Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

Milky WayGGK

Milky Way

Although a fictional artist, GGK from the anime “Carole & Tuesday” captivates many fans with her mysterious worldview and high-quality music.

The actual vocals are performed by American singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin, and GGK is portrayed as an artist characterized by a cosmic, dreamlike sound.

Her signature song is a beautiful love ballad expressing a yearning for the Milky Way, featuring an impressive, sophisticated sound production that fuses electronic music and R&B.

The romantic lyrics resonate deeply, ranging from serene moments of lovers gazing up at the starry sky to dreamlike imagery of departing reality and embarking on a journey into space.

The song was included in the album “CAROLE & TUESDAY VOCAL COLLECTION Vol.

1” released in July 2019 and was used as an insert song in the anime.

It’s truly the ideal track to listen to on Tanabata night while looking at the stars with your loved one.

StargazingMyles Smith

Myles Smith – Stargazing (Lyric Video)

The song released in May 2024 by Miles Smith, a singer-songwriter from Luton, England, is a beautiful love song that portrays the universality of love with a feeling like gazing up at the Milky Way.

Sparked on TikTok and talked about worldwide, the piece explores fateful encounters and the bonding of souls, singing of the deep connection shared by lovers beneath the starry sky.

Its warm, acoustic guitar-based sound and his distinctive blend of folk and pop are striking, and it was also included on his debut EP, “You Promised a Lifetime.” The track achieved major commercial success, reaching No.

4 on the UK Singles Chart and earning platinum certifications in multiple countries.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to feel the exhilaration of falling in love and the preciousness of spending time with someone special while gazing at the sliver of sky on Tanabata.

Take Hold Of That StarBee Gees

Take Hold of That Star

The Bee Gees are a male vocal group formed around the three Gibb brothers from the United Kingdom.

Among their many worldwide hits from the 1960s to the 1970s, this is a song I particularly recommend.

Released in 1963, it was written and composed by Barry Gibb.

It’s a romantic number brimming with atmosphere, in which he entrusts his deep feelings for a loved one to the stars.

Barry’s powerful vocals and the beautiful melody woven by piano and strings leave a strong impression.

The track is included on the Australian release of the album “The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs,” a classic that captures the early charm of the Bee Gees.

Ziggy StardustDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust

One of the signature works by British multi-instrumentalist David Bowie is “Ziggy Stardust.” In this work, David Bowie becomes Ziggy, a fictional superstar from another planet, and portrays the story from his success as a rock star to his downfall.

He was also an iconic figure of glam rock at the time.

Look For A StarGarry Miles

Garry Miles – Look For A Star (1960)

A hit song written by Tony Hatch.

In the summer of 1960, four different versions of the song were released on various labels and appeared on the U.

S.

Hot 100 chart at the same time.

Among them, this version by Gary Miles was the most successful, reaching No.

16 on the chart.

Out Of SpaceThe Prodigy

The Prodigy – Out Of Space (Official Video)

The fifth EP/single released by The Prodigy in 1992.

It became a hit in the UK as well as in the Netherlands and Ireland.

The recurring reggae sound line is a sample from Max Romeo & The Upsetters’ song “Chase the Devil.”

All StarSmash Mouth

Smash Mouth – All Star

This song is by the American rock band Smash Mouth.

It was also used as an insert song in the film Shrek, which became the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature established in 2001, and it became a hit, reaching No.

4 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart.