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.
Restless
Starpoint Lyrics
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Do do do
Sunday morning, break of dawn
And I don't think I've slept at all
I toss and turn and body's yearning
Thinking 'bout you all night long
It's tearing me apart
I won't rest until you're here beside me
Sharing my love through the night
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
Can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
I can't live without your love
I tried to fight it, tried to hide it
Just another passing flame, well
Here today and gone tomorrow
But with you the fire raged
Over my mind, body and soul baby
You took complete control
I'm on the verge of going crazy maybe
You're all I want
Don't you leave me in the cold
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
Can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
I can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
Can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
I can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
Can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
I can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
Can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
I can't live without your love
I won't rest until you're here beside me
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
Can't live without your love
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
I can't live without your love
The song "Restless" by Starpoint is a love song about the yearning for someone. The singer is restless as they think about this person all night long, unable to sleep or rest until they are reunited. The opening stanza sets the scene with an early Sunday morning where the singer hasn't slept and is consumed with thoughts of the person they love. The thundering beat of their heart is tearing them apart, emphasizing the intensity of their longing. They express that they can't live without this person, and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to be with them.
In the second verse, the singer describes how they tried to fight and hide their feelings, but the connection they have with this person is too strong. They feel like they are going crazy, and the person they love is all they want. The repetition of the chorus is a reflection of the constant thoughts of this person and the relentless effort to be with them. In the final moments of the song, the singer declares that they will not rest until the person is with them.
Overall, "Restless" is a passionate and emotional love song about the all-consuming feeling that comes with love. It portrays the intense feeling of desire and the lengths people will go to be with the ones they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday morning, break of dawn
It's early in the morning and the singer is awake
And I don't think I've slept at all
The singer has not been able to sleep
I toss and turn and body's yearning
The singer is restless and feels a strong desire
Thinking 'bout you all night long
The singer has been thinking about this person all night
Feel the thunder in my heart beating
The singer's heart is racing
It's tearing me apart
The singer is deeply upset
I won't rest until you're here beside me
The singer will not be able to relax until this person is there with them
Sharing my love through the night
The singer wants to show their love by spending the night with this person
I'm restless, I can't sleep a wink
The singer is unable to sleep and feels uneasy
Can't live without your love
The singer feels dependent on this person's love
I tried to fight it, tried to hide it
The singer tried to resist their feelings for this person
Just another passing flame, well
The singer thought it was just a temporary attraction
Here today and gone tomorrow
The singer thought it would not last
But with you the fire raged
Their passion burns strongly with this person
Over my mind, body and soul baby
The singer feels consumed by their feelings for this person
You took complete control
This person has taken over the singer's heart and mind
I'm on the verge of going crazy maybe
The singer feels like they might lose it due to their feelings for this person
You're all I want
This person is all the singer desires
Don't you leave me in the cold
The singer doesn't want to be abandoned by this person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY ROBERTSON, WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tiffanimorris7127
Renee Diggs was one of the best singers of the 80s and any era periodt!! She's up there with Whitney Houston as having a powerhouse voice with beautiful tone textures and phrasing. Object of my Desire, He Wants My Body, It's So Delicious and Restless were all dance grooves with videos that catapulted the group into it's successful period!
@summerlyric506
Never heard It's So Delicious. On my way after this.
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@PhilAVega
February 2023
Spinning Star point jams on the turntables tonight.
Much love n respect for this cool 😎 group.
Listen to them when you can.
@seanfitzpatrick4730
Tina Marie and this woman here my what a voice what passion
@montey1
She died of multiple sceloris back in '05 at the age of 50. Sad. May she be at peace.
@bieberbub
ouh - hard to know - I'll meet her in heaven - all the best..
@chasehadley5230
Sad. Very sad indeed. Bless her heart.
@pinoy0125
Wow, so unfortunate. She's a babe fosho
@anthonywashington3743
Wow I didn't know that rip beautiful woman 😢 💔