1. A popular indie pop ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists which use this name:
1. A popular indie pop band from Canada
2. A rock band from the United Kingdom featuring Syd Barrett
3. A rock band from Australia
4. A country rock band from Australia
For the Japanese psychedelic group, please see The Stars
1. Stars is a Canadian indie pop band signed to the Arts & Crafts label. Originally formed in Toronto in 1998 by vocalist Torquil Campbell and keyboardist Chris Seligman, the band relocated to New York City and then subsequently to Montreal. The band also includes singer-guitarist Amy Millan and bassist Evan Cranley. Drummer Pat McGee has toured with the band for years, despite not appearing on their albums until the release of Set Yourself On Fire.
The band’s breakthrough single was Ageless Beauty, from their 2004 album Set Yourself on Fire. While released to minimal fanfare in Canada in October of 2004, Set Yourself on Fire slowly gained a strong following and critical praise soon after its 8 March 2005 U.S. release.
Millan, Campbell and Cranley are also members of the indie band Broken Social Scene; Seligman, although uncredited, has contributed to past Broken Social Scene albums. Millan has since embarked on a solo career, releasing a record entitled Honey From the Tombs in July 2006. Campbell has a side-project with friend Chris Dumont entitled Memphis; their latest album, A Little Place In the Wilderness, was released in August 2006.
On their website, they have noted that their name was chosen, by coincidence, without prior knowledge of the short-lived project by Syd Barrett. They have cited a wide variety of musical likes and influences ranging from Berlioz to Outkast, citing among others Barrett, Paddy McAloon, New Order, The Smiths, Brian Wilson and Momus. They covered The Smiths’ This Charming Man on 2001’s Nightsongs and The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York in 2005. Other indie artists have been guest collaborators on many of their tracks, especially for an early period including the release of their first LP.
2. The Stars is a Japanese psychedelic rock band. It consists of ex-members of the legendary band White Heaven including Michio Kurihara (Ghost, Boris, Ai Aso) on guitar and You Ishihara on vocals. For more information see The Stars.
3. Stars, a short-lived British band in 1972. Its members were Syd Barrett on guitar, Twink on drums, and Jack Monck (of Delivery) on bass. They played three live concerts in Cambridge before Barrett left the group, thus (essentially) ending it. Shortly thereafter Syd Barrett left music altogether and began a life in seclusion, and this project is sometimes seen as the so called 'straw that broke the camel's back'. Recordings of their performances remain lost, though it has been attested that all three performances contained early Pink Floyd songs and different versions of tracks from Barrett's 1970 solo album The Madcap Laughs. It has also been stated in multiple accounts that in each show Barrett entered one of his somewhat trademark catatonic trances, the worst coming in their second concert, where Barrett became almost completely frozen and had to be carried off stage. This was not unusual, having happened many times while Syd was still a member of Pink Floyd.
According to Twink, the band ended when Barrett approached him in the street, carrying a scathing review of their third concert. He waved the paper in Twink's face and said, essentially, "That's it."
4. Stars, an Australian country rock band from the late 1970s, most noted for the songs 'Mighty Rock' and 'Look After Yourself'. The band's main songwriter, Andy Durant, died tragically from cancer at age 25, marking the demise of the band. Fellow band members and many other luminaries in the Australian music scene at the time including Jimmy Barnes and Renee Geyer played a memorial concert, the Andy Durant Memorial Concert, to raise money for cancer research in mid-1980.
Mighty Rock
Stars Lyrics
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The mighty rock the mighty roll
Once it's got you, it won't let go
It don't matter what you do
The might rock's comin after you yeah
Do you remember the first time
On that bar room floor
The crowd was jumpin' and screamin' for more
A man stood up on the handstand
As I walked through the door
He took the light and said alright
! 'm gonna show you what we're here for
From the time I heard that song
Nobody could tell me I was wrong
Chorus
So many years have come and gone
But the music's the same
And if you think it's passed it's prime
You'd better think again
Don't care what you're into
We're in for the race
Lust want you to remember one thing
It all came from the same old place
I've seen 'em come I've seen 'em go
With stars in their eyes, on with the show
Chorus
The song “Mighty Rock” by Stars is a classic rock track celebrating the powerful and all-consuming nature of rock and roll music. The chorus declares the might and unstoppable nature of the art form, stating that once it’s got you, it won’t let go. The song goes on to recount a nostalgic experience of being introduced to rock and roll for the first time, in a bar with a lively crowd and an enthusiastic band. The lyrics convey a sense of awe and reverence for the genre that has stood the test of time and weathered many changes in popular culture.
The song’s message is one of unapologetic devotion to rock and roll music, and the idea that it is universal and timeless. The lines “So many years have come and gone/But the music’s the same/And if you think it’s passed it’s prime/You’d better think again” seem to address the idea that rock and roll is a dying art form, but this song is a rebuttal. The commitment to the ethos of rock and roll is unshakeable, with the lyrics stating that it doesn’t matter what you’re into, the mighty rock is coming after you. The reference to “stars in their eyes” in the final lines of the song hints at the fleeting nature of fame in the music industry, but again asserts the enduring power of rock and roll as a genre.
Line by Line Meaning
The mighty rock the mighty roll
The power and energy of rock music is unparalleled
Once it's got you, it won't let go
Once you've been moved by the power of rock music, you can't escape its grip
It don't matter what you do
Even if you try to resist the pull of rock music, it will still come for you
The might rock's comin after you yeah
The force of rock music will always be there, waiting to draw you in
Do you remember the first time
Reflecting on the initial experience of being exposed to rock music
On that bar room floor
In a gritty, raw setting that captured the essence of rock music
The band was punchin' out a hard line
The musicians were playing with intensity and power
The crowd was jumpin' and screamin' for more
The audience was fully engaged and excited by the music
A man stood up on the handstand
Someone stood out as a leader or star, commanding attention
As I walked through the door
Upon entering this setting, the artist was immediately drawn in
He took the light and said alright
The performer took control and signaled that they were about to deliver something special
! 'm gonna show you what we're here for
The performer emphasized their purpose and passion, highlighting the spirit of rock music
From the time I heard that song
This specific moment had a profound impact on the singer's life
Nobody could tell me I was wrong
The singer felt deeply validated and affirmed by this experience
So many years have come and gone
Reflecting on the longevity and continued relevance of rock music
But the music's the same
While trends and styles may change, the core essence of rock music endures
And if you think it's passed it's prime
Challenging the notion that rock music is outdated or irrelevant in modern times
You'd better think again
There is a timeless quality to rock music that cannot be ignored
Don't care what you're into
Regardless of personal preferences or tastes, rock music has something to offer everyone
We're in for the race
Emphasizing the competitive and intense nature of the rock music industry
Lust want you to remember one thing
The artist is urging the listener to pay attention to something important
It all came from the same old place
Despite its various sub-genres and offshoots, rock music originated from a singular and significant source
I've seen 'em come I've seen 'em go
The singer has observed countless musicians and performers over time
With stars in their eyes, on with the show
Despite the challenges and uncertainties of the music industry, performers continue to pursue their dreams with passion and determination
Chorus
Reiterating the enduring power and force of rock music
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ianh1263
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Anthony Peters
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