Shooting Star (Shooting Star album)

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Shooting Star
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ReleasedJanuary 28, 1980
Genre Rock
Hard rock
Label Virgin Records
Producer Gus Dudgeon
Shooting Star chronology
Shooting Star
(1980)
Hang On for Your Life
(1981)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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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. The album peaked at number 147 on the Billboard 200 album charts. [2] A reviewer for AllMusic called "Last Chance" one of the finest songs ever. [1]

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Van McLain and Gary West (except where noted).

No.TitleLength
1."You Got What I Need"3:45
2."Don't Stop Now"4:36
3."Higher" (Michael Brown, McLain, West)4:15
4."Just Friends"3:58
5."Bring It On"4:45
6."Tonight"4:38
7."Rainfall"2:49
8."Midnight Man"3:35
9."Stranger"4:47
10."Last Chance"6:51
11."Wild In The Street" (Bonus track on CD)4:28

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 Shooting Star at AllMusic
  2. "Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard .