Five Star are siblings Deniece (later to be called 'Denise') Pearson (lead vocals/song writer), Stedman Pearson (costume designer), Lorraine Pearson (spokesperson & song writer), Doris Pearson (choregrapher) and Delroy Pearson (song writer & producer).
Born in Romford Essex to record owner Buster Pearson, Deniece, at the age of 15, persuaded, her father to allow Deniece and her sisters to record "Problematic". The Pearson parents liked what they heard but also insisted that Deniece's brothers joined the group. Hence, Five Star was born.
In 1983 Five Star appeared on BBC's Pebble Mill at One singing and dancing to 'Problematic'. The BBC switchboard was jamed with record companies wanting to sign the group - Buster said the group were signed to his label Tent Records but they needed a larger company to buy Tent records and hence aquire Five Star. RCA/BMG snapped up the young group and in 1984 their debut single 'Hide and Seek' was released (at the time youngest member Delroy was still at high school and lead singer Deniece had only just left school). Neither 'Hide and Seek' or its follow-up 'Crazy' managed to chart.
In May 1985 the group scored their first top 20 hit with 'All Fall Down'. This was followed with another top 20 hit 'Let Me Be The One'. Their debut album 'Luxury of Life' was released in August 1985, it would spend 70 weeks in the album charts but did not hit the top 20 until a year after its initial release.
Five Star released two more hits in 1985 - top 30 hit 'Love Take Over' and 'RSVP' which stalled at 45 in the charts.
1986 was to be a big year for Five Star. In Jan 86 they released the number 3 smash hit 'System Addict', which also helped their album get to number 12 in the album charts. In April 86 they released the top ten smash 'Can't Wait Another Minute' (the first song from their second album) and this was followed up in July 1986 with 'Find The Time' another top ten hit for the group.
In Aug 1986 Five Star released their 2nd album 'Silk & Steel', the album spent 58 weeks in the album chart, peaking at number 1 in the UK. They broke a record for being the youngest act to top the UK album charts. In Sept 86 they released their biggest hit 'Rain or Shine', which went to number 2 and stayed in the singles chart for 11 weeks. 'If I Say Yes' was released in Nov 1986 and coincided with their first tour.
The hits from 'Silk & Steel' continued in to 1987 with two more top ten hits 'Stay Out Of My Life' (written by Deniece) in February and a Shep Pettibone remix of 'The Slightest Touch' in April 87. 'Silk & Steel' boasted 7 hit singles in total. In Aug 1987 they released the 1st track from their 3rd album - the track was 'Whenever You're Ready', which went to number 11.
Their third album 'Between The Lines' was released in Sept 1987, it went to number 7 in the album charts, but lacked the sales of their previous albums. The Diane Warren penned ballad 'Strong As Steel' (number 16 in the charts) was released in Oct 87, at the same time as the group embarked on their second tour, which ended with a sell out week at Wembley Arena. A third single from the album 'Somewhere Somebody' was released in Dec 87 but failed to make the top 20. The group won the best group award at the 1987 Brit Awards and also at the 1987 Smash Hits awards.
In June 1988 Five Star came back with a new top 20 single, 'Another Weekend' and a harder sexier image. Gone were their sequined suits in favour of 'head to toe' black leather and huge blonde hair extensions for Deniece. 'Rock My World', was the follow up top 30 hit in August 88.
Five Star released their fourth album 'Rock The World' in August 1988, it failed to make the top ten - peaking at number 17 and spent five weeks in the album charts. Two more singles were released from 'Rock The World' at the end of 1988 - 'There's A Brand New World' and ballad 'Let Me Be Yours', both songs were written by Deniece but neither managed to make the top 50.
In 1989 Five Star released a new track 'With Every Heartbeat' and a 'Greatest Hits' album. The single made number 49 but the Hits album stalled at 53 and only stayed in the album charts for 3 weeks.
In 1990 Five Star signed to EPIC records, they released two songs 'Treat Me Like A Lady' and 'Hot Love', both written by Delroy & Doris with Doris on lead vocals. Neither song managed to break the top 50.
In late 1990 Five Star moved from the UK to the USA where they released their fifth studio album 'Five Star'. All tracks on 'Five Star' were written by the group. The album was never released in the UK. This was followed in 1991 with the single and album (both called) 'Shine', which featured Deniece (now called Denise) back as main lead singer.
Five Star released two more albums in the USA 1995's 'Heart & Soul' and 2001's 'Eclipse'. In 2002 Denise, Lorraine & Stedman returned to the UK to tour as part of the 'Here & Now' concerts at Wembley.
In 2012, the first four original Five Star albums were re-mastered and re-released on the Cherry Pop label with bonus tracks.
Can't Wait Another Minute
Five Star Lyrics
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I've been taking it slow and tough
Cause you've got a reputation
For leaving when the loving gets rough
When my heart is reaching for you
And my love is getting stronger
There's an urgency, a need in me
CHORUS
No, I can't wait
I can't wait another minute
For it all to begin
No I can't wait
I can't wait another minute
So let your love come rushing in
I can't wait
I can't wait
You've been coming on so strong
I know you've been confused
Cause I didn't fall too easy
Like the ladies usually do
So here's the answer to your question
I want you all to myself
Cause I'm oh so good, good for you
No one else will ever do
CHORUS
I can't wait
[bridge]
When my heart is reaching for you
And my love is getting stronger
There's an urgency, a need in me
I can't take it any longer
CHORUS x 3
In this song, Five Star’s lead vocalist is expressing her intense desire for the person she is singing to. She admits that she has been playing it safe and slow because she knows that her partner has a reputation of leaving when the love and relationship get tough. However, with her heart aching and passion building up, she can no longer hold back and needs to be with her partner starting right now. She can no longer wait another minute for their relationship to develop to the next level. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes her eagerness, desperation, and passion for her partner's love to come rushing in so they could begin their journey together.
Moreover, the lyrics illustrate her partner expressing his confusion in her reluctance to fall for him as easily as his previous partners. The singer reassures him that she is worth the wait, and she wants him all to herself. She is confident that she will be perfect for him, and no one else will ever do.
In conclusion, the song is about a person's eagerness and desperation for someone they love. They've taken the relationship slow because they've been hurt before, but now their feelings are getting stronger, and they can no longer hold back. They are reassuring their partner that they are not like the others and will be the perfect fit for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been holding out on you
I have been avoiding being entirely clear and transparent with you.
I've been taking it slow and tough
I have been moving very slowly and proceeding with great caution.
Cause you've got a reputation
Your past behavior has created an impression of you.
For leaving when the loving gets rough
You tend to depart or terminate relationships when difficulties arise.
When my heart is reaching for you
When I feel that I truly love and care about you.
And my love is getting stronger
As my feelings of affection and fondness increase.
There's an urgency, a need in me
I feel a pressing requirement or necessity to act and convey my emotions.
I can't take it any longer
I cannot bear the frustration, anxiety, or tension any further.
No, I can't wait
I am unwilling to wait any longer.
For it all to begin
For our relationship to truly commence or unfold.
So let your love come rushing in
Allow your affection to pour out towards me without restraint.
You've been coming on so strong
You have been making very compelling advances towards me.
I know you've been confused
I acknowledge that you have felt uncertain or disoriented.
Cause I didn't fall too easy
Because I have exercised high standards and restraint in my feelings towards you.
Like the ladies usually do
Unlike the typical or common behavior of other women.
So here's the answer to your question
Here is the response or solution to your inquiry.
I want you all to myself
I desire exclusive and undivided attention and commitment from you.
Cause I'm oh so good, good for you
I believe that I have many valuable qualities and characteristics that would benefit you.
No one else will ever do
I feel that no one else could ever compare to me or meet your needs in the same way.
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danny howarth
I'm 45 and these songs just take me back to the 80s when life was so much more simple than it is now. Take me back :(
JayniaK
ill go back with u lol
melle gerda
Indeed I can't wait another minute!!
Will Haynes
Trust me iam building the ship of no return into the 80s
Jackson Winton
51 and I still think of these songs
Tasha Freeman
I did a essay on 5star for music back in h.s. and I did my research presented my project with so much pride..everyone was doing the usual r and b groups ..but this group was unique and truly talented. As a girl growing up in the Bronx , I learned alot about this group and other black people in the U.K. I was floored that there were other black people like me that had beautiful british accents ..and it made me feel proud. Love this group..always will.
Karen Aldred
They were the English version of the jackson 5 both brilliant
Craig Doran
They were fantastic, sadly underated for their great talent. I love listening to them now and allways will. You greatfull white brother, loved by so many here in the uk
Dom Shaheen
They were glorious. Style icons. Those tight dance routines. Slick vocals. Just fab.
a cw
So true. All the girls wanted to wear clothes like them or Sister Sledge.