Like a Star
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"Like a Star" is a song by English soul
singer–songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae
from her self-titled debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae
(2006). Released in November 2005 as her debut single
and re-released in October 2006, the song was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award
for Song of the Year
. It remains Bailey Rae's biggest hit single in the USA to date, and her only one to reach the Top 60 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was included on the international soundtrack of the Brazi
lian soap opera Sete Pecados.
was directed by James Griffiths.
Written entirely by Rae herself and produced by Steve Chrisanthou, "Like a Star" won much critical praise and was championed by Radio 1
DJs Colin and Edith
. The rich soulfulness of the vocals and the laid-back smooth production introduced the world to Rae.
UK 7" single
. Rae performed this song and "Trouble Sleeping
" on NBC
's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
on 27 November 2006. It was used in the ABC
television shows Grey's Anatomy
and Men in Trees
, as well as in an episode of Medium
on NBC and CSI: NY
on CBS. The song also appeared at the end of the 2007 film Nancy Drew and the 2008 film "27 Dresses". Rae performed "Like a Star" at the 49th Grammy Awards on 11 February 2007 and it received a nomination for Song of the Year
at the 50th Grammy Awards
the following year.
UK CD 2
UK 7" single
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Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer–songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leeds, who released her debut album Corinne Bailey Rae in February 2006....
from her self-titled debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae (album)
Corinne Bailey Rae is the eponymous debut album of English singer–songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae, released 24 February 2006 on EMI. It was released in February 2006 in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and in continental Europe on 3 March 2006. The album debuted at number 1 on both the UK Albums Chart...
(2006). Released in November 2005 as her debut single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and re-released in October 2006, the song was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award
50th Grammy Awards
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2008. Kanye West received the most nominations, with eight. Amy Winehouse was the big winner, winning a total of five awards. Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters won Album of the Year,...
for Song of the Year
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
The Song of the Year is one of the four most prestigious awards in the Grammy Awards ceremony, if not in all of the American music industry. It has been awarded since 1959 and unlike the Record of the Year award, which goes to the performer and production team of a single song, Song of the Year...
. It remains Bailey Rae's biggest hit single in the USA to date, and her only one to reach the Top 60 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was included on the international soundtrack of the Brazi
Brazi
Brazi is a commune in Prahova County, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Băteşti, Brazii de Jos, Brazii de Sus , Negoieşti, Popeşti and Stejaru.In 1948 it had a population of 1,530....
lian soap opera Sete Pecados.
Original release
"Like a Star" was originally released in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2005 in a limited-edition format; only 3000 copies were made, becoming much sought-after item by Rae fans. It was sent out to test the water ahead of a proper release, and after Rae gave a critically acclaimed performance of the song on Later... with Jools Holland, it instantly sold out. The single's music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by James Griffiths.
Written entirely by Rae herself and produced by Steve Chrisanthou, "Like a Star" won much critical praise and was championed by Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJs Colin and Edith
Colin and Edith
Colin and Edith was a radio show broadcast on BBC Radio 1 until August 2006, hosted by radio personalities Edith Bowman and Colin Murray. The show began in 2003 and was scheduled on the station's weekend morning shift. In April 2004, following the departure of Mark and Lard, the show was...
. The rich soulfulness of the vocals and the laid-back smooth production introduced the world to Rae.
Track listings
UK CD single- "Like a Star"
- "Enchantment"
- "Choux Pastry Heart"
UK 7" single
- "Like a Star"
- "Enchantment"
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
99 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
34 |
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
| Hungarian Airplay Chart Mahasz Mahasz is the Hungarian music industry association, founded in 1992. Mahasz hands out the Hungarian Music Awards and maintains the music charts for Hungary.... |
24 |
Re-release
"Like a Star" was re-released in the UK on 9 October 2006 due to the popularity of the song. A new music video, directed by Sam Brown, was shot for the reissue and the single peaked at number thirty-two, two places above where it originally reached in November 2005. The single was released in the United States in January 2007 and debuted at number fifty-six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. Rae performed this song and "Trouble Sleeping
Trouble Sleeping
"Trouble Sleeping" is a song by English soul singer–songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae from her self-titled debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae...
" on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip was an American dramedy television series created and written by Aaron Sorkin. It ran for 22 episodes.The series takes place behind the scenes of a live sketch comedy show on the fictional television network NBS , whose format is similar to that of NBC's...
on 27 November 2006. It was used in the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
television shows Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
and Men in Trees
Men in Trees
Men in Trees is an American romantic television dramedy series which premiered on September 12, 2006 on ABC and starred Anne Heche who played relationship coach Marin Frist. The series was set in the fictional town of Elmo, Alaska and concerned Marin Frist's misadventures in relationships...
, as well as in an episode of Medium
Medium (TV series)
Medium is an American television drama series that premiered on NBC on January 3, 2005, and ended on CBS on January 21, 2011. Themed on supernatural gifts, its lead character, Allison DuBois , is a medium employed as a consultant for the Phoenix, Arizona district attorney's office...
on NBC and CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
on CBS. The song also appeared at the end of the 2007 film Nancy Drew and the 2008 film "27 Dresses". Rae performed "Like a Star" at the 49th Grammy Awards on 11 February 2007 and it received a nomination for Song of the Year
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
The Song of the Year is one of the four most prestigious awards in the Grammy Awards ceremony, if not in all of the American music industry. It has been awarded since 1959 and unlike the Record of the Year award, which goes to the performer and production team of a single song, Song of the Year...
at the 50th Grammy Awards
50th Grammy Awards
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2008. Kanye West received the most nominations, with eight. Amy Winehouse was the big winner, winning a total of five awards. Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters won Album of the Year,...
the following year.
Track listings
UK CD 1- "Like a Star"
- "Emaraldine"
UK CD 2
- "Like a Star"
- "Emaraldine"
- "Enchantment" (Amp FiddlerAmp FiddlerJoseph "Amp" Fiddler is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan, U.S.. His musical styles include funk, soul, dance and electronica music. He is probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton’s...
Remix) - "Daydreaming" (Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
cover) - "Like a Star" (re-release video)
UK 7" single
- "Like a Star"
- "Enchantment" (Amp Fiddler Remix)
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- "Like a Star" (Acoustic)
- "Like a Star" (Instrumental)
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Single Top 100 | 100 |
| European Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
96 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
32 |
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
56 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
59 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
47 |
| U.S. Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard Dagital Songs | 44 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Pop Songs | 33 |
Sales and certifications
| Country | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States | N/A | 327,000 |
| Worldwide | 400,000 |
Personnel
- Written by Corinne Bailey Rae
- Produced and recorded by Steve Chrisanthou
- All vocals performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
- All instruments played by Corinne Bailey Rae (except organ, performed by Steve Chrisanthou and the strings, played by The London Session Orchestra)
- Orchestra conducted by Wil Malone
- Published by Global Talent Publishing
- Recorded at The Idle Studio