Wow! That was a sound of my youth! Carl Wayne was the singer with the Move, the first singer on radio one (Flowers in the Rain) and a top session singer of jingles and stuff! Dies a few years ago of cancer, worked with hinm once...lovely man...friendly and professional!!
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!
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
"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 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.
Wonderful! V. pleased that Our Kid were included in the visuals (big teenage crush for me!) But CANNOT BELIEVE that it doesn't include the goddess of comedy herself, VICTORIA WOOD!!.....
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.
My dad left his band, pet sounds. They changed there name to loco and went on new faces. They won their week and appeared in the final where Davison(useless) won. They were a great band in their day.
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
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!
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.
I had this in my head for 10 years plus as an ear worm. But I couldn't remember where it came from. 1973, I was 8 years old.
Wow! That was a sound of my youth! Carl Wayne was the singer with the Move, the first singer on radio one (Flowers in the Rain) and a top session singer of jingles and stuff! Dies a few years ago of cancer, worked with hinm once...lovely man...friendly and professional!!
@Jeff Williams - not to mention the husband of the one and only Miss Diane!
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!
The Britain's got talent of its day.😁
And a million times better, when there was real talent!
Written by Tony Macaulay. arranged by Tony King, backing vocals: Tony Burrows, Clare Torry Stephanie de Sykes, recorded at Wessex Studio
Tony Burrows, Clare Torry and Stephanie de Sykes... what a line-up!
Tony Macaulay also wrote some of David Soul's hit songs.
Still own the original single,ah memories as a 5 year old buying this with my Grandma from the local independent record shop
Rember this from when I was about 7 fond memories
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
I also loved this song & still do. happy memories.
"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.
A top ten hit for me...
Thanks for the memory. Been singing along to this. didn't even know I remembered the words!!!
Great song - back when life made sense K
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.
Superb
My parents always had this on early Saturday nights in the 70s. I vaguely remember Tony 'Hatchet'. Looks shockingly dated now but good memories.
I'd much rather have New Faces or Opportunity Knocks than BGT, X-Factor etc
Great show fabulous theme tune happy memories of watching this when All the family were together. How time flies.
Played at The Swadlincote Rink in 1964? with Carl Wayne and The Vikings, i borrowed his leather jacket, such a nice guy! Sadly missed!
Did you ever bring it back
Got here from "Cruise of the Gods" with Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, David Walliams and James Corden.
Has anyone got the instrumental version that was used for a stand up show starring Jim Davidson? 😕
Wonderful! V. pleased that Our Kid were included in the visuals (big teenage crush for me!) But CANNOT BELIEVE that it doesn't include the goddess of comedy herself, VICTORIA WOOD!!.....
Quanto è bella e ironica questa canzone. Grande Carl (rip)
I was just looking for this, ta :)
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.
the x factor of its day
I was on it in1973 I sang you me world
did you win
Is there a clip of you on youtube? Would love to see it!
Did you face the Hatchet?😆
Have you ever seen your appearance on the show, since, please ?
My dad left his band, pet sounds. They changed there name to loco and went on new faces. They won their week and appeared in the final where Davison(useless) won. They were a great band in their day.
Do you think your dad's band Loco should have won instead of Jim Davidson?
It's a shit business.
Useless?? 😆😆😆
Still going 50 years on!
Hey..he was a really decent vocalist.
was too
Good grief!
Remeber a bit of it
bob the fish productions brought me here
Having Hughesnet makes if virtually impossible to watch videos.
lol,i mean "your my world" (cilla blacks song)
Then cowell ruined it all
cilla black sang "your my world" i sang my verstion "your me world"
Fecks sake!
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