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.
R.S.V.P.
Five Star Lyrics
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I hope that you're free
It's a special occasion
Just for you and me
R.S.V.P. (R.S.V.P.)
As soon as can be
If you want to have my love
You got to dance with me, please
I can make you number one
Loving me is so much fun
Why don't you try it and see?
Two weeks with no answer
It's time you made up your mind
(With a little bit of luck tonight)
Ooh, won't you move a little closer
We're running out of time
R.S.V.P. (R.S.V.P.)
As soon as can be
I can make you number one
If you want to have my love
You got to dance with me, please
I can make you number one
Loving me is so much fun
Why don't you try it and see?
I can make you number one
R.S.V.P. (R.S.V.P.)
As soon as can be
I do the quickstep like a fox
And when I dance, I give it all I got
I've every move right in the groove
Every part of me knew just what to do
I do the soft shoe shuffle with such a style
Every step I take will make you smile
And you know I'll do anything for you
But there's just one thing I'm telling you
(I can make you number one)
(I can make you number one) I can make you number one
(I can make you number one)
(I can make you number one)
I can make you number one
If you want to have my love
You got to dance with me, please
(with a little bit of luck tonight)
I can make you number one
Loving me is so much fun
Why don't you try it and see? (R.S.V.P.)
I can make you number one
If you want to have my love
You got to dance with me, please
(with a little bit of luck tonight)
I can make you number one
Loving me is so much fun
Why don't you try, I can make you number one (R.S.V.P.)
"R.S.V.P." by Five Star is a fun and upbeat song that is essentially an invitation to a potential love interest. The song starts with the singer explaining that they have sent an invitation to the person they are interested in and hope they are free to attend this "special occasion" that's just for the two of them. The chorus repeatedly urges the person to "R.S.V.P. as soon as can be." The singer is confident in their ability to "make you number one" and encourages the person they are interested in to dance with them because "loving me is so much fun."
However, as the second verse begins, we start getting a sense of the singer's impatience as they reveal that it's been "two weeks with no answer" and "We're running out of time." The song becomes more urgent and the singer asserts their ability to "do the quickstep like a fox" and the "soft shoe shuffle with such a style" in order to impress the person they are interested in. The chorus repeats the same message, but with more intensity.
Overall, "R.S.V.P." is a playful and lively love song that encourages the recipient to act quickly on this invitation to love. The confidence and optimism of the singer is evident throughout the song, making it an enjoyable and memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Sent you an invitation
I have invited you to something special
I hope that you're free
I hope that you are available
It's a special occasion
This is a unique and important event
Just for you and me
This event is specifically meant for you and me
R.S.V.P. (R.S.V.P.)
Please respond to my invitation
As soon as can be
Please respond promptly
I can make you number one
I can prioritize you and make you feel special
If you want to have my love
If you are interested in pursuing a relationship with me
You got to dance with me, please
You will need to engage with me and participate in this event
Loving me is so much fun
Being with me and pursuing a relationship with me is enjoyable
Why don't you try it and see?
I encourage you to give it a chance and see how it goes
Two weeks with no answer
It has been two weeks and I have not heard back from you
It's time you made up your mind
It is important that you decide and respond to my invitation
(With a little bit of luck tonight)
(Hopefully things will work out and you will attend the event)
Ooh, won't you move a little closer
I would like you to come closer to me
We're running out of time
There is limited time left to respond and attend the event
I do the quickstep like a fox
I am a skilled and nimble dancer
And when I dance, I give it all I got
I put all my energy and effort into dancing
I've every move right in the groove
I am very skilled and precise in my dancing
Every part of me knew just what to do
My body and mind work in perfect harmony when I dance
I do the soft shoe shuffle with such a style
I am also skilled in more relaxed and casual forms of dancing
Every step I take will make you smile
My dancing is enjoyable to observe
And you know I'll do anything for you
I am willing to go out of my way for you and make you happy
But there's just one thing I'm telling you
There is one thing that I want from you
(I can make you number one)
(I can prioritize you)
(I can make you number one)
(I can prioritize you)
I can make you number one
I can make you feel like the most important person in the world
(R.S.V.P.)
(Please respond to my invitation)
(R.S.V.P.)
(Please respond to my invitation)
I can make you number one
I can make you feel like the most important person in the world
If you want to have my love
If you are interested in pursuing a relationship with me
You got to dance with me, please
You will need to engage with me and participate in this event
(with a little bit of luck tonight)
(Hopefully things will work out and you will attend the event)
I can make you number one
I can prioritize you and make you feel special
Loving me is so much fun
Being with me and pursuing a relationship with me is enjoyable
Why don't you try, I can make you number one (R.S.V.P.)
I encourage you to give it a chance and respond to my invitation so that we can pursue a relationship together
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.