A Thousand Stars

Kathy Young

About A Thousand Stars

"A Thousand Stars" is a song written by Eugene Pearson and performed by Kathy Young and with the Innocents. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the R&B chart in 1960. The song was featured on her 1961 album The Sound of Kathy Young. The song was produced and arranged by James Lee. Sandy Nelson played drums on the record.


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1987
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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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Kathy Young

Kathy Young (born October 21, 1945) is an American musician; she was a teen pop singer during early 1960s, whose rendition, at age 15, of "A Thousand Stars", rose to No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: EUGENE PEARSON

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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.
Chart Performance
The song reached the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US in November 1960.
Original Artist
Despite 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.
Backing Band
In Kathy Young's version of "A Thousand Stars", she was backed by the instrumental group, the Innocents.
Careers Launched
The success of "A Thousand Stars" launched the careers of both Kathy Young and the Innocents.
Early Career Success
The song solidified Kathy Young's status as one of the younger musicians (She was 15 then) to score a top ten hit.
Song Duration
"A Thousand Stars" has a duration of 3 minutes and 16 seconds, a typical length for a pop song at the time.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics speak of a lover's vow of a thousand stars in the sky and swearing eternal love.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in her 1961 album named "Kathy Young With The Innocents", and it is the most popular song on the album.
Innocents Collaboration
"A Thousand Stars" was the Innocents' first major hit as a backing band.
Song Cover
The song has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including Billy Fury in 1963.
Career Impact
Although Kathy Young continued to record music, "A Thousand Stars" remained her signature song.

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