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.
Strong As Steel
Five Star Lyrics
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Can't think of a moment that you weren't there
We've been through so much together
Can't think of a feeling that we haven't shared
Ooh, how many lovers
Ever found the kind of love that we got
Ooh, ain't many others
'Cause you know what we've got is a real thing
This love is as strong as steel
Can't break it up or break it down
It's always gonna be around
This love is a love that's real
It's as deep as any ocean goes
It's gonna last don't you know
This love is strong as steel
Ooh, whoa whoa
We've been right her for each other
Even through the time when times were hard for us
When it rained we came through shining
Always knew we'd make it, all it takes is trust
Ooh, and now there's nothing, no
That could ever come between you and me
Ooh, our love is one thing
That just keeps on getting better
The more that we're together
This love is as strong as steel
Can't break it up or break it down
It's always gonna be around
This love is a love that's real
It's as deep as any ocean goes
It's gonna last don't you know
This love is strong as steel
Mm, oh oh
There ain't no rainy weather
That's gonna sweep this love away
We're gonna stand together heart to heart
Nothings gonna tear this love apart
'Cause it's strong as steel now baby
The lyrics of Five Star's song "Strong as Steel" exude a profound feeling of deep romantic love that defies all challenges and obstacles. Expressing undying commitment and devotion, the lyrics talk about two people who have come so close to each other that they share a bond that can’t be broken. The first line of the song, "Ooh, we've been so close to each other" establishes the strong connection between the two lovers. The song lauds the uniqueness of their love, acknowledging that not many people have found the kind of love that they have. The lyrics liken their love to steel, symbolizing strength, durability, and resilience in the face of adversity.
The chorus, "This love is as strong as steel, can't break it up or break it down. It's always gonna be around" reiterates the idea of the unbreakable bond that they share. The second verse of the song talks about the obstacles that the couple has faced together and emerged victorious. It celebrates the trust that they have in each other and their unwavering support that has allowed them to weather any storm. The final lines of the song validate their love, declaring that despite any weather, they will always stand together and nothing can ever tear them apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, we've been so close to each other
We have been in a very tight emotional relationship
Can't think of a moment that you weren't there
You've been with me through all the moments of my life
We've been through so much together
We've encountered challenges together, but we faced it head-on
Can't think of a feeling that we haven't shared
We open up to each other, thus no secrets between us
Ooh, how many lovers
It's hard to find a relationship as deep as ours
Ever found the kind of love that we got
You can't experience something like what we're experiencing
Ooh, ain't many others
It's rare to find such a type of love
'Cause you know what we've got is a real thing
What we're experiencing is honest, sincere, and genuine
Ooh it's everlasting
Our love will keep on going and never tire out
This love is as strong as steel
Our bond cannot be broken by anything
Can't break it up or break it down
There's nothing to separate us
It's always gonna be around
Our relationship is permanent
This love is a love that's real
We share feelings and emotions genuinely
It's as deep as any ocean goes
Our emotions and bond are as vast as the ocean
It's gonna last don't you know
Our love will continue throughout our entire lives
Ooh, whoa whoa
An expression of joy and elation
We've been right her for each other
We stood by each other through thick and thin
Even through the time when times were hard for us
We persevered through tough times
When it rained we came through shining
Despite life's hardships, we managed to rise above,
Always knew we'd make it, all it takes is trust
We believed in each other and held onto hope.
Ooh, and now there's nothing, no
There's nothing and nobody who can break us apart
That could ever come between you and me
Our relationship is immune to outside influence
Ooh, our love is one thing
Our love is the only thing that matters.
That just keeps on getting better
As our relationship flourishes, it strengthens and deepens.
The more that we're together
The more time we spend together, the stronger our bond becomes.
Mm, oh oh
An expression of joy and elation.
There ain't no rainy weather
Our relationship is immune to the darkest of times.
That's gonna sweep this love away
Our bond will remain undeterred, no matter what happens.
We're gonna stand together heart to heart
We will face everything together, standing side by side.
Nothings gonna tear this love apart
Nothing can destroy our bond.
'Cause it's strong as steel now baby
Our relationship is as robust as steel.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren
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Ooh, we've been so close to each other Can't think of a moment that you weren't there We've been through so much together Can't think of a feeling that we haven't shared
Ooh, how many lovers Ever found the kind of love that we got Ooh, ain't many others 'Cause you know what we've got is a real thing Ooh it's everlasting
This love is as strong as steel Can't break it up or break it down It's always gonna be around This love is a love that's real
It's as deep as any ocean goes It's gonna last don't you know This love is strong as steel
Ooh, whoa whoa We've been right her for each other Even through the time when times were hard for us When it rained we came through shining Always knew we'd make it, all it takes is trust
Ooh, and now there's nothing, no That could ever come between you and me Ooh, our love is one thing That just keeps on getting better The more that we're together
This love is as strong as steel Can't break it up or break it down It's always gonna be around This love is a love that's real It's as deep as any ocean goes It's gonna last don't you know This love is strong as steel
Mm, oh oh There ain't no rainy weather That's gonna sweep this love away We're gonna stand together heart to heart Nothings gonna tear this love apart 'Cause it's strong as steel now baby
deejayesskay
one of the most underrated slow jams of all time.
Classic Memories Hunter
Agree 🎤
African Traveler
@Me,Me,Me. My bad. I was a teen living in London at the time & the song had constant radio & tv play so I assumed it was a big hit
Me,Me,Me.
@deejayesskay You were right with your first comment,it was a flop in Europe and limped to Number 16 in the U.K.
Me,Me,Me.
@African Traveler lol,it made No.16 in the U.k and did nothing in Europe unfortunately,it should not been released as they were much stonger songs from Between the lines album.
Nikkei Addams (MY Professional Name)
I love this song so much! This group needs to be on Unsung. They're must underrated group and it's true fans like me feel that they deserve more. They have been dubbed as The British Jacksons which is an honor. I love them.
Kevon Radford
I swear Dianne Warren writes some of the most powerful ballads. They all definitely delivered!!
Michael Angelo
This song deserves so much more love than it is getting. It needs at least 5 million views. One of the greatest groups to come out of the UK in the 80s.
Five St🌟r fan forever
Tee Wallace
THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF MY DEAR SWEET MOTHER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV.3RD 2020 ..THAT TUESDAY WAS SO HARD...AND A MOTHER'S LOVE IS STRONG AS STEEL AND MY MOTHER WAS MOMMA AND DADDY FOR US ..SHE RAISED ALL 6 OF US AND OFTEN WENT WITHOUT JUST TO MAKE SURE HER CHILDREN HAD...I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY MOMMA ..R.I.P ...YOU EARNED YOUR WINGS .
Daniel Alejandro Alarcón Coya
Qué lástima no haber conocido antes estas hermosas canciones