Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

Hip Hop StarBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Hip Hop Star

When we think of Western music themed around stars and space, it’s easy to imagine something fantastical.

But songs by the American singer Beyoncé offer a different flavor.

Included on her album “Dangerously in Love,” released in June 2003, this track is a compelling blend of hip-hop and R&B.

The world created by Beyoncé’s commanding vocals and refined melodies brims with the confidence of a true star in the music industry.

With lyrics centered on sexuality and self-expression, it captures listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

It’s a must-listen not only for hip-hop fans but for a wide range of audiences.

Jejune StarsBright Eyes

Bright Eyes – Jejune Stars [Official Music Video]

Bright Eyes is a band that represents the American indie rock scene.

Formed around Conor Oberst, their songs captivate many fans with a unique worldview.

This track from their 2011 album The People’s Key is a fantastical piece themed around stars and the cosmos.

Its lyrics explore atonement and the complexities of human existence, paired with a sound that fuses indie folk and electronica.

Thanks to the collaboration with producer Mike Mogis, the song achieves an even greater depth.

It’s a recommended listen for moments of self-reflection or for a quiet night.

Here To MarsCoheed&Cambria

Coheed and Cambria – Here To Mars [Official Lyric Video]

This song was written around the time when lead vocalist Claudio Sanchez’s wife gave birth to their first child, Atlas.

It’s a love-filled track that encapsulates his feelings for his wife, with whom he has collaborated extensively and shared the processes of writing and composing.

Star BabyGuess Who

Star Baby- The Guess Who

The band best known for the quintessentially rock-ish song “American Woman” is The Guess Who, a group from Canada.

Their real band name was different, but since people thought a Canadian band wouldn’t sell, they released a song under the name “Guess Who?”—as in “Who is it?”—and it became a hit, so the name stuck.

Evening StarJudas Priest

Judas Priest – Evening Star (BBC Performance)

Judas Priest is a heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969.

This song from the album “Killing Machine / Hell Bent For Leather” depicts a journey to the East.

Continuing from the previous album, several tracks on this record are written about the life story of the Christian God (Jesus of Nazareth).

N.Y. StarsLou Reed

Lou Reed – N.Y. Stars

A heavyweight of the American rock scene, Lou Reed released an album in 1974 titled “Sally Can’t Dance,” which includes a track distinguished by a powerful guitar sound that seems to capture the clamor of New York.

Overflowing with Reed’s signature groove, the song delivers a scathing critique of New York’s nightlife culture and consumerism.

The lyrics, laced with irony toward imitators and satire aimed at those dazzled by superficial charm, are quintessential Reed.

This is a recommended track for anyone who wants to stay true to themselves without being deceived by the frills of city life.

Rock StarN.E.R.D

N.E.R.D. – Rock Star

“Rock Star” by the American funk rock band N.

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Released in March 2002, the track outperformed its predecessor “Lapdance,” reaching number 15 in the UK and charting in Australia.

Led by Pharrell Williams and others, the band’s distinctive sound transcends hip-hop by incorporating elements of rock, captivating a wide range of listeners.

The punchy drum beats fused with sharp rap deliver a seriously cool track that fires up the listener.