Wanna Be a Star

Chilliwack | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Solid Gold Records
• ASIN: B00005CCII
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,910 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Reissue of the Canadian power rock group's 1981 album that All Music Guide rates as their best with 4.5 stars (out of 5).

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heavily overlooked concept, March 7, 2004

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Captain Nemo (Central Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wanna Be a Star (Audio CD)

Once upon a time in the early 80's this album was available in the U.S., but was discontinued. It is pretty much a concept of the rock and roll lifestyle, and what a cd it is. If you like that AOR sound of the early 80's this is for you. The big hit of this album was the song My Girl with it's awsome vocals. It's one of those songs you might not recognize by title, but once you hear it you'll say "I remember that!". Great, refreshing cd overall. Has a few surprisingly heavy guitar songs on it. Give it a chance.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something about this sound just sticks with you, June 1, 2006

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Anon Y. Mous "33scotty" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wanna Be a Star (Audio CD)

This is a good collection from the late 70's/early 80's for those moments when you want to listen to something that will keep your mind occupied. These songs have some really memorable & inspired lyrics and arrangements. "Sign Here" begins with contract language recited as a Gregorian chant. "Walk On" is good for when you've had a setback and need a little pep talk in a minor key. "Live for a Living" has a defiant ring that is perfect for when you feel aggravated at work and need a harmless release. The others are similarly interesting and good for when you are in a "mood" and need to be distracted. A little cynical, wry, with occasional bursts of optimism (see "I Believe" and the haunting refrain of "My Girl"). Once you have really listened to it, you will find it popping up in your head years later and want to hear it again. Glad to see it has made it to CD.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guilty Pleasure!, July 16, 2007

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Alan C. Roberts "hearmuff" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wanna Be a Star (Audio CD)

My wife cringes, but I just grin! This was in heavy rotation in my Chrysler Newport during high school in Florida. "I Believe" may be one of the best heavy petting songs ever. (If only I had a girlfriend at the time...)