Starpoint, initially performing under the name "Licyndiana," was originally formed in 1969 near Annapolis, Maryland by the children of two local doctors. Kayode Adeyemo, whose parents had been immigrants from Nigeria and Barbados was born and grew up in Crownsville, Maryland. His father, a doctor, worked with Dr. George Phillips at Crownsville Hospital. In this way, a young Kayode Ademeyo was introduced to Dr. Phillips' four sons: Ernesto, Orlando, Greg, and George Jr. Soon thereafter, Adeyemo began jamming with the four Phillips brothers, each of whom were multi-instrumentalists. Initially, Adeyemo played bass guitar in the group. After this foundation had stabilized, Renée Diggs came on board as the lead singer, completing the Licyndiana line-up. With so much musical/instrumental talent between them, the Phillips brothers ultimately came to specialize in particular instruments within the band, with Ernesto Phillips handling lead guitar; Orlando Phillips on bass guitar, keyboards, and saxophone; Greg Phillips on drums; and George Phillips, Jr. on keyboards. Diggs and Adeyemo became the vocalists, with Diggs handling most of the lead parts. By the end of the 1970s, the band had scored a recording contract with Chocolate City Records, at which point they changed their name to "Starpoint."
The group released their self-titled debut album in 1980. One of the singles from this album, "I Just Wanna Dance With You" became their first top 20 hit on the R&B chart. They would continue to release at least one album every year throughout the first half of the 80s, scoring several more minor hits on the R&B chart. When the band's record label, Chocolate City went out of business, they remained with that label's parent company, Casablanca Records for one more album, but they were eventually picked up by Elektra Records. Renée Diggs and Ernesto Phillips also became romantically involved.
However, major success in the R&B/soul market was elusive until 1985, when the band released their Restless album. This album not only made them superstars in the R&B world, but it also brought them significant crossover success onto the pop charts with the Top 30 single, "Object of My Desire." Co-written by Kayode Adeyemo and Ernesto Phillips (along with noted R&B musician/producer Keith Diamond), the tune also became Starpoint's first of several R&B top ten hits. The follow-up single "What You've Been Missin'" followed "Object..." into the R&B top ten. The title track ("Restless") was also released as a single and did decently on both the pop and R&B charts. The band embarked on a lengthy tour in support of the album, during which not only did Renée Diggs become well-respected for her explosive vocal abilities, but also Greg Phillips earned a reputation for his drumming skills.
Unfortunately, later in 1985, while the band was on tour and at the peak of their success, Renée Diggs was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, while touring became more of a challenge for the band at this point, Diggs was determined to continue touring and recording with the band and living up to her potential. She remained with the band and persevered without sacrificing any of her exuberant stage presence.
In 1987, the band released their next album, Sensational. While the single "He Wants My Body" became the band's third top ten hit on the R&B chart, it barely made a dent on the pop charts, and the overall success of the album paled in comparison to its predecessor. The band released two more albums before eventually breaking up in 1990.
Life After Starpoint
In 1990, shortly after the band's break-up, Renée Diggs recorded a solo album titled Oasis that was not initially released in the U.S., although it did see a release in Europe. Several of the tracks on this album were co-written by Diggs and Starpoint guitarist Ernesto Phillips, her longtime lover. She remained involved in the music industry throughout her life. She also created the Renée Diggs Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, to help bring attention to the disease.
Other band members became involved with session work for various other R&B artists.
Sadly, on March 25, 2004, Ernesto Phillips passed away as the result of a stroke. The Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth was established in his memory and as a tribute to his efforts in helping younger children to realize their ambitions of becoming musicians.
Just a week shy of the one-year anniversary of the death of her longtime companion Phillips, Renée Diggs also died (March 18, 2005) at the age of 50, due to a heart condition. Her album, Oasis was finally released in the U.S. posthumously.
One More Night
Starpoint Lyrics
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But I can't let it stop me now
Love's got me in a frenzy and my heart won't lie (Lover)
Ooh this crazy feeling I don't know too well
It really doesn't matter no
You got my head all spinning like a carousel
And it won't stop it's you that I'm after
Let me love you for one more night
I just want to hold you closer
Oooh baby it's going to be all right
Let me love you for one more night
It's not imagination or some fantasy
Still it's up to you and me
This sticky situation makes it hard to sleep
But I'm hanging on I'm holding tighter
Ooh babe it's going to be all right
Let me love you for one more night
I just want to hold you closer
Oooh baby it's going to be all right
I just want to hold you baby
Days seem so long without you
And the nights are so cold
I say you give it one more try
'Cause you know that my heart just won't let go
In Starpoint's "One More Night," the singer is experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as she grapples with her feelings for a man who is already in a committed relationship. Despite the situation's challenges, the woman feels that she cannot deny her love any longer. The lyrics express her desire for one more night with him, to hold him closer and enjoy his company. She believes that this feeling is not just a fantasy, but a real emotion that both of them share. The woman acknowledges that the situation is complicated, but she is determined to hold onto the man even though she knows it may not be wise.
To me, the song is about taking risks and following your heart instead of always doing what is expected of you. We see this in the line "It's not imagination or some fantasy / Still it's up to you and me," which suggests that sometimes we must take responsibility for our choices and accept the consequences. Overall, the song captures the excitement and anxiety that often accompanies new love while also acknowledging that it can be messy and difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's kinda risky 'cause you're someone's guy
I realize that trying to pursue a relationship with you could be dangerous since you are already taken
But I can't let it stop me now
However, my feelings are too intense to ignore, and I can't back down from pursuing them now
Love's got me in a frenzy and my heart won't lie (Lover)
I have fallen so deeply in love with you that it has caused me to act impulsively and recklessly, despite my better judgement and knowledge that you are unavailable
Ooh this crazy feeling I don't know too well
These intense emotions I'm experiencing are overwhelming and unfamiliar to me
It really doesn't matter no
But in the grand scheme of things, the risk of getting hurt doesn't seem significant compared to the joy of being with you
You got my head all spinning like a carousel
You have captivated my heart and mind so much that I can't stop thinking about you and feel dizzy with emotion
And it won't stop it's you that I'm after
These feelings haven't subsided, and I continue to pursue you with the hope of being with you
Ooh babe it's going to be all right
I believe that we can make this work and that things will eventually be okay between us
Let me love you for one more night
Just allow me to hold you and experience this love for one more night, even though it may be brief and fleeting
I just want to hold you closer
I crave the intimacy of being close to you and feeling your presence
It's not imagination or some fantasy
My love for you is not a delusion or mere fantasy but grounded in reality
Still it's up to you and me
However, the decision to pursue a relationship is ultimately up to both of us and requires mutual consent and effort
This sticky situation makes it hard to sleep
The uncertainty and complexity of our situation weighs heavy on my mind and causes restlessness
But I'm hanging on I'm holding tighter
Despite the difficulties and obstacles, I refuse to give up on this love and remain steadfast in my commitment to you
Days seem so long without you
The days drag on without you, and time appears to move slowly
And the nights are so cold
The nights without you are lonely and leave me feeling empty and longing
I say you give it one more try
I encourage you to consider pursuing a relationship with me, even though it may be unconventional or risky
'Cause you know that my heart just won't let go
I want you to know that my love for you is true and unwavering, and I won't easily give up on this chance to be with you
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.