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"Star" is a song written by Joe Egan and performed by Stealers Wheel. In 1974, it reached #6 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart, #12 on the Canadian pop chart, #25 on the UK Singles Chart, and #29 on the U.S. pop chart.[1] It was featured on the band's 1973 album Ferguslie Park.[2]

"Star"
Single by Stealers Wheel
from the album Ferguslie Park
B-side	"What More Could You Want"
Released	November 1973 (1973-11)
Genre	Pop rock
Length	2:58
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	Joe Egan
Producer(s)	Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Stealers Wheel singles chronology
"Everyone's Agreed That Everything Will Turn Out Fine" (1973) "Star" (1973) "You Put Something Better Inside of Me" (1974)
Official audio
"Star" on YouTube

The song was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.[3]

Charts

Chart (1974)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[4]	67
United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)	25
US Billboard Easy Listening	6
US Billboard Hot 100	29

Other versions

• John Wesley Harding featuring Fastball released a version of the song on Harding's 2018 compilation album Greatest Other People's Hits.[5]

References

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