Wishing on a Star

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"Wishing on a Star"
Wishing on a Star - Rose Royce.jpg
Single by Rose Royce
from the album In Full Bloom
B-side "Love, More Love"
Released1978
Recorded1977
Genre Soul/R&B
Length
  • 4:52 (album version)
  • 3:57 (single version)
Label Whitfield
Songwriter(s) Billie Rae Calvin
Producer(s) Norman Whitfield
Rose Royce singles chronology
"Ooh Boy"
(1977)		"Wishing on a Star"
(1978)		"It Makes You Feel Like Dancin'"
(1978)

"Wishing on a Star" is a ballad first recorded by American soul and R&B group Rose Royce. It was written by former Undisputed Truth member Billie Rae Calvin, and produced by Norman Whitfield. The song was originally offered to Barbra Streisand for an album project but she declined. It was first released as a single by Rose Royce in 1977 and has since been recorded by numerous acts including the Cover Girls in 1992, Jay-Z in 1998, Beyonce in 2005, and Seal in 2011. 21 Savage used a sample of the original 1977 version for his hit All of Me, which was released on his 2024 album American Dream, and used earlier in the trailer for his debut film, American Dream: The 21 Savage Story

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Rose Royce version

Included on their second album, In Full Bloom (1977), "Wishing on a Star" is a slow ballad written by former Undisputed Truth member Billie Rae Calvin and produced by Norman Whitfield. It was sung by Gwen Dickey under her stage name. The lyrics concern a woman longing for the return of an ex-lover so that they can resume their relationship. The original version of "Wishing on a Star" peaked at number 52 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

Charts

Chart (1978)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)22
Belgium (VRT Top 30)14
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)15
UK Singles (OCC)3
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard )1
US Hot Soul Singles ( Billboard ) [1] 52

Fresh 4 version

British DJ and production group, Fresh 4, released their cover in September 1989. The group consisted of a group consisting of Paul Southey (Suv), Krust, Judge and Flynn Thompson. It was produced by Smith & Mighty and featured Lizz E, and became the group's only notable UK hit, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. [2]

Charts

Chart (1989)Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)22
UK Singles (OCC)10

The Cover Girls version

"Wishing on a Star"
The Cover Girls-Wishing on a Star.jpg
Single by the Cover Girls
from the album Here It Is
ReleasedMay 1992
Length4:05 (single edit), 4:44 (album version)
Label Epic Records
Songwriter(s) Billie Rae Calvin
Producer(s) Tony Moran, Andy Marvel
The Cover Girls singles chronology
"Funk Boutique"
(1991)		"Wishing on a Star"
(1992)		"Thank You'"
(1992)

The Cover Girls recorded a cover of the song in 1992 for their third album Here It Is. It was the first single featuring new lead singer Michelle Valentine. The group's version peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the 49th biggest single of 1992 in America. [3] While the group had had success in America up to that point, the single was their first single to become a hit when it was released in Europe, peaking at number 6 in the Netherlands and number 38 in the UK. [4]

In Brazil, this version gained popularity after being included in the soap opera De Corpo e Alma soundtrack, being the theme of the character Yasmin Bianchi, who was played by actress Daniella Perez.

The Cover Girls also recorded a Spanish version of the song.

Formats and track listings

CD

  1. "Wishing on a Star (Radio edit)"
  2. "Wishing on a Star (Spanish version)"

CD Maxi

  1. "Wishing on a Star (7-inch version)"
  2. "Wishing on a Star (12-inch mix)"
  3. "Wishing on a Star (Magic Sessions Dub 1)"
  4. "Wishing on a Star (Magic Sessions Vocal Dub)"
  5. "Wishing on a Star (Jeep 12-inch)"

Vinyl

A-Side

  1. "Wishing on a Star (12-inch Mix)"
  2. "Wishing on a Star (Jeep 12-inch)"
  3. "Wishing on a Star (Magic Sessions Dub 1)"

B-Side

  1. "Wishing on a Star (TNT Dub)"
  2. "Wishing on a Star (Amigo Dub)"
  3. "Wishing on a Star (Acapella)"

Charts

Randy Crawford version

"Wishing on a Star"
Single by Randy Crawford
from the album Every Kind of Mood: Raandy, Randi, Randee
ReleasedSeptember 1998
Length3:59 (single edit), 4:50 (album version)
Label WEA
Songwriter(s) Billie Rae Calvin
Producer(s) Mousse T.
Randy Crawford singles chronology
"Silence"
(1998)		"Wishing on a Star"
(1998)		"The Captain of Her Heart"
(1998)

American jazz and R&B singer Randy Crawford recorded a cover of the song for her 1998 album Every Kind of Mood: Randy, Randi, Randee. The song was produced by Mousse T., and released as the third single off the album in September 1998.

Charts

Chart (1998)Peak
position
Germany (Official German Charts)83
UK Singles (OCC)90
UK R&B (OCC) [6] 21
US Hot Dance Club Play ( Billboard )14

Jay-Z version

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"Wishing on a Star"
WishingonaStar.jpg
Single by Jay-Z featuring Gwen Dickey
from the album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (UK Edition)
ReleasedMarch 11, 1998
Recorded1997
Length5:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Trackmasters
Jay-Z singles chronology
"Be Alone No More"
(1998)		"Wishing on a Star"
(1998)		"It's Alright"
(1998)
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