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Stars (other)
Stars are luminous astronomical objects. Stars or STARS may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional entities * S.T.A.R. Labs, an organization in the DC Comics fictional universe * S.T.A.R.S., a police group in the '' Resident Evil'' series * S.T.A.R.S., an organisation in the Marvel Universe Music Groups * Stars (Australian band), from the 1970s * Stars (British band), a 1972 supergroup * Stars (Canadian band), an indie rock group formed in 2000 * The Stars (band), a Japanese psychedelic rock group Albums * ''Stars'' (Cher album) * ''Stars'' (Collabro album) * ''Stars'' (Janis Ian album) * ''Stars'', an album by Lala Karmela * ''Stars'' (Makai album) * ''Stars'' (Simply Red album) * ''Stars'' (Sylvester album) * '' Stars: The Best of 1992–2002'', by The Cranberries Songs * "Stars" (B'z song) * "Stars" (Chloë song) * "Stars" (Dan Fogelberg song) * "Stars" (Destine song) * "Stars" (Dubstar song) * "Stars" (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals song) * "St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars
A star is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night, but their immense distances from Earth make them appear as fixed points of light. The most prominent stars have been categorised into constellations and asterisms, and many of the brightest stars have proper names. Astronomers have assembled star catalogues that identify the known stars and provide standardized stellar designations. The observable universe contains an estimated to stars. Only about 4,000 of these stars are visible to the naked eye, all within the Milky Way galaxy. A star's life begins with the gravitational collapse of a gaseous nebula of material composed primarily of hydrogen, along with helium and trace amounts of heavier elements. Its total mass is the main factor determining its evolution and eventual fate. A star shines for most of its active life du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Dan Fogelberg Song)
"Stars" is a 1972 song from Dan Fogelberg's debut album, '' Home Free''. It appears as the second track on the album. The song was written by Fogelberg and produced by Norbert Putnam, and was released on the Epic label. It was later covered Amy Holland in 1980 on her self-titled debut album and by Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer and musician. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of 8 and recording for the first time at 14. She signed with ... on her 2001 album ''New Favorite''. References 1972 songs 1972 singles Dan Fogelberg songs Amy Holland songs 1980 singles Songs written by Dan Fogelberg Epic Records singles Capitol Records singles {{1980s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burn Your Fire For No Witness
''Burn Your Fire for No Witness'' is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Angel Olsen Angel Olsen (born Angelina Maria Carroll; January 22, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from St. Louis, Missouri who lives in Asheville, North Carolina. To date, Olsen has released six studio albums: ''Half Way Home'' (2012), .... It was released in February 2014 under Jagjaguwar Records. "Forgiven/Forgotten", "Hi-Five" and "Windows" were released as singles. A deluxe edition was released on November 18, 2014, with five additional tracks. Critical reception ''Burn Your Fire for No Witness'' garnered broadly positive reviews from critics. '' Turntable Kitchen'' called it "spellbinding and beautifully composed," while further describing it as "an album spilling over with heart-swelling and painfully visceral romance." '' The A.V. Club'' named it the best album of 2014. '' The Village Voice''s Pazz & Jop annual critics' poll named ''Burn Your Fire for No Wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Know-It-All
''Know-It-All'' is the debut studio album by Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara. It was released on November 13, 2015 through Def Jam Recordings. The album followed the release of her debut extended play (EP) ''Four Pink Walls'' (2015), which Cara regarded as a preview of the album. ''Know-It-All'' contains the five original songs from '' Four Pink Walls'' as well as five new songs recording for the album. Cara co-wrote all the tracks and worked closely with Pop & Oak and Sebastian Kole amongst others. The album led Cara to receive the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2018. Writing and recording Preliminary work on the album began in 2013, with recording taking place in 2014 in New York into 2015. Cara worked with several producers including Kuya, Malay, Alan Nglish, Fredro, Pop & Oak and Sebastian Kole. The latter helped in the conception of the opening track "Seventeen". The song was written when Cara was about eighteen: "It was a whole bunch of feelings. We got to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (¥$ Song)
"Stars" (originally "In the Stars") is a song by the American hip hop superduo ¥$, composed of rapper Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla Sign, released as the opening track on their debut studio album, ''Vultures 1'' (2024). The song features uncredited vocals from Darhyl Camper, Camper. It was produced by the duo alongside Aver Ray, Camper, FnZ, JPEGMafia, Shdøw, the Legendary Traxster, and Timbaland. Apart from Shdøw and Timbaland, the producers served as co-writers with Lucien Parker and Quentin Miller. A dark Gospel music, gospel track, it features a Sampling (music), sample of "Good Luck" by Dijon Duenas, Dijon. Lyrically, the song sees West and Ty Dolla Sign boasting of their accomplishments. "Stars" received lukewarm reviews from Music journalism, music critics, who mostly praised the composition. Some commended the vocals, although other critics found the song underwhelming. The song debuted at number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, alongside reaching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Switchfoot Song)
"Stars" is the first single released from American rock band Switchfoot's fifth album '' Nothing Is Sound''. "Stars" was released to radio on June 28, 2005, and again on July 5. It was the most-added song on Modern Rock Radio in its first week of release and peaked at number sixteen on the US Modern Rock chart. The song was certified gold as a digital single on December 13, 2005.RIAA Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - Switchfoot single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Simply Red Song)
"Stars" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red, released in November 1991 as the second single from their fourth album of the same name (1991). Written by lead singer Mick Hucknall and produced by Stewart Levine, it became the first single from the album to crack the UK top 10, reaching number eight in December 1991. Outside the UK, "Stars" reached the top 10 in Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg and Zimbabwe and peaked within the top 40 in more than 10 other countries. In the United States it climbed to number 44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, marking the band's last appearance on the listing, and reached number eight on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. ''Q Magazine'' included "Stars" in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever" in 2003. The song was featured on the band's compilation albums, ''Greatest Hits'' in 1996, '' Simply Red 25: The Greatest Hits'' in 2008 and '' Song Book 1985–2010'' in 2013. Chart performance "Stars" was a major hit in Europe, becomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Roxette Song)
"Stars" is a song by Swedish pop music duo Roxette, released on 26 July 1999 as the third single from their sixth studio album, ''Have a Nice Day'' (1999). It was their first – and only – foray into the techno subgenre and features a children's choir in the song's chorus. A remix of the song by production collective Almighty served as the version which was predominantly played on European radio. The song became a hit throughout Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and in Germany, where it became the album's best-performing single. Its music video was directed by Anton Corbijn. Background and recording "Stars" was originally demoed as a guitar-driven rock song, but its arrangement was overhauled in the recording studio. It instead became an up-tempo dance, electropop and techno song, which was a new musical direction for Roxette. Lead vocals were performed by Marie Fredriksson, and the song features a children's choir in the chorus. Per Gessle was inspired to incorporate a chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Mika Nakashima Song)
"Stars" is the debut single by Japanese singer Mika Nakashima. The single was released on November 7, 2001, reached number three on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart The Oricon Singles Chart is the Japanese music industry-standard singles popularity chart issued daily, weekly, monthly and yearly by Oricon. Chart rankings are based on physical singles' sales. Until 2017, Oricon did not track download sales. In J ..., and sold 469,180 copies, making it her highest-selling single to date. "Stars" was the theme song of the Japanese TV drama ''Kizudarake no Love Song'', in which Mika also made her acting debut. The song is described as a luxurious, adult contemporary ballad with an easy listening-tinged arrangement and a haunting melody. Track listing Charts and sales Single charts Certifications Release history References 2001 debut singles Mika Nakashima songs Songs written by Yasushi Akimoto Japanese television drama theme songs 2001 songs Sony Music Entertai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Janis Ian Song)
"Stars" is the title track on the Stars (Janis Ian album), sixth studio album of American singer-songwriter Janis Ian. The song is a somber guitar ballad about the pitfalls, fleetingness, and consequences of fame. Nina Simone version Jazz and blues singer Nina Simone performed a modified version of "Stars" live at the 1976 Montreux Jazz Festival held in Montreux, Switzerland. Simone's version was played on the piano, included new lyrics, and had a more somber tone then that of Ian's, fitting the mental and financial struggles the artist was facing in the decline of her career. A recording of Simone's performance was preserved. Simone released another rendition of "Stars" in her live compilation album ''Let it Be Me'' (1987) and posthumously, the Montreux version, in ''Nina Simone: The Montreux Years'' (2021). Simone's Montreux cover version was played during the final moments of the season 3 finale of the Netflix Adult animation, adult cartoon ''BoJack Horseman''. Jen Chaney wro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Erika Jayne Song)
"Stars" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Erika Jayne for her debut studio album '' Pretty Mess'' (2009). Released as the album's second single, the song was first distributed digitally on December 6, 2007, accompanied by a CD single released in the same month. The CD single included nine remixes of the song in addition to the single version. "Stars" is featured in the comedy film ''American Summer'' (2011) starring Efren Ramirez and Matthew Lillard. Musically, the track is a house song, with an EDM influence. Commercially successful, "Stars" managed to peak at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play in 2008, becoming her second consecutive single to do so, following "Roller Coaster A roller coaster, or rollercoaster, is a type of amusement ride that employs a form of elevated railroad track designed with tight turns, steep slopes, and sometimes inversions. Passengers ride along the track in open cars, and the rides are o ...". Music vid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars (Hum Song)
"Stars" is the second single from Hum's 1995 album '' You'd Prefer an Astronaut''. The single was moderately successful in the United States, peaking at number eleven on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks, and at number twenty-eight on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. Recording "Stars"which was written by Hum bandmembers Matt Talbott, Jeff Dimpsey, Tim Lash, and Bryan St. Perehad been penned by the band years prior to their signing with RCA Records. The single was produced by the band and Keith Cleversley. The '' St. Louis Post-Dispatch'' described the song, along with the other Hum tracks "The Pod" and "I'd Like Your Hair Long", as featuring a "fuzzed-out barrage of guitars hatsuggest a mixture of the pummeling sound of Dinosaur Jr. and the more dreamy soundscapes of Irish or British bands like My Bloody Valentine or Lush." '' Vox'' magazine wrote, "Tracks like 'Stars' ... are achingly melancholic, but Talbott's detached tone and the crashing outbreak of guitars prevents the ongf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
