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.
Till the End of Time
Starpoint Lyrics
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to doubt my feelings
I'll cherish every moment that I spend with you
I'll be lover
I'll be friend
Oh I'll be there beside you
Like no one, you ever knew
You take my breath away
You can depend on me
Ya know how long I've waited
Nothings gonna change my mind
Oh no
Your love is all I need
And I know you've heard me say it
but I want you till the end of time
La La La, La La La, La La La La La
Oh Oh, Whoa oh Whoa
You stepped right out my dreams and into my world love
You've touched every emotion from the start
And when the road gets rough
You have someone you can turn to
I can't put into words the joy you bring my heart
You take my breath away, please believe me when I say
You can depend on me
You know how long I've waited
(so long)
nothings gonna change my mind, oh
Your love is all I need
I know you've heard me says it
(ooh woo)
But I want you till the end of time
Never dreamed a kiss from you could be such a romantic feeling
And happiness was here all of the time
You can depend on me
You know how long I've waited
Nothings gonna change my mind
Oh no
Your love is all I need
And I know you've heard me say it
But I want you till end of time
You can depend on me (baby)
You know how long I've waited
Nothings gonna change my mind
oh no
Your love is all I need, you've heard me say it
I want you till the end of time
Want you till the end... of time
The lyrics to Starpoint's song Till the End of Time express a deep and unwavering commitment to love and to the person they are singing to. The singer promises to never give their partner any reason to doubt their feelings, and to cherish every moment spent together. The singer promises to be both lover and friend, always standing by their partner's side, ready to offer unwavering support and love. The singer expresses how much their partner means to them, stating that they take their breath away and bring joy to their heart. They want their partner to know that they can always depend on them, and that they are willing to wait until the end of time for them, their love being all they need.
The song portrays a sense of deep love and commitment, one that goes beyond any obstacles that may come along the road. The lyrics represent a promise to provide unfaltering love, support, and undying commitment. The singer is simply stating that their love is so strong that they are willing and able to wait for their partner until the end of time. The emotional depth of the song is emphasized by the repetition of lines such as "You know how long I've waited, nothings gonna change my mind, oh no, Your love is all I need, and I know you've heard me say it, but I want you till the end of time," which reinforces the idea of permanence, commitment, and faithfulness.
Overall, the lyrics to Starpoint's song Till the End of Time represent a deep and unwavering commitment to love and to one's partner. The singer promises to be a constant source of love and support, and to wait for their partner until the end of time. It is a touching expression of the depth of love and commitment that can be found between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never give you reason to doubt my feelings
I promise to always be transparent with you and make sure you never question my love.
I'll cherish every moment that I spend with you
I value every second we spend together and will make the most of our time.
I'll be lover, I'll be friend
I'll be both your romantic partner and your best friend, always there for you.
Oh I'll be there beside you, like no one, you ever knew
I'll support you and be by your side in a way that's unlike anyone you've ever known before.
You take my breath away, please believe me when I say
You leave me speechless with your beauty and I mean every word that I say.
You can depend on me
You can trust me to always be there for you and support you.
Ya know how long I've waited, nothings gonna change my mind
I've been waiting for someone like you for a long time and nothing will make me change my feelings.
Your love is all I need
I only need your love and nothing else to be happy.
And I know you've heard me say it, but I want you till the end of time
I may have said it before, but I truly want to be with you forever.
You stepped right out my dreams and into my world love
You're everything I ever dreamed of in a partner and you're finally here with me.
You've touched every emotion from the start
You've had a profound emotional impact on me from the very beginning of our relationship.
And when the road gets rough, you have someone you can turn to
I'll always be here for you, especially when things get difficult or challenging.
I can't put into words the joy you bring my heart
I can't adequately express the happiness and love that you bring to my life.
Never dreamed a kiss from you could be such a romantic feeling
Your kisses make me feel so loved and romantic, it's more than I ever dreamed possible.
And happiness was here all of the time
Being with you has made me realize that true happiness was with me all along.
You can depend on me (baby), you know how long I've waited
You can always rely on me, and I've been waiting a long time for someone like you.
Want you till the end... of time
I want to be with you forever, until the very end of time.
Contributed by Elliot P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Giancarlo S. Farías
Listen to Luis Miguel...
Songs :
▪︎Entregate
▪︎Me niego a estar solo
▪︎ayer
▪︎ nada es igual
▪︎ un día más
▪︎ voy apagar la luz / contigo aprendí
▪︎ sueña
▪︎hasta el fin
▪︎ hasta que me olvides
▪︎ la puerta
▪︎ el primero
Etccc
T'Sherrell
I swear...HANDS DOWN...this is THE MOST beautiful love song I’ve EVER heard. I’m so happy I found this song. I hadn’t heard this song in over 20yrs!
snowflake
so very true
Boysie Brown
You are so true...this is one of my most favorite songs from I was A boy...it still stands out....a big number 1..
Elsa Coakley - Rahming
Yeaaaaa
Andrew Blake
you are so right
Clayton Butler
This song is timeless, a real tear jerker, a song for more my future wife.
shanice eva bless
People no longer make good music such as these and it'd so sad I do appreciate persons who take the time out to share these classics with us ❤️🎶
Giancarlo S. Farías
Also Whitney Houston, Luis Miguel, Dan Hill, Peabo Bryson, etcc those days of good music are over. Sad.
Giancarlo S. Farías
Listen to Luis Miguel...
Songs :
▪︎Entregate
▪︎Me niego a estar solo
▪︎ayer
▪︎ nada es igual
▪︎ un día más
▪︎ voy apagar la luz / contigo aprendí
▪︎ sueña
▪︎hasta el fin
▪︎ hasta que me olvides
▪︎ la puerta
▪︎ el primero
Etccc
Fay Cooke-Nurse
I used to think classic music was a thing of the past but I'm heartened to realise that shows such as The Voice reveals real talented young singers.