Shining Star
INXS
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Mmmm I got a plan Yeah, you got a plan Gotta plan ahead I got a plan that'll make you a star Make you go rich, make you go far Take your life and throw it on a bus Make you feel like you make a fuss Bright ideas and a fast hill too Make you feel like you got feet of glue Shining star Shining star Shining star, yeah Take my soul, take my soul, take soul, take my soul Just leave me with your heart, loving heart Loving heart, just leave me with your heart Shining star There you go Way up high Joy in mind, cheat your heart Make you want to feel before it get's too hot Let 'em gun you down while you run around Before that shining star has gone Shining star Shining star Shining star, yeah Shining star Shining star, you go to far Shining star, yeah Take my soul, take my soul, take my soul Just leave me with your heart, loving heart Loving heart, heart, heart, heart, heart Just leave me with your heart Shining star Shining star, yeah Shining star Give me your money honey Give me your money honey Give me your money honey Give me your money honey Shining star Yeah I got a plan Yeah I got a plan Make you go rich, make you go far Shining star You got it!
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Written by: ANDREW FARRISS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Shining Star" is a song by INXS, an Australian rock band. It was released in 1991 as part of the band's eighth studio album 'Live Baby Live'.
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Single StatusThe song was not officially released as a single, but it received radio airplay and was featured in music video rotation.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shining Star" was directed by Richard Lowenstein, who previously directed music videos for other successful INXS songs such as "Need You Tonight" and "Never Tear Us Apart".
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its upbeat groove and catchy chorus, elements typically associated with the band’s funk-rock style.
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Live Performance AlbumAlthough it was not part of the 'Live Baby Live' album tracks, it was included as a bonus studio track in the album release.
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Album Success'Live Baby Live' reached No. 3 on the UK Album Chart and remained in the charts for 72 weeks, further solidifying INXS's international success.
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Band Line-UpThe band members during the time of the song's release were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on keyboards/guitar, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar, Michael Hutchence as lead vocalist and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax.
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Career ImpactDespite not being a major hit for the band, "Shining Star" still contributed to their continued success in the '90s and is often remembered fondly by fans of INXS.
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Tribute to HutchenceAfter the tragic death of Michael Hutchence in 1997, "Shining Star", along with other iconic songs, was performed in several tribute shows in his honor.
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Band LegacyAs a part of INXS's discography, "Shining Star" contributes to the band's lasting impact on the rock music scene, with the group having sold over 75 million albums worldwide.
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