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Quanto è bella e ironica questa canzone. Grande Carl (rip)

Got here from "Cruise of the Gods" with Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, David Walliams and James Corden.

Yesterday I was happy to play For a penny or two a song Till a fellah in a black sedan Took a shine to my one-man-band He said, "We got plans for you, you'd never dream" You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit and a new guitar And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star You're a star, superstar On you go, it's your finest hour And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star I signed my name and the Friday came When the song that I used to sing Came out on a forty-five I sang it on the TV live Yes, the music played and I heard the people say You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit and a new guitar And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star You're a star, superstar On you go, it's your finest hour And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star Woah! The record did fine And there came a time When I bought my own black sedan And a piece of land for a home In St. George's Hill (that's where they all live, ya know) When I'm low, I'm a-happy to go To the street where I used to play Even though it makes me laugh To have to sign my autograph For the folks who used to drop me just to dance Now they all say... You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit and a new guitar And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star You're a star, superstar On you go, it's your finest hour And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star Yes, I'm a star You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit... Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Tony Macaulay

the x factor of its day

The chorus always makes me tear up. Happy memories of my younger days

I can see Tony Hatch, Mickie Most and Derek Hobson when I hear this!

Great show fabulous theme tune happy memories of watching this when All the family were together. How time flies.

Yesterday I was happy to play For a penny or two a song Till a fellah in a black sedan Took a shine to my one-man-band He said, "We got plans for you, you'd never dream" … You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit and a new guitar And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star … You're a star, superstar On you go, it's your finest hour And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star … I signed my name and the Friday came When the song that I used to sing Came out on a forty-five I sang it on the TV live Yes, the music played and I heard the people say … You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit and a new guitar And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star … You're a star, superstar On you go, it's your finest hour And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star … Woah! The record did fine And there came a time When I bought my own black sedan And a piece of land for a home In St. George's Hill (that's where they all live, ya know) … When I'm low, I'm a-happy to go To the street where I used to play Even though it makes me laugh To have to sign my autograph For the folks who used to drop me just to dance … Now they all say... … You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit and a new guitar And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star … You're a star, superstar On you go, it's your finest hour And I know that you'll go far 'Cause you're a star … Yes, I'm a star … You're a star, you're a star A lamé suit... Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: David Gibbs / Anna Jeanette Waronker / Adam Frederic Duritz

I recently came across a recording of this on CZcams where Dennis sings this with Val Doonican

I was helping my 7 year old with his homework and as he was proudly sticking his gold sticker stars on his correct answers i started singing this song to him at random. He asked "come on dad thats not a real song is it"..."hold on son...CZcams"...and here we are. Hes now happily singing the chorus to himself up in his room. Generational!

Can’t find this any where on iTunes etc

Superb

Same here. Bought it when released and preferred it to the A side.. Dennis was a pretty good singer, Talented actor and all round nice guy.. Sadly missed.....😢

I went there about 2000 the first and last time. A pity it changed a lot 😢😢

Great actor, singer, and so talented, miss you mate RIP

I have the sheep baby! :> (the one on the left w/ white curly fur)

I have an original vynil copy that Carl happily signed for me in Margate during the long hot summer of 76 when he was starring in Summer Season locally A Great Guy.

Good 'B' side. First time hearing. Thanks for posting.

thanks for sharing this beautiful song. can`t believe its not been covered by someone !

What s fabulous voice and Actor loving his music

Did Sting steal this? I hung my head - Johnny Cash covered it. Very similar sound ;o)

He sings with feelings. Lovely. husky voice. Thanks 🙏

Dennis. The voice.

Dennis. Is the voice. Sweet song 🙏

A voice full of emotion What a fab song and album 🙏

Dennis is a talented. Actor and singer what a voice and with emotion. I hope your at peace carnt belive imsaying that. Rest in peace sir 🙏

Beautiful song written by Dennis. Such a talented person. You are greatly missed. R.I.P.

I've been a long term fan of his acting since back in the day (I'm an old boy! lol), and I knew that he'd sung the themes to some of his TV progs, but I never knew he had a 'music career' as well, so this is all knew to me! Thanks for sharing - I'd love to hear more. Regards, Dave

Looks cool must have taken a long time

These tracks should be more well known. Strong track from Dennis.

RIP Dennis Waterman

Ebay best place to buy anything for Dennis folks ❤️🙏❤️

Please release his songs on an album

Rip dear dear Dennis 😥😥😥🙏💐😭😭😞❤️

R.I.P ..

I remember this talent show Derek Hobson was the compere. Micky Most and Tony Hatch were among the regular judges. They weren't like as they were often nasty to contestants. Bob Carolgees with Spit the Dog along with Lenny Henry won it. Singer Patti Boulaye was the only one who got maximum points.

I have the same one I have the white one

"You're A Star" became extremely well known when it was used as the theme song for the ITV talent show 'New Faces'. It failed to dent the charts - surprising considering it was a very anthemic song and the popularity of the show.

I remember this was my first lego set, It was never built but I had so much fun with it but I am kinda sad I didn't get to build it

I always think of Christmas Eve 1973 whenever I hear this song. I wasn't even three years old at the time. Such is the power of music.

its repeated twice mate. value for money hehehe

Cool, I had them too.

Like mj Jones I bought this when it came out and of preferred it to the a side. I still have it but no turntable so I haven't heard it for years. I've searched for it countless times on the net but haven't been on for the last four or five years so I was elated to find it tonight. To whoever uploaded it, thank you. You've made an old man very happy!

Been after this album for years as lost my copy. But found today in a charity shop at last. Great album with great musicians.

"You do it!" *burp*

bob the fish productions brought me here

Rember this from when I was about 7 fond memories

Great song - back when life made sense K

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Dennis is a great actor loved him in minder and the Sweeny and a very goood Songwriter being a writer myself it would be great to write a Song together as ive written a good few songs along the way along with 40 years giging just incase Dennis