Shooting Star (Shooting Star album)

Shooting Star
Studio album by
Shooting Star
ReleasedJanuary 28, 1980
GenreRock
Hard rock
LabelVirgin Records
ProducerGus Dudgeon
Shooting Star chronology
Shooting Star
(1980) 		Hang On for Your Life
(1981)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Shooting Star is the 1980 self-titled debut album by the group Shooting Star. Shooting Star was the first American musical act signed by then upstart label Virgin Records. Gus Dudgeon, mainly known for his work with Elton John, produced the album. "You Got What I Need", "Bring It On", "Tonight", and "Last Chance" all received regular play on AOR radio stations. The album peaked at number 147 on the Billboard 200 album charts.[2] A reviewer for AllMusic called "Last Chance" one of the finest songs ever.[1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Van McLain and Gary West (except where noted)

No.TitleLength
1."You Got What I Need"3:45
2."Don't Stop Now"4:36
3."Higher" (Michael Brown, McLain, West)4:15
4."Just Friends"3:58
5."Bring It On"4:45
6."Tonight"4:38
7."Rainfall"2:49
8."Midnight Man"3:35
9."Stranger"4:47
10."Last Chance"6:51
11."Wild In The Street" (Bonus track on CD)4:28

Personnel

  • Van McLain – guitars, lead vocals
  • Gary West – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Bill Guffey – keyboards
  • Steve Thomas – drums
  • Ron Verlin – bass
  • Charles Waltz – violin, keyboards, vocals

References

  1. ^ a b Shooting Star at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard.