Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

Rock ‘N’ Roll StarOasis

Oasis – Rock ‘N’ Roll Star (Official HD Remastered Video)

Oasis, the world-famous rock band from the UK.

They’re so well-known that many people in Japan are probably familiar with them.

Their biggest appeal is, above all, their straightforward and moving songwriting! You can feel that side of them in this track as well.

The title carries the meaning of “Rock ’n’ Roll Star,” and the song sings about the dreams and passion of youth.

It was released in 1994 and is included on the album Definitely Maybe.

Be sure to check it out!

ROCKSTAR 101 ft. SlashRihanna

Rihanna – ROCKSTAR 101 ft. Slash

Rihanna, an artist from Barbados.

Since her debut in 2005, she has remained at the top of the US scene.

Her vocals are heavily influenced by Caribbean music, and you can really hear the difference compared to typical R&B singers.

Released in November 2009, this work is an ambitious effort that incorporates elements of rock.

The guitar solo featuring Slash is striking and suggests a new frontier for Rihanna.

The confident lyrics make you feel a thrilling sensation, like a shooting star racing across the night sky.

Release the StarsRufus Wainwright

Release the Stars

Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter.

Among his works, the album “Release the Stars” is one I particularly recommend.

Released in May 2007, it’s also the record that helped establish Wainwright’s name on the scene.

Its greatest appeal lies in its lyrics, which sharply criticize the gaudiness of Hollywood.

Combined with a Broadway-style flourish, it becomes a track that leaves a deep impression on listeners.

Wainwright’s distinctive vocals and classically influenced arrangements are striking—be sure to check it out.

My Dark StarSuede

Suede – My Dark Star

The songs by Suede, which illuminate the UK alternative rock scene, shine as beautifully as a starry sky.

Hidden on the B-sides of their October 1994 album Dog Man Star is a gem of a track.

Depicting a woman from a foreign land, the song captivates listeners with deep emotion and symbolic expression.

In the eyes of this woman, who has come from India or Argentina, love and death are reflected.

It also contains sharp social insights, such as criticism of the government’s single, official view of history and life in a rented world.

Though Suede is known as a pioneer of Britpop, this work showcases the full breadth of their musical range.

Star SignTeenage Fanclub

Teenage Fanclub – Star Sign

Scottish rock band Teenage Fanclub.

Among their works, this is the one song I especially recommend.

Released in August 1991, it’s included on the album Bandwagonesque.

The guitar tones evoke a starry sky, and the melody overflows with a refreshing sense of exhilaration.

The lyrics explore themes such as fate and superstition, questioning reliance on external forces.

The track reached No.

4 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart—the highest chart position achieved by any Teenage Fanclub song in the United States.

Under The Milky WayThe Church

The Church – Under The Milky Way

The biggest hit by the Australian wave band The Church.

It’s about a place in Amsterdam called The Melkweg (Dutch for “The Milky Way”), where coffee shops, bars, cinemas, and art spaces come together.

It’s known as a spot frequently visited by the band’s frontman, Steve Kilbey.

Underneath the StarsThe Cure

The Cure – Underneath The Stars (Subtitulado)

This song appears as the first track on 4:13 Dream, the thirteenth album by The Cure, a British rock band with a career spanning over 30 years, themed around the keyword “13.” Throughout the album, its appeal lies in virtuosic guitar work and melancholic, decadent melodies.