Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

Take Hold Of That StarBee Gees

Take Hold of That Star

The Bee Gees are a male vocal group formed around the three Gibb brothers from the United Kingdom.

Among their many worldwide hits from the 1960s to the 1970s, this is a song I particularly recommend.

Released in 1963, it was written and composed by Barry Gibb.

It’s a romantic number brimming with atmosphere, in which he entrusts his deep feelings for a loved one to the stars.

Barry’s powerful vocals and the beautiful melody woven by piano and strings leave a strong impression.

The track is included on the Australian release of the album “The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs,” a classic that captures the early charm of the Bee Gees.

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.

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.

Ziggy StardustDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust

One of the signature works by British multi-instrumentalist David Bowie is “Ziggy Stardust.” In this work, David Bowie becomes Ziggy, a fictional superstar from another planet, and portrays the story from his success as a rock star to his downfall.

He was also an iconic figure of glam rock at the time.