A Thousand Stars
| "A Thousand Stars" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Eddie My Darling" |
"A Thousand Stars" is a song written by Eugene Pearson and performed by Kathy Young with the Innocents. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the R&B chart in 1960.[1] The song was featured on her 1961 album, The Sound of Kathy Young.[2]
The song was produced and arranged by James Lee.[3]
Sandy Nelson played drums on the record.[4]
Other versions
- Billy Fury released a version of the song as a single that reached No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1961.[5]
- Linda Scott released a version of the song on her 1961 album, Starlight, Starbright.[6]
- The Daughters of Eve released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1968 single, "Social Tragedy".[7]
In media
- Fury's version was included on the soundtrack to the 1973 film, That'll Be the Day.[8]
References
- ^ Kathy Young with the Innocents, "A Thousand Stars" chart positions Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Kathy Young with the Innocents, The Sound of Kathy Young. Retrieved January 13, 2016
- ^ Kathy Young with the Innocents, "A Thousand Stars" single release. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Charlie Gillett, The Sound of the City: the rise of rock and roll. Da Capo Press, 1996, p.104.
- ^ Billy Fury, "A Thousand Stars" chart position. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Linda Scott, Starlight, Starbright Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ The Daughter of Eve, "Social Tragedy" single release. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ That'll Be the Day soundtrack. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
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