Shining Star
Earth, Wind & Fire
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When you wish upon a star Your dreams will take you very far But when you wish upon a dream Life ain't always what it seems What'd you see on a night so clear In the sky so very dear 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 in to view Shine its watchful light on you Give you strength to carry on Make your body big and strong Born a man child of the sun Saw my work had just begun Found I had to stand alone Bless it now I've got my own So, if you find yourself in need Why don't you listen to these words of heed Be a giant 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 could truly be You're a shining star No matter who you are Shining bright to see What you could truly be You're a shining star No matter who you are Shining bright to see What you could truly be Shinning star for you to see What your life can truly be Shinning star for you to see What your life can truly be Shinning star for you to see What your life can truly be
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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.
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Chart AchievementsThe song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the group's first song to do so.
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Album ContributionIt is the opening track for the band’s sixth studio album "That's The Way Of The World".
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under several music genres, including R&B, pop, soul, and funk.
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Award RecognitionIn 1976, "Shining Star" won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Song InspirationIt 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.
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Song InterviewsBand member Philip Bailey stated in an interview that the song was created during a jam session.
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Band's Signature SongThe song is often regarded as Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature song due to its worldwide success and recognisable groove.
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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.
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Breakout HitThe song was one of the breakout hits that catapulted the band to mainstream success in the mid-1970s.
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Platinum Achievement"Shining Star" earned the band a platinum single.
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Film SoundtracksIt was used in the soundtrack for the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet" and also appears in the soundtrack for "Austin Powers in Goldmember".
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Cover PerformancesThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Diana Ross and MC Hammer.
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World Influence"Shining Star" has been translated and performed in other languages, emphasizing its global appeal.
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