Wishing On A Star

by

Rose Royce

Album: In Full Bloom      Released: 1978

UK Chart: 3

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This was written by Billie Rae Calvin, formerly a member of Undisputed Truth, and produced by Norman Whitfield.

In this melancholy song the narrator regrets splitting up with her lover who has departed to somewhere wishing she can follow them so they can reconcile their relationship.

Despite not charting in the American Pop charts, the song has become a classic covered by many artists including the girl group Cover Girls who scored a #9 pop hit (#38 in the UK) with a dance version with it in 1992. It was also covered by Beyoncé for an advertising campaign promoting Tommy Hilfiger's new perfume, True Star. Her version was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2006.

Other charting versions include early British rave act Fresh Four featuring Lizz E, which reached #10 in 1989 and Paul Weller's 2004 UK #11 hit. In 1997 it also featured as a sample in the Jay-Z featuring Gwen Dickey #13 UK hit of the same name.

This was featured in the 2001 John Singleton movie Baby Boy.

This is the song performed by Miriam Stockley for the opening credits of The 10th Kingdom made for TV miniseries. The opening credits won an Emmy award for Outstanding Main Title. (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England, for all above)

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