Underneath the Stars

Mariah Carey

About Underneath the Stars

"Underneath the Stars" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. The romance song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, for her fifth studio album, Daydream (1995). It was released on April 5, 1996 through Columbia Records, as the sixth and final single from the album, and as a B-side to "Forever" in Australia. The R&B-influenced song, which has been considered by Carey as one of her personal favorites, features a soft melody and retro-style melody, and had music critics drawing comparisons to earlier works from one of her vocal inspirations, Minnie Riperton. "Underneath the Stars" received a limited number of pressings in the United States, and failed to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, the song did manage to chart at number sixty-nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs airplay component chart. Critically, it was considered one of the best songs on Daydream by music reviewers. A music video was shot for "Underneath the Stars" in Europe, but the video remains unreleased. 


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2011
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One summer night
We ran away for a while
Laughing we hurried beneath the sky
To an obscure place to hide
That no one could find

And we drifted to another state of mind
And imagined I was yours and you were mine
As we lay upon the grass
There in the dark
Underneath the stars
Underneath the stars

Weak in the knees
Wrapped in the warm gentle breeze
So shy a bundle of butterflies
Flush with heat of desire
On a natural high

As we drifted to another place in time
And the feeling was so heady and sublime
As I lost my heart in you
There in the dark
Underneath the stars

Beautiful and bitter sweetly
You were fading into me
And I was gently fading into you
But the time went sailing by
Reluctantly we said good bye
And left our secret place so far behind
And I lay in bed all night and I was
Drifting drifting drifting drifting

And imagined I was yours and you were mine
As we lay upon the grass
There in the dark
Underneath the stars
Underneath the stars
Underneath the stars
Underneath the stars
Underneath the stars
Underneath the stars

Underneath the stars, baby, baby

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: Walter Afansieff, Mariah Carey

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24 facts about this song

Release Date
"Underneath the Stars" was released on April 5, 1996, as the fifth single from Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream".
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genres of R&B and Soul, incorporating a slowed-down contemporary R&B beat and soft melody.
Inspiration
Mariah Carey drew inspiration from the 1980s R&B music she grew up listening to during her teenage years while writing and producing "Underneath the Stars".
Commercial Success
Despite not having a commercial release in the United States, the song reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
International Success
Internationally, "Underneath the Stars" became a top 20 hit in Canada and reached the top 40 in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics who praised its dreamy feel, Mariah’s vocal performance, and its nostalgic throwback to the '80s soul music.
Music Video
The original video footage for "Underneath The Stars" was lost, and only found and released by Mariah Carey in 2020.
Live Performance
Mariah Carey has performed "Underneath the Stars" live on many tours, including the Daydream World Tour.
Personal Significance
In several interviews, Carey has mentioned "Underneath the Stars" as one of her favorite songs from her catalogue.
Lyrics
"Underneath the Stars" tells a story of a loving memory of a night the singer spent lying with their significant other under the stars. Carey often refers to it as a very personal song.
Lost Remix
There was a "Drifting Remix” of "Underneath the Stars". Mariah Carey unearthed and shared this remix on social media platforms in 2020, decades after its initial completion.
Recording Process
The song was recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City.
Collaboration
"Underneath the Stars" was co-written and co-produced by Carey along with Walter Afanasieff, a frequent collaborator.
Album Success
"Underneath the Stars" was part of the "Daydream" album, which was Carey's second album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also topped charts in many other countries.
Release & Album
"Underneath The Stars" is a track from Mariah Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream," released on October 3, 1995.
Genre & Style
The song is characterized by its fusion of R&B, pop, and soul music genres.
Inspiration
Mariah Carey cited the Stylistics’ “You are Everything” as a primary influence on the melody and arrangement of "Underneath The Stars".
Performance on Charts
Although the song was less commercially successful compared to other singles from the “Daydream,” it still reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 69 on the UK Singles chart.
Music Video
The song's music video was not released until 2016 on Carey's VEVO channel, despite being filmed during Carey's tour in Europe in 1996. It features various clips of Carey on her "Daydream World Tour."
Songwriting & Production
Mariah Carey co-wrote and co-produced "Underneath the Stars" with Walter Afanasieff, a frequent collaborator and successful music producer.
Critical Response
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its vintage feel and Carey's vocal performance.
Live Performances
"Underneath The Stars" was a part of the set list for Mariah Carey's Daydream World Tour in 1996 and her Butterfly World Tour in 1998.
Fan Reactions
Speaking at the 2012 BMI Urban Awards, Mariah revealed that "Underneath the Stars" is one of her favorite songs, a sentiment which many of her fans share.
Demo Version
A stripped-down "Drifting" remix of the song was released in 2021 on Carey's EP "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special", which was previously unavailable on any of her official releases.

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