You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)
Marilyn McCoo
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You can come as you are With just your heart And I'll take you in though You're rejected and hurt To me you're worth Girl, what you have within Oh honey, boy I don't need no superstar Cause I'll accept you as you are You won't be denied Cause I'm satisfied With the love that you can inspire You don't have to be a star, baby To be in my show Oh, honey You don't have to be a star, baby To be in my show Somebody nobody knows Could steal the tune that you want to hear So stop your running around Cause now you've found what was cloudy is clear Oh honey, there'll be no cheering from the crowds Just two hearts beating out loud There'll be no parade No tv or stage Only me till your dying day You don't have to be a star, baby To be in my show Oh, honey You don't have to be a star, baby To be in my show Don't think your star has to shine For me to find out where you're coming from Oh honey, girl, what is a beauty queen If it don't mean that I'm number one? I don't need no superstar Cause I'll accept you as you are You won't be denied Cause I'm satisfied With the love that you can inspire You don't have to be a star, baby To be in my show Oh, honey You don't have to be a star, baby To be in my show You don't have to be a star, baby
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Written by: JAMES DEAN, JOHN GLOVER
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" was released in 1976.
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Artist FactsThe song was performed by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., who were both original members of the group The 5th Dimension.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of R&B, Soul, and Disco.
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Chart RankingsThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 8, 1977, and stayed there for one week.
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Award RecognitionIn 1977, the song won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Album DetailsThe song was featured on the album "I Hope We Get to Love in Time" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song was noted for its lyrics. It's a love song that speaks to accepting someone for who they are, saying they don't have to be a star to be in the singer's "show."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists over the years including Gladys Knight and The Pips.
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Television AppearanceThe song was often performed by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. on their own CBS television series "The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show".
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Career ImpactThe song helped launch McCoo and Davis’ career as a duo after leaving The 5th Dimension and is often considered their signature song.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is often cited as an example of the positive, uplifting style of music popular in the late 1970s.
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Songwriters"You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" was written by James Dean and John Glover.
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