A Thousand Stars
Keith Young, Kathy Young, The Innocents
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A thousand stars in the sky like the stars in your eyes They say to me that there'll never be No other love like you-oo for me-e-e A thousand stars in the sky make me realize You are the one love that I'll adore Tell me you love me Tell me you're mine once more (once more, once mo-o-ore) Each night I count the stars in the sky Hoping that you aren't telling me lies You're with me tonight, I'm captured by your charms Oh, pretty baby, won't you hold me in your arms? A thousand stars in the sky make me realize You are the one love that I'll adore Tell me you love me Tell me you're mine once more (once more, once mo-o-ore) Each night I count the stars in the sky Hoping that you aren't telling me lies You're with me tonight, I'm captured by your charms Oh, pretty baby, won't you hold me in your arms? A thousand stars in the sky make me realize You are the one love that I'll adore Tell me you love me Tell me you're mine once mo-o-re (I-I-I'm yours)
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12 facts about this song
Recording History"A Thousand Stars" is a song that was recorded by Kathy Young when she was just 15 years old.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US in November 1960.
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Original ArtistDespite Kathy Young's popular version, the song was originally performed by rock and roll duo "The Rivileers" in 1954, but their version did not chart.
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Backing BandIn Kathy Young's version of "A Thousand Stars", she was backed by the instrumental group, the Innocents.
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Careers LaunchedThe success of "A Thousand Stars" launched the careers of both Kathy Young and the Innocents.
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Early Career SuccessThe song solidified Kathy Young's status as one of the younger musicians (She was 15 then) to score a top ten hit.
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Song Duration"A Thousand Stars" has a duration of 3 minutes and 16 seconds, a typical length for a pop song at the time.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics speak of a lover's vow of a thousand stars in the sky and swearing eternal love.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in her 1961 album named "Kathy Young With The Innocents", and it is the most popular song on the album.
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Innocents Collaboration"A Thousand Stars" was the Innocents' first major hit as a backing band.
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Song CoverThe song has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including Billy Fury in 1963.
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Career ImpactAlthough Kathy Young continued to record music, "A Thousand Stars" remained her signature song.
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