They were formed in the late seventies. After quickly gaining enormous popularity in the Kansas City area, Shooting Star became the first American group to be signed with Virgin Records. They recorded their 1979 debut album (Shooting Star) in England with legendary producer Gus Dudgeon, best known for his work with Elton John and David Bowie. The band gained national exposure when a number of songs garnered moderate air-play on Album-oriented rock radio stations in the US.
Their initial line-up included Van McLain on guitar and vocals, Charles Waltz on violin, keyboards and vocals, Bill Guffey on keyboards, Gary West on guitar and vocals, Ron Verlin on bass, and Steve Thomas on drums.
Some releases include:
Burning - 1983
It's Not Over - 1991
Into The Night - 2015
Don't Walk Away
Shooting Star Lyrics
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Well I'm not holding on to the past another day
Come and stand by me
We'll leave no stone or rock un-turned, just take the lead
And don't walk away
Turn to me
Don't walk away
All my nights and all my days
Well I'll be holding on to you, don't slip away
Won't you take control
Well sometimes I say what I don't mean, but it's just a show
Just don't walk away
I'll be your fool
Don't walk away
From tomorrow
You leave, I'll follow
The more I stay
The more I need
The more I take
The more I believe
Into the dark, you turn to me
Well we can throw our heartbroken worlds into the breeze
Just don't walk away
I'll be your fool
Don't walk away
From tomorrow
You leave, I'll follow
The more I stay
The more I need
The more I take
The more I believe
And all my nights and all my days
Well I'll be holding on to you each step you take
Well don't walk away
Turn to me
Don't walk away
Baby please
Don't turn away
Turn to me
Just don't walk away
Don't walk away
The song "Don't Walk Away" by Shooting Star talks about holding on to love and not letting it slip away. The first verse talks about leaving the past behind and moving forward with someone special. The singer invites the person they care about to stand by them and explore everything together. The chorus emphasizes the importance of not walking away from each other and instead turning towards one another. The second verse talks about the complexities of relationships and how sometimes things may be said that are not meant, but it's all just a show. The rest of the song highlights that the more the singer stays with their partner, the more they need them, and the more they believe in their love.
Overall, the lyrics of this song convey a message about the importance of holding on to love and not letting it slip away. It's about taking risks, exploring the world together, and being there for each other through good times and bad.
Line by Line Meaning
You, carry me away
You have the power to lift me up and take me away from my troubles.
Well I'm not holding on to the past another day
I refuse to continue living in the past and holding onto things that don't serve me anymore.
Come and stand by me
Join me and be by my side, as we navigate through our journey together.
We'll leave no stone or rock un-turned, just take the lead
We'll explore every opportunity that comes our way, and I trust you to take the lead.
And don't walk away
Don't leave me behind, stay with me through thick and thin.
Turn to me
Instead of leaving, turn to me for support and guidance.
All my nights and all my days
My thoughts and feelings are consumed by you, day and night.
Well I'll be holding on to you, don't slip away
I'll hold onto you tightly, and won't let you slip away from my grasp.
Won't you take control
I'm willing to give you control and trust your decisions.
Well sometimes I say what I don't mean, but it's just a show
I may say things I don't mean, but that's just a facade to cover up my vulnerability.
From tomorrow
Starting from tomorrow.
You leave, I'll follow
I'm ready to follow you wherever you go.
The more I stay
The longer I spend time with you.
The more I need
The more I realize how much I need you in my life.
The more I take
The more I receive from you.
The more I believe
The deeper my faith and trust in you grows.
Into the dark, you turn to me
Even in the darkest moments, you seek me for comfort and support.
Well we can throw our heartbroken worlds into the breeze
Let's throw away all the pain and heartbreak we've experienced and start anew.
I'll be your fool
I'm willing to be foolish for you, and make myself vulnerable.
Baby please
Please don't leave me.
Don't turn away
Don't look away from me, or ignore my needs.
Just don't walk away
Whatever you do, just don't leave me alone.
Don't walk away
Stay with me, and let's face the world together.
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@craigstevens1612
Gary West what an amazing talent and a voice no one can touch. Shooting Star my favorite of all bands they are that good. every song on every album is great, thats how you make music.
@peterbrehm5480
I saw Shooting Star when they opened for Triumph in 1980 in Milwaukee WI! Man I'm old! Great performance 👍
@pacarothers
I miss these guys!! I was introduced to them like in 1985/86/87! Best experience of my LIFE!!!!!! ;-)
@MrkintheDrk
Yeah ! Thank you boillerbop ! Well it is about time some else is a true Shootingstar fan . Love these guy's love this song ! Wow now this one brings back the day's ! God Bless everyone ...
@philmaynard369
A classic 80s tune..such an underrated band in the uk they should have had so much more airtime...still one of my favourite albums
@laloquintana9845
wow!!!!!!! magic!!!! from a magic!!! decade..80s.. in my heart...
@djm1ch0l4s9
One of the best AOR bands from those times.. Also the other singer was really good !
But Gary West what a voice !
@MrkintheDrk
Awesome song.
@charliedemar
This was my absolute favorite band of the 1980's. Awesome stuff. A great contribution to music making. They were very diverse and talented musically. Gary West was a genius .I still listen to them a lot..... THEY WERE THAT GOOD.
@kevinpetre9114
It took me back, I heard something on tv. and an hour later I remembered. I had the album and recorded music for Worlds of Fun in Kc. Then off to the navy I went.