Silver Star (Album)
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Silver Star is the title of Gary Glitter
's fourth studio album, released in 1977, the other three being Glitter
(1972), Touch Me
(1973), and G. G.
(1975). He had also issued a live album Remember Me This Way
(1974), and a collection of his singles, Greatest Hits (1976) before Silver Star was issued.
It contained three hit singles, "It Takes All Night Long", "You Belong to Me" (released as a single on Bell 1473), and "A Little Boogie Woogie in the Back of My Mind" (the latter of which was a hit twice, thanks to a cover version by Shakin' Stevens
in the 1980s).
Other selections include Gary's version of "Rock N Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)" (a previous hit for its writer, Kevin Johnson
), a rock number "Summertime Blues Out", The good time boogie track "Heartbreaking Blue Eyed Boy", a tribute to the world's entertainment capital, "Hooked on Hollywood", as well as the fan favourite "Oh What a Fool I Have Been".
The album fused rock n roll
and disco
and was designed to expand Glitter's fan base, especially in the United States
, where he had hit with "Rock and Roll
" several years previous. However, sales were disappointing and it failed to chart inside the all important Top 50
on either side of the Atlantic. Nevertheless, it went on to become a classic amongst his loyal fan base and was even voted 'the #1 album' of his career by his fan club in 1996.
Gary Glitter
Gary Glitter is an English former glam rock singer-songwriter and musician.Glitter first came to prominence in the glam rock era of the early 1970s...
's fourth studio album, released in 1977, the other three being Glitter
Glitter (Gary Glitter album)
Glitter was an album released in 1972 by British glam rock singer Gary Glitter, produced by Bell Records. Two tracks, "I Didn't Know I Loved You " and "Rock And Roll", the latter a song in two parts, achieved success as singles; each spent time amongst the top forty singles in both the United...
(1972), Touch Me
Touch Me (Gary Glitter album)
Touch Me was Gary Glitter's second album, released in 1973. It includes the top 5 hits "Do You Wanna Touch Me? " and "Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again"...
(1973), and G. G.
G. G.
G.G. is the title of Gary Glitter's third studio album, which was released in 1975.The album was an attempt by Glitter to change his musical direction from the usual heavy glam rock he had been recording. It was produced by Mark Munro, unlike Glitter's previous efforts which were done by Mike...
(1975). He had also issued a live album Remember Me This Way
Remember Me This Way (album)
Remember Me This Way is a 1974 album by Rock singer Gary Glitter. It features live concert performances from Glitter's 1973 Christmas show at The Rainbow in London and was released in conjunction with the movie/documentary of the same name that showed Glitter preparing for the tour...
(1974), and a collection of his singles, Greatest Hits (1976) before Silver Star was issued.
It contained three hit singles, "It Takes All Night Long", "You Belong to Me" (released as a single on Bell 1473), and "A Little Boogie Woogie in the Back of My Mind" (the latter of which was a hit twice, thanks to a cover version by Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens, also known as "Shaky" is a platinum selling Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter who holds the distinction of being the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s . His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, although it was not until 1980 that he saw...
in the 1980s).
Other selections include Gary's version of "Rock N Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)" (a previous hit for its writer, Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Maurice Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento, California. He is Sacramento's first African American mayor. Prior to entering politics, Johnson was a basketball player in the NBA, playing point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns...
), a rock number "Summertime Blues Out", The good time boogie track "Heartbreaking Blue Eyed Boy", a tribute to the world's entertainment capital, "Hooked on Hollywood", as well as the fan favourite "Oh What a Fool I Have Been".
The album fused rock n roll
Rock N Roll
-Personnel:*Ryan Adams - Bass, Composer, Costume Design, Guitar, Keyboards, Multi Instruments, Vocals, Vocals *Billie Joe Armstrong - Vocals *Melissa Auf der Maur - Vocals...
and disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
and was designed to expand Glitter's fan base, especially in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where he had hit with "Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll (Gary Glitter song)
"Rock and Roll", also known as "The Hey Song", is a song performed by British glam rocker Gary Glitter that was released in 1972 as a single and on the album Glitter. Co-written by Glitter and Mike Leander, the song is in two parts: Part 1 is a vocal track reflecting on the history of the genre,...
" several years previous. However, sales were disappointing and it failed to chart inside the all important Top 50
Top 50
The Top 50 refers to a list of weekly hit singles, or albums. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the same but similar to the top 40, but with 10 extra places....
on either side of the Atlantic. Nevertheless, it went on to become a classic amongst his loyal fan base and was even voted 'the #1 album' of his career by his fan club in 1996.
Track listing
- "You Belong to Me" (released a single on Bell 1473)
- "Haven't I Seen You Somewhere Before?"
- "I Dare You to Lay One on Me"
- "Roll of the Dice"
- "Hooked on Hollywood"
- "Summertime Blues Out"
- "It Takes All Night Long" (released as a single on Arista 85)
- "Oh, What a Fool I Have Been" (released as a singe on Arista)
- "Heartbreaking Blue Eyed Boy"
- "Rock N Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life)"
- "A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind)" released as a single on Arista 112
- "Treat of 42nd Street"*
- "365 Days"*
- "I'm the Leader of the Gang"*
* Added for the CD reissue