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, Renรฉe 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. Renรฉe 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 Renรฉe 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, Renรฉe 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, Renรฉe 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 Renรฉe 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, Renรฉe 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.
Wanting You
Starpoint Lyrics
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I'll give anything for my wish to come true.
But you are so far away from touch girl... yeah yeah.
I'll break down on my knees to be close to you... to be close
Chorus:
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, right here all the time
I'm wanting you, you know it's true. Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, I'll break down on my knees ooh, I'm wanting you.
I just can't for your tender kiss girl, your sweet loving stays on my mind, you know it stays all on my mind.
And how I go on couress you... you, I just need you here by my side.
Chorus:
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, right here all the time
I'm wanting you, you know it's true. Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, I'll break down on my knees ooh, I'm wanting you.
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you.
Wanting you... you know I love you Babe.
And I'm... I'm needing you, needing you, needing you.
Wanting you... ooh ooh ooh ooh oooooh, oooooooooaah,
I'm wanting you right by my side.
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you.
The lyrics to Starpoint's "Wanting You" convey a deep longing for a person who is physically distant but emotionally close. The opening lines of the verse express the desire to have the subject of the song close by: "Needing you wanting you here by my side, baby." The singer is willing to do anything for this wish to come true, including breaking down on his knees. The chorus captures the essence of the song's theme: "Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, right here all the time. I'm wanting you, you know it's true."
The second verse expresses the singer's need for the subject's tender kiss and the constant presence of her sweet love on his mind. He wants nothing more than to caress her and have her by his side always. The song's accumulated longing and desire are evident in its repetition: "I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you."
Overall, "Wanting You" is a love song that captures the depths of longing and the desire for closeness with a loved one. The lyrics expose a rawness and vulnerability that is often intrinsic to love songs, making it relatable and timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Needing you wanting you here by my side baby.
I crave to have you close to me at all times, I desire your company intensely.
I'll give anything for my wish to come true.
I am willing to make any sacrifice to have my desire fulfilled.
But you are so far away from touch girl... yeah yeah.
However, you are physically distant from me and unattainable at the moment.
I'll break down on my knees to be close to you... to be close
I am willing to humble myself and beg for your proximity because I yearn to be near you.
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, right here all the time
I desire your presence constantly and wish for you to be with me always.
I'm wanting you, you know it's true. Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, I'll break down on my knees ooh, I'm wanting you.
I am being honest when I say that I desire you, and I am willing to do anything to have you by my side.
I just can't for your tender kiss girl, your sweet loving stays on my mind, you know it stays all on my mind.
Your loving touch is always on my mind, and I am longing for your gentle kiss.
And how I go on couress you... you, I just need you here by my side.
I imagine myself caressing you, and I yearn for you to be close to me.
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you. I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you.
I cannot emphasize enough how much I want and need you in my life, and my desire for you continues to grow.
Wanting you... you know I love you Babe.
My love for you is evident in my constant desire to be with you and have you close to me.
And I'm... I'm needing you, needing you, needing you.
I am desperate for your love and affection, and I require it to be fulfilled.
Wanting you... ooh ooh ooh ooh oooooh, oooooooooaah,
My desire for you is overwhelming and consumes me completely.
I'm wanting you right by my side.
My ultimate desire is to have you next to me at all times.
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martha DuPont
Needing you wanting you here by my side baby
I'll give anything for my wish to come true
But you are so far away from touch girl... yeah yeah
I'll break down on my knees to be close to you... to be close
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, right here all the time
I'm wanting you, you know it's true
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you
I'll break down on my knees ooh, I'm wanting you
I just can't for your tender kiss girl
Your sweet loving stays on my mind, you know it stays all on my mind
And how I go on caress you... you, I just need you here by my side
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you, right here all the time
I'm wanting you, you know it's true
Wanting you, wanting you baby, wanting you
I'll break down on my knees ooh, I'm wanting you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
Wanting you... you know I love you babe
And I'm... I'm needing you, needing you, needing you
Wanting you... ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I'm wanting you right by my side
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
I'm just wanting you baby, I'm just needing you
Peter Primo
Masterpiece. Starpoint are timeless. Brings back good memories: )
Ky Adeyemo
That's Ky Adeyemo on bass guitar ๐ธ
C D
the synth baseline is amazing
Luis Cerda retro 80 ฬs
Wooooow por Dios , que tremendo temazo, gracias por compartir esta joya. muchรญsimo tiempo que no lo escuchaba. te felicito, tremendo temazo Saludos desde chile.
Angelo D
Hot. One of their best. Killer bass.
DF
@Ky Adeyemo Magnifique ๐
Ky Adeyemo
Thanks
Toni Jones
good music, love it
Elizeu Joe Andrade
That jam! ๐ฅ
Ky Adeyemo
New music coming