Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

Seventh StarBlack Sabbath

Black Sabbath Seventh Star

Often regarded as the pioneers of heavy metal, Black Sabbath is a British hard rock band that has been active for over 50 years.

Their 12th album, which includes this song, shares the same title: Seventh Star.

Wishing on A StarCover Girls

The Cover Girls – Wishing On a Star (Re-Mix Version)

It’s said that the concept behind the Cover Girls when they were formed was “the Supremes of freestyle.” However, their musical style seems to lean more toward pop than freestyle.

In Japan, the song Show Me—made a huge hit by Yukari Morikawa’s cover—was originally their track.

We are starsHear ‘n Aid

Hear N’ Aid – Stars [The Record] (LD MASTER) [BEST QUALITY] (1986)

Hear ‘n Aid refers to the charity project realized in 1985 to relieve famine in Africa.

This song is the charity single recorded by the musicians and artists who supported the project.

StarlightMuse

Muse – Starlight [Official Music Video]

Muse is a British rock band that has been active from the 1990s to the present.

A popular group spanning genres such as alternative rock and post-grunge, they have sold over 15 million records worldwide.

One of their hit songs, Starlight, was released in 2006 and reached number one on the UK charts.

As the title suggests, it’s a star-themed track, with lyrics that use stars as metaphors to profess love to a partner.

Shining StarManhattans

The Manhattans – Shining Star (Video) ft. Gerald Alston, Blue Lovett

This song, known in Japanese as “Yume no Shining Star,” was released in 1980 by the American five-member R&B group The Manhattans and became a huge hit.

In the song, the beloved “you” is compared to a shining star, making it a very sweet ballad.

SpacemanBABYLON ZOO

BABYLON ZOO ◊ Spaceman (Official Video)

The song was used in a Levi’s Jeans campaign and became a major hit, selling 418,000 copies in the first six days after its release.

This was the fastest record at the label EMI Records since The Beatles’ “She Loves You.”

Little Star Of BethlehemCan

Can – Little Star Of Bethlehem

A mesmerizing track by Can, the band that epitomizes Germany’s Krautrock scene.

Depicting the sparkle of the night sky and the boundlessness of the cosmos, this piece captivates listeners with its memorable melodies and profound resonance.

The universe as expressed by Can is not merely fantastical—it offers a space for deep reflection and exploration.

Layered synthesizers seem to guide the listener into another dimension.

Skillfully weaving the timeless allure of stars and space into sound, the track unfolds a new worldview for the listener.

Released in 2013, it appears on the album Delay 1968, which collects previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1968 and 1969.

Transcending the bounds of rock, it’s a must-experience gem for any fan of Western music.