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.
Rain Or Shine
Five Star Lyrics
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Chase the devil and the dragons away
From manana to manana
Do I am love you, yes I do, do
Storm or sun, you're the only one
And this is how I feel
Rain or shine
My fantasy come true
Rain or shine, it's you and me
Cut me a heart on a tree and say
It's for ever, not a year and a day
Robin Hood and Major Tom
All the super heroes rolled into one
Kiss away my sad and lone lies
Do I am love you, yes I do, do
Silk and steel, that's the way you feel
And how I love you now
Rain or shine
You'll always be one in a million
My fantasy come true
How I love you still
How I love you now
How I love you now
Rain or shine
You'll always be one in a million
My fantasy come true
Rain or shine, it's you and me
Cut me a heart on a tree and say
From me to you
Rain, shine, rain, shine
Rain or shine
You'll always be one in a million
My fantasy come true
Rain or shine, it's you and me
Rain or shine, rain or shine
Rain or shine, rain or shine
The song "Rain or Shine" by Five Star is a love letter of sorts, expressing a deep and abiding love for someone who is always there, whether things are good or bad. The lyrics speak to the idea of a knight in shining armor, a hero who can chase away any trouble that might come their way. The song's protagonist emphasizes how much they love this person, from tomorrow until tomorrow, through any kind of weather, the storms and the sunshine. They are the only one who can make everything okay.
The song compares this person to various other heroes, including Robin Hood and Major Tom, all rolled into one. This person is not only brave and stalwart, but they can also comfort the singer when they are sad and lonely. The imagery in the song is romantic, with references to cutting a heart on a tree, and promising that love will last forever, not just for a year and a day.
Overall, the song is about the all-encompassing nature of true love, that it doesn't falter in the face of difficulty, and that it's worth cherishing and proclaiming for all time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my knight in shining armour
You are the shining savior who protects me
Chase the devil and the dragons away
Banish all my troubles and fears
From manana to manana
Throughout all time
Do I am love you, yes I do, do
I wholeheartedly love you
Storm or sun, you're the only one
In all circumstances, you are the only one for me
And this is how I feel
This is the depth of my emotions
Rain or shine
Through good times and bad
You'll always be one in a million
You are unique and special to me
My fantasy come true
You are the embodiment of my dreams
Cut me a heart on a tree and say
Carve a symbol of love and commitment
It's for ever, not a year and a day
This love is eternal, not fleeting
Robin Hood and Major Tom
Famous heroes combined
All the super heroes rolled into one
The ultimate hero
Kiss away my sad and lone lies
Erase my sadness and loneliness with your touch
Silk and steel, that's the way you feel
You are both strong and gentle
And how I love you now
My love for you is greater every moment
How I love you still
My love for you endures
Rain, shine, rain, shine
No matter the weather
Rain or shine, it's you and me
Our love endures through all kinds of circumstances
From me to you
This love is from my heart to yours
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Dannii Minogue
LOVED this when I was 12 years old at high school ♥ It was my favourite of all the good tunes they brought out in the 80's! I loved denice's make up the black liner and lovely pink lipstick Bringz back so many good memories :)
Steve Franklin
A very under estimated band. I think they are superb. Great version.
Iain Summerfield
This is the 80's and I love it. This band should have been the biggest thing after the Jackson 5. They were in a leage of their own. Nothing came close, even now. Come back Five Star. PLEASE
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LOVED THIS TUNE - FIVE STAR - YOUS WERE FANTASTIC THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY CHILD HOOD BETTER WITH YOUR FAB SONGS OLD BUT GOLD
srlibra
i love this version,i could hear this over and over again and I'll never get tired of listening to it.it just takes me back to the 80's.i wish that i could go back to the 80's when it was Timeless and Nostalgic. Five Star was the best UK group in the 80's,but very underrated.i loved their fab dance moves and Catchy songs.and thank you so much for posting this fab version.i loved this group when i was a young teenage girl,brings back so many happy memories for me.
srlibra
Wow i love this song,it's a brilliant 80's classic and the best ever song by Five Star and i love love this Remixed Version of Rain Or Shine,it is really beautiful and i love the words in this song too.i love Five Star,they were an awesome band in the 80's.i loved this group and their awesome vocals and they are from my area of Romford.I'm so proud of them that they were so successful and have had hits after hits of songs and i love all of their songs.
mickfizz1
Good lyrics, great tune, superb remix = winning combination
Remixed by Phil Harding
Thanks for sharing.
Specialdark23
This remix has a nice sound! Thanks for putting this up!
Paul Assi
Love this mixed version still have their remixed tracks on my minidisc still 2020 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
PAUL JACKSON
Five Star made some excellent music in the great 80s.