Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

Bennie and the JetsElton John

Elton John – Bennie and the Jets

A song written as an homage to glam rock, defined by its radical fashion style that was especially popular in the UK in the early 1970s.

The track also became a hit on the U.S.

R&B chart—then known as the “Black” chart.

Elton, who was influenced by many Black musicians, was particularly proud of this.

The Star Spangled BannerWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Star Spangled-Banner

“The Star-Spangled Banner” refers to the national anthem of the United States (known in Japanese as “Seijōki”).

It was created in 1814 during the height of the War of 1812, and in 1931 President Hoover officially adopted it as the U.S.

national anthem.

Incidentally, it is different from the American march “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Wishing on A StarCover Girls

The Cover Girls – Wishing On a Star (Official Video)

It’s said that the concept behind the Cover Girls when they were formed was “the Supremes of freestyle.” However, their musical style seems to lean more toward pop than freestyle.

In Japan, the song Show Me—made a huge hit by Yukari Morikawa’s cover—was originally their track.

Stella by StarlightElla Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald – Stella by Starlight (Verve Records 1961)

Also known in Japan as “Hoshikage no Stella,” this piece is famous as a jazz standard.

It was originally an instrumental composed by Victor Young as a song within the film “The Uninvited.” Later, lyrics were added by Ned Washington.

We are starsHear ‘n Aid

Hear N’ Aid – Stars [The Record] (LD MASTER) [BEST QUALITY] (1986)

Hear ‘n Aid refers to the charity project realized in 1985 to relieve famine in Africa.

This song is the charity single recorded by the musicians and artists who supported the project.

The Sun Goes Down On Milky WayGazebo

Gazebo – Sun Goes Down On Milky Way

As a song by Gazebo, an artist from Italy, from the 1980s, its starry-sky and galactic themes are truly romantic and striking.

It was included on the 1986 album “Univision,” and the following year, in 1987, it was released as a 12-inch vinyl single by Spain’s Sanni Records.

Building on the melodious Italo-disco sound for which he is known—especially through his signature hit “I Like Chopin”—this track presents a more refined arrangement and a cosmic worldview.

As the title suggests, its grand sense of scale evokes a sunset sinking into the Milky Way, making it a perfect listen while gazing up at the stars on Tanabata night.

Star Wars ThemeMeco

Meco – Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band

The American film series Star Wars, which has many fans in Japan as well, actually began with Episode IV.

The saga consists of six films in total, with Episodes I–III released later.

This song is a disco-style arrangement of the movie’s theme music.