West) - 4:28 (Bonus track on CD)
Musicians
- Gary West- Lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic and rhythm guitar, drums, and assorted percussion
- Van McLain- Lead guitar, vocals
- Steve Thomas- Drums
- Charles Waltz- Harmony vocals, violin, keyboards
- Ron Verlin- Bass Guitar
- Bill Guffy- Keyboards