Star Star
The Rolling Stones
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Baby, baby, I've been so sad since you've been gone Way back to New York City Where you do belong Honey, I missed your two-tone kisses Legs wrapped around me tight If I ever get back to Fun City, girl I'm gonna make you scream all night Honey, honey, call me on the telephone I know you're movin' out to Hollywood With your can of tasty foam All those beat up friends of mine Got to get you in their books And lead guitars and movie stars Get their tongues beneath your hood Yeah! You're a star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star Yeah, a star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star A star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker star Yeah, I heard about you Polaroid's Now that's what I call obscene Your tricks with fruit was kind a cute I bet you keep your pussy clean Honey, I miss your two tone kisses Legs wrapped around me tight If I ever get back to New York, girl Gonna make you scream all night Yeah! You're a star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star Yeah, a star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star A star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker star Yeah, Ali McGraw got mad with you For givin' head to Steve McQueen Yeah, and me we made a pretty pair Fallin' through the Silver Screen Honey, I'm open to anything I don't know where to draw the line Yeah, I'll make bets that you're gonna get John Wayne before he dies Yeah! You're a star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star Yeah, a star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star A star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker star Yes you are A star fucker, star fucker, star fucker, star fucker star
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Star Star" is a song by the British rock band "The Rolling Stones". It was formed in London in 1962 and stands as one of the most enduring and influential rock bands in history.
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Song OriginThe song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the principal songwriters of the band.
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Album Inclusion"Star Star" included in the Rolling Stones' 1973 album "Goats Head Soup". The album marked a shift in the band's sound from the hard rock music towards more melodic and ballad-oriented sound.
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Unique Song TitleThe song was originally titled "Starfucker" until Atlantic Records owner Ahmet Ertegun (The Rolling Stones' record company at the time) insisted on the change.
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Lyrics ControversyThe lyrics of "Star Star" are notoriously lewd. The song is infamous for its sexually explicit lyrics and is about a groupie.
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Airplay RestrictionDue to the explicit and graphic sexual manner of the lyrics, "Star Star" was banned from airplay on many radio stations.
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Live PerformancesDespite the controversy, the song remained a live favorite for the band. It was frequently performed on their '73/'74 tour in support of Goats Head Soup.
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Celebrity MentionsThe song's lyrics famously name-check several movie stars of the era, including Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen.
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Apology IssuedThe band had to issue an apology to the BBC after performing the song during a live concert broadcast due to the explicit lyrics.
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Parody and InfluenceThe song "Star Star", despite its controversy, has been parodied and referenced by various artists over the years, underlying its pervasive influence on the rock genre.
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