The song "Starship" by Michael Henderson is originally titled "You Are My … Read Full Bio ↴The song "Starship" by Michael Henderson is originally titled "You Are My Starship" and was recorded by Norman Connors on Buddah Records in 1976 on the album titled "You Are My Starship" featuring Michael as lead vocals and made it to #4 on the R&B charts and # 27 on the Pop chart in 1976.

Norman Connors, an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, producer and headliner scored several songs featuring the likes of Michael Henderson, Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carn and Dee Dee Bridgewater to name a few.

Starship*
Michael Henderson Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Michael Henderson:

Am I Special You forgot, how to give your time To the one you…
Ask The Lonely Just ask the lonely When you feel that need To make it…
At the Concert Instrumental Sad, I felt bad when I heard the news you…
Be My Girl Baby, you know sometimes You make me want to scream, woo,…
Can Can't we fall in love again? Can't we fall in love…
Can't We Fall In Love Again Can't we fall in love again? Can't we fall in love…
In the Night Time Funny, Just seems kind of funny, That every time it's sunny,…
In the Night-Time Funny, Just seems kind of funny, That every time it's sunny,…
Let Love Enter I want you so How can you know if you don′t…

Make It Easy On Yourself Make it easy on yourself Make it easy on yourself 'Cause bre…
Slingshot Tell me about your planet's air Can I breathe in, or…
Take Me I'm Yours Presley Elvis Miscellaneous I'm Yours My love I offer you no…
Take Me, I'm Yours Presley Elvis Miscellaneous I'm Yours My love I offer you no…
Tin Soldier Baby at first i was a paper tiger Running scared with…
To Be Loved Someone to care Someone to share Lonely hours and moments of…
Valentine Love I'm sending you a Valentine In hopes that you're still mine …

We Can Go On Can't we fall in love again? Can't we fall in love…

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@domoniqueayers8056

5y↑13

M I C H A E L H E N D E R S O N
A VERY GREAT RECORDING ARTIST,
SONGWRITER & MUSIC PRODUCER,

WOW WHAT MORE CAN I SAY MICHAEL HENDERSON, HE'S
ANOTHER MUSICAL GENIUS IN OWN
RIGHTS. AND SOMEONE I HAVEN'T

HEARD FROM IN MANY YEARS BUT IT'S ALWAYS GREAT TO HEAR HIS FABULOUS

MASTERPIECE WORK OF ART ANYTIME SUMMER, WINTER, SPRING

OR FALL, HIS GENUINE CLASSIC HITS NEVER GROW OLD, AND THOSE

LYRICS AMAZING, POWERUL & SWEET
AND VERY UNIQUE STORYLINES ABOUT TRUE LOVE

SO EMPOWERED ABOUT BEING IN
LOVE, & VERY INTIMATELY FOR A

LIFETIME & THE CHEMISTRY WAS JUST RIGHTEOUS,

I USE TO OWN THIS ALBUM AND
HE ALSO PRODUCED ON HIS ALBUM
THE LATE AND GREAT

MS. PHYLLIS HYMAN, WHICH IS SOMEONE ELSE I'VE ALWAYS APPRECIATED ABOUT HIM

HE WAS THERE TO ASSIST HER
AND SO MANY OTHERS, THROUGH
HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION

AND PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I
HAVE FORGOT 2 MENTION
NORMAN CONNORS ALSO

COLLABORATED W/HIM TO PROMOTE MUSIC FOR
MS.JEANE CARNE AS WELL.

All comments from YouTube:

@amandlamedia

2y↑17

Brother Micheal Henderson, you have fulfilled your purpose! You've touched so many souls with your music and your incredible voice and other gifts. Thank you a thousand times and more for impacting my life with your beautiful songs. 💕 Condolences to your family and friends.

@amandlamedia

I am planning a tribute to Micheal Henderson on Pacifica Radio, HTX.

@gregpadilla3506

3y↑71

You Are My Starship peaked at number 27 on The Billboard Pop Charts and number 4 on The Billboard R&B charts in 1976.

@martha.r

2y↑5

Rest In Heaven & Peace You Will Be Truly Miss 🕊♥️🙏🏽🎤😢💯

@barbarataylor5615

2y↑5

Rest in heaven, sing baby!

@michaelmoore5110

2y↑4

R.I.P. in that Starship
Yazoo City Mississippi Own
Michael Henderson

@steelcurtainsteeler7795

2y↑17

This really brings tears to my eyes.. this man's music played such a big part of my life from my mid 20s until now and I'm 70.. all I can say is thank you for all the beautiful music you gave us.. Rest in Heavenly Peace my brother.

@deloisjackson125

2y↑13

I’ve always loved this song, one of my favorite songs. R.I.P. Michael Henderson🙏🏽❤️

@shirleythomas86

2y↑9

Love you Michael Henderson. ♥️
Thank you for all the beautiful music 🎶
RIP 🕊

@YasharahlaUpNext

2y↑6

Rest In Peace, Love and Power Michael Henderson. 💔
Thank You for the Timeless Music. 🕊️👑🕊️

@tmgs5402

2y↑8

One of those moments you can never be prepared for. Condolences to the family, friends and fans. He made many songs that will forever be the soundtrack of my life. Rest In Peace.

@valendanewell5901

2y↑11

Michael’s voice was like perfume, it refreshes the SOUL. Such a talented singer and bass guitar player…OLD SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT…🙏🏾RIP

@studiotozo

2y↑10

💕You changed lives with your music and this song. RIP.

@danilee4738

2y↑12

One of my all time favorite as a kid growing up! RIP

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑1

I fell in love with it as a teenager after listening to my mom's record and hearing this song sampled on hip hop tracks like mobb deep trife life.

@karengodbold3620

2y↑11

I am in shock. I loved this song by Micheal Henderson- RIP!

@bojos6519

2y↑7

R.I.P Mr Henderson, you left such a great legacy of superb music!

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑14

Rip Mr Henderson beautiful song I always loved it.

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑2

He was handsome 😍 rip .

@keithbperrin9633

2y↑12

If anybody dont know...this was and still is a hypnotic gem by norman Connors and mike Henderson....mom would blast this with incense and candles...the ambience was legit...takes me back to 70s

@UNPINKLADY

2y↑15

Hands down one of the best Soul Ballads ever made. Thank you Mr. Henderson!

@tracycunningham54

2y↑8

I was still in high school, my senior year when Valentine Love came out. I had such a big crush on Michael Henderson. His voice just melted my heart! Such a beautiful voice! Much loved! Goodbye Brother❤️

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑2

He was a handsome man may he rip I hope his family knows how much he is appreciated by fans of all ages .

@suecurve-rageous5609

2y↑11

One of the best to do it. Thank you Micheal. RIP.

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑1

He did that his voice floated and glided so beautifully on this song 🎵😍 may he rip.

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑1

I'm glad I heard this version first as a teen then later when it was sampled I knew where it came from ll cool j , mobb deep and so many others borrowed from this beautiful composition.

@TrishBell1

2y↑6

Such a talented musician, We were lucky to have him in our lifetime. Soaring to the heavens in your starship, RIP Michael.

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑7

His voice glides over the composition perfectly 🥰 just coasts beautiful song 🎵.

@jjs490

2y↑7

Michael Henderson had a great voice this is the only song I know him by but I wish peace and love for his family at this difficult time. I really love this song he must have been a great artist. RIP Sir Michael.

@SuperEarthwindfire

2y↑8

Thank you for the music and the memories .R.I.P Michael Henderson

@EverywhereisHE

2y↑9

Mr. Henderson, I have been listening and loving this song for nearly 50 years, and until this week I never realized that you are the one responsible for this magnificent song...
I grew up in Durham, hanging out in WSRC radio station,and had this album. And several of your albums as well.
I truly hope that you received all that you were due from this masterpiece. But unfortunately knowing how the music industry works and worked for decades, I have a feeling that you probably didn’t.
My respect and admiration has multiplied 10,000 times for you, just from the knowledge that I found this week!
May God Bless You Eternity!

@deewoo2776

2y↑7

⭐⭐Michael Henderson⭐⭐
🏝🏝Rest In Paradise🏝🏝
🎸You will be truly missed🎸
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@UrBklynApprovd

2y↑11

Just read today Michael passed away July 19th (2022), so I had to hear it today. Rest in Power brother Henderson! Shout out to Havoc of Imfamous MOBB DEEP for sampling this great tune (Trife Life)!

@barbarabutterfield2679

2y↑10

Rest in peace Michael Henderson. Thank you for the music.🎶💔

@olgajones6530

2y↑7

RIP Mr Henderson, praying for Peace and Comfort for the Family. ❤️

@ronaldfletcher3643

2y↑18

Can’t believe he gone . This could be one of the greatest soul songs ever.

@roslynwilliams4917

1y↑11

Still beautiful and timeless in 2022. Rest In Peace Michael Henderson 🥰

@ironhead108

2y↑10

I've been playing bass since 1987 (age 10) and am just hearing this song for the first time in 2022. Damn it, this is like walking into a record shop where they play the good shit you've never heard before.

@markdaniels4178

No way bro.

@scottystarr569

Better late than never. Check out his other stuff

@deloraevans

2y↑6

RIP Micheal Henderson❤️🙏🏾😢
Thank you for the Music!!

@1ofgod1

10y↑44

This song transcends time, space, and dimension. What a blessing to have heard!

@audreydavis-nelson5911

2y↑6

Rest in heavenly peace, Mr. Michael Henderson. Comfort to his family!

@lorettasinclair919

2y↑13

You were great RIP Michael

@joelsims98

2y↑8

The Quintessential House Party Slow Jam
R.I.P. Mr. Henderson

@TommiBMedia

2y↑4

🙏🌷Rest Peacefully Michael 🎶 Very beautiful song. Condolences and prayers to the family 🌺

@sonya9298

2y↑7

Love this song takes me back to when I thought I was in love

@eastermcdaniel4419

2y↑6

RIP Love this song, Great Vocals 🌹❤️❤️🙏🙏

@debkalimullah6422

2y↑10

This is one of my favorites. No one sings this song like him. RIP🙏🏾

@philb.1502

1y↑11

RIP Michael Henderson!! An incredible bass player and vocalist!! Worked with Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Miles Davis to name a few!!!

@cameronfranklin1436

How sad I did not know he had died. He was so talented. He will be missed. Rip.

@joylannetter2451

2y↑10

This ballad is timeless! Between he and Norman Connors, I must say I rock best to this version 💋

@tubydobydo

11y↑1

This is a classic love song, the vocals, music, composition, and arrangement; its pure solid gold…when this song came out I lived in L.A. and was soooo in love with my boyfriend Roy. It stirs up great memories of us dancing to this song at the Red Onion. Thanks Michael for taking me back to a special time in my life. ‘Be My Girl’ was another one of our favorite songs, you’re one of my favorite artists. Big Hugs, Pepi

@eastermcdaniel4419

2y↑8

This is one of my favorite songs, Great singer
RIP🌹❤️🙏

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑11

Thanks mom for telling me to listen to your music 🎶 I understand now this is true music.

@malford9991

2y↑3

True dat

@musiclover-cn7tb

@M Alford I appreciate her for telling me when I was younger listening to music like this gives you a deeper appreciation for songs with meaning we sure don't have a lot of this now.

@mozellephilpart1726

2y↑1

Love your comment!❤🎹

@jamesmoon9768

2y↑5

Rest in peace Michael Henderson this song gives me the chills, every since I was a youngin backintheday, them swirling synth riffs 🎵🎶🎶🎹

@LyndaDBrownAuthor

2y↑5

You were truly our Starship! RIP Michael Henderson 😢

@Charles-tt3dr

2y↑10

R.I.P. to one of the baddest bassist/singers ever!!

@torreador1972

2y↑6

Impossible not to love this. Just discovered Henderson provided the angelic timeless vocals and played bass. Connors was the drummer credited with the track 😯

@sparklemonkey11

Connors had the money to produce it. So he put his name on Everything to insure he got the glory and the money.

@MrKattcole

5y↑20

This is a timeless classic piece of work

@MichaelHendersonmusic

😊🌹♥️ Thank You Gary!!

@07sweetbrownie

2y↑6

Rest in peace. One of my favorites songs from my youth.

@sexyoneallen27

5y↑17

My parents had this whole album when I was little, I always loved this song from when I was a kid until now and I still listen to it. Brings back memories :) I will always love this song.

@chefmanrashidchannel88pl3

5y↑1

I hear that sis likewise 🎆🎆

@belinda4478

2y↑6

My condolences to his family. This song really tugged on my heart when I was a teen.

@musiclover-cn7tb

2y↑2

Mine too I learned about it from listening to my mom's music collection she was right music from her time would last forever.

@belinda4478

@music lover1984 yes it has. My children and grandchildren love it. They agree that there’s nothing like the music I grew up with.

@impressenterprisesllc8704

2y↑5

I love this song. Thank you for your art. RIP

@francismartin2427

3y↑8

It should have been No. 1 on all charts!!! Michael and Norman scorch the earth with this.

@angelayancey1686

2y↑8

RIP Michael Henderson 1951-2022😔🙏💔🌹⭐!!

@lpender5774

2y↑11

Thank you for the music Mr. Henderson ❤️. RIP

@rerediscipleofyah5213

3y↑12

I’m 49, I know every word of this song and every other Michael Henderson record because of my mother and my aunt. There would NEVER be music like this again!!!!!!! Feb 2020

@SP-cy5vv

3y↑1

Me too... 49 and every word.

@andreahicks1639

3y↑1

Me too 49 love it

@charlesljones2454

As much as I loved this song ....I liked in the nightime even better.

@Wamboi713

2y↑4

Love this song❣️ May God comfort his family & loved ones🙏🏽

@brucerivera4550

3y↑58

Why the heck does Norman Connors have more views and more subscribers than Michael Henderson?

@gregpadilla3506

3y↑7

Not why but how.

@bradskinner7877

3y↑6

That's just so wrong.

@xyere4984

3y↑6

Rose Royse 🌹 producer,Compilations with George Duke as well as movie soundtracks,

@4687878

2y↑16

Because uninformed people think Norman Connors is singing !!!

@joel30435

2y↑4

Norman deserves it they should be about equal, And Norman orchestrated these bangers bro.

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@RayfieldA

3y↑16

Remember when R&B songs could sing about lovemaking without being so graphicly explicit? 😌

@TheBerkeleyBeauty

9y↑37

This song touches me. It has since the first time I heard it when I was about 8. It brings me to tears even today and I'm not exactly sure why. I've heard plenty of other songs with the same sentiment, but this one just grabbed me. Even as a 3rd grader. Just a timeless piece of art right here. 3:54 especially.

@ivorysteele

9y↑3

this was good. FIrst time hearing it. Thnx for sharing

@deshaunmuhammad52

8y↑6

That's how I feel about Keith Sweat make it last forever

@lynielshavers1753

8y↑2

+Mac Shaun I know how you feel. 😉

@ebonycoleman2104

TheBerkeleyBeauty

@karrmyce

10y↑43

Man..Why can't music be this soothing nowadays...

@camerongunter6232

6y↑3

Mike Cummings you’re just not looking in the right places my man

@allforchevys6631

6y↑1

Yes

@judsonfranklin6167

4y↑14

Classic music will never die.

@sontee8

11y↑1

I had the pleasure of seeing this man perform live back in the day. What a talent - sexy, great voice and great musician. this is one of my favorites by him.

@stacyholcomb985

2y↑7

Love this song RIP ❤️

@juliaaventureira.

2y↑4

Obrigado Michael Henderson ! Seu som viverá para sempre . Descanse em paz

@slimdudeDJC

5y↑11

Taken from the Norman Connors LP, "You Are My Starship." He does duets with Jean Carne and Phyllis Hyman on two powerful love tunes which have stayed with me through all of my years. That was one of the best 'love' albums ever made, IMO. This guy was truly a classy badass crooner!!

@bornasiatic8855

5y↑13

The atmosphere this song paints is something else, indescribable at times.

@theevangelist6178

5y↑3

Born Asiatic there was just something about these smooth soul 70's songs that just took you to another dimension of reality

@BadGyrlBren

1y↑4

Still one of my ALL TIME favorites ..... This was definitely a house party slow jam groove....Oh Yessss !!!!

@Musicfiend4ever

11y↑1

TIMELESS CLASSIC. Always thought Norman Connors sang this. I guess I didn't read the credits on this one. Thanks Mr. Henderson for setting the record straight. I know who you are and always loved your music.

@sarc102

5y↑9

This song is so Beautiful ❣ His voice....I get goosebumps, you can feel the emotion!

@sharris3624

Yesssss

@maebellgrant5114

2y↑4

Rest in Paradise Mike. Your beautiful music will live on💕

@ronniemac5081

2y↑5

R.i.P to the most Influential Jazz Fusion Bassist And R&B Singer Michael Henderson

@nickynicki7625

5y↑25

This song takes me to another place, so hypnotic

@joyroberts8266

1y↑4

Still listening in March, 2023!!! What a huge talent! R.I.P. Mr Michael Henderson!!!

@sunflowerlove6489

2y↑10

I love u micheal henderson may ur soul rest well in heaven thank u for being apart of my teen years etc...ur song u are my starship was the 1rst song i ever recorded on my panasonic tape recorder back when everything was great music , tv . food etc....i loved this song and still do with all other great songs u put out ur voice was so beautiful and strong thank u for sharing ur talents with the world u are an iconic bass player . etc......i thank god i was on the planet the with u !!!!

@axetu

1y↑10

It's been so long ago that I heard this. Must have been at a magical time, because it's bringing up magical impulses from another moment

@nicoleswanson5619

2y↑8

My wedding song💗💗

@kimberlydavis7399

4y↑12

This is the real music I love the old school .

@BossLifeOnlineGM

2y↑5

Love this song !!! Thanks for recording it Michael.. RIP

@trentharvey7508

5y↑15

Nothing like hearing the original. This is one special song that speaks volumes about the power of true love

@smoton2

5y↑15

I LOVE THIS SONG FOREVER...IT STANDS THE TEST IF TIME!!!

@afowler0

5y↑1

Yes it does ..... I love this.

@jiggleit2450

5y↑13

I love this song❤️❤️❤️ still rocking in 2019❤️❤️❤️

@maxsolinasmusic

same for me, lade

@tradesnatcha

13y↑1

So glad I found this on here. This was one of my FAVORITE songs that I would love hearing on the Quiet Storm on Sunday nights b4 I went to bed growing up. Just soothing grown folk REAL music!

@domoniqueayers8056

5y↑13

@Velvet2Rose

2y↑5

🙏🏽 RIP and thank you for such a beautiful song.

@Yolireals1

13y↑1

Now this is definitely a CLASSIC...I love this version better then the others!!!!!

@nancyburridge

11y↑1

Wonderful composition and arrangement, Michael! Superb voice!!

@daquino48dda

3y↑4

Came to my mind today on 01/02/2021. Lo...ved this beautiful song as a young teenager. Thank you Michael Henderson for this beautiful song to slow dance or to sit and chill on. 🌼🕊🎼💖

@williamperson5848

3y↑1

Denise, the only reason l'm reading your comment is because this song came to me too, if you're listening to this tune, l already know you're pasionet as hell...

@juliaaventureira.

2y↑2

Uma versão de reggae me fez chegar aqui ! Parabéns por servir de base para uma canção que amo . natural colie !
O mundo é maravilhoso, aproveitem cada momento

@RichwithPeace

3y↑5

I absolutely LOVE Michael Henderson with his fine/sexy self!! 🥰😘😍 He is one of the most talented and versatile artists on the planet 🌎. His range is unbelievable!!!

@teegood1904

5y↑24

That was when music had Meaning.

@lilaparker1477

8y↑1

My mom always play this kind of music.
My favorite!
It's so soothing it speaks to my soul

@chansonpapillon2391

2y↑8

One of My Top 10 Songs out of 40 years of listening pleasure. R.I.P.

@KristopherBaker

i'm interested what that list might look like...

@CynamonBBW

11y↑1

Just saw Michael Henderson perform this live in the ATL area (McDonough)...OMG! the epitome of talented phenomenon!

@383joaquin

18w

Outstanding performance, Love lyrics, and of course the Bass…. RIP my friend Thank you for sharing your music and talent with me and my family ❤

@mariahlikethewind

4y↑8

I love all of your music. I was in college when this came out and it is one of my all time favorite songs. Your music is forever!!!

@nellienell924

2y↑3

I’ve always loved this song ! Rip Mr Henderson !

@jeromeosills6522

1y↑4

I remember this being my favorite song as a young kid listening to this come on AM radio. I was too young to know who he was. I wasn't even buying records yet or turning the radio dial...I was so young I didn't even know the difference between AM and FM but I knew I loved this song when ever it came on...RIP Bro Michael Henderson! Your starship has taken you up.