Shining Star

Earth, Wind & Fire

About Shining Star

"Shining Star" is a song by Earth, Wind & Fire issued as a single in January 1975 on Columbia Records. The song rose to No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. It has also been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.


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When you wish upon a star
Dreams will take you very far, yeah
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems, oh yeah
What'd you see, on nights so clear
In the sky, so very dear, yeah

You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
(What you could truly be)

Shining star come into view
To shine its watchful light on you, yeah
Give you strength to carry on, yeah
Girl, make your body big and strong, yeah

Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
Yeah, saw my work had just begun
Yeah, Found I had to stand alone, yeah
Well bless it now I've got my own, oh yeah

So if you find yourself in need
Why dontcha listen to these worlds of heed
Be a giant, or grain of sand
Words of wisdom - "Yes, I can"

You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you can truly be
[Repeat 3x]

Shining star, for you to see
What your life can truly be
[Repeat 3x]

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of soul, disco, R&B, funk, jazz and rock. They are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century.Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". more »

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Written by: Lorenzo Dunn, Philip Bailey, Maurice White

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Shining Star" was released in 1974, becoming one of Earth, Wind & Fire's most notable hits.
Chart Achievements
The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the group's first song to do so.
Album Contribution
It is the opening track for the band’s sixth studio album "That's The Way Of The World".
Genre Classification
The song falls under several music genres, including R&B, pop, soul, and funk.
Award Recognition
In 1976, "Shining Star" won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Song Inspiration
It is said that Maurice White, the band's leader, was inspired to write "Shining Star" after having a dream of people in a space craft, traveling around the stars.
Song Interviews
Band member Philip Bailey stated in an interview that the song was created during a jam session.
Band's Signature Song
The song is often regarded as Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature song due to its worldwide success and recognisable groove.
Cultural Impact
"Shining Star" has been sampled in numerous hip-hop and R&B songs and has appeared in many films and TV shows over the years.
Breakout Hit
The song was one of the breakout hits that catapulted the band to mainstream success in the mid-1970s.
Platinum Achievement
"Shining Star" earned the band a platinum single.
Film Soundtracks
It was used in the soundtrack for the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet" and also appears in the soundtrack for "Austin Powers in Goldmember".
Cover Performances
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Diana Ross and MC Hammer.
World Influence
"Shining Star" has been translated and performed in other languages, emphasizing its global appeal.

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