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"Star" is a 1990 song by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released as the fourth European (and third American) single from the group's fourth studio album, Wild! (1989). Been described as a straightforward dance music track with disco elements, it was written by group members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. The lyrical content clearly referencing nuclear war; Erasure's own form of protest song. When released, the track was remixed slightly for radio, bringing acoustic guitar elements and various background vocal parts forward in the mix.

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"Star"
Single by Erasure
from the album Wild!
B-side	"Dreamlike State"
Released	21 May 1990 (1990-05-21)[1]
Genre	Pop
Length	3:53
Label	Mute (UK), Sire (US)
Songwriter(s)	Vince Clarke, Andy Bell
Producer(s)	Gareth Jones, Mark Saunders, Erasure
Erasure singles chronology
"Blue Savannah" (1990) "Star" (1990) "Chorus" (1991)
Music video
"Star" on YouTube

Chart performance

As the last single released from Wild!, it became Erasure's 12th consecutive top-20 hit on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 11. It also peaked at number 33 in West Germany. In the United States, the song did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, although it became a popular club hit, climbing to number four on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Critical reception

Steven McDonald from AllMusic said the song is "another one of those rip-roaring Clarke/Bell compositions that's as much fun for the ears as it is for the feet". He described it as "stupendous".[2] Bill Coleman from Billboard wrote, "Pop gem that should have kicked off campaign behind sorely overlooked "Wild!" album is finally issued with club-ready remixes. He added, "Well-edited "Trafalmadore Mix" should satisfy house-conscious jocks."[3] Christopher Smith from TalkAboutPopMusic stated that "Star" "returns us to more lively, energetic Erasure as the chorus comes in first then the song gathers pace with each successive verse and chorus."[4] Troy J. Augusto from Variety described it as "hook-filled".[5]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single. It was later published on Erasure's official YouTube channel in September 2014. The video has amassed more than 4,4 million views as of September 2021.

Track listings

Charts

Chart (1990)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6]	34
Ireland (IRMA)[7]	11
UK Singles (OCC)[8]	11
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[9]	4
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[10]	4
West Germany (Official German Charts)[11]	33

References

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