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Who sang Stars?

Janis Ian released the song Stars. Date of release: 1974.

Release date: 1974
Duration: 07:12
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The meaning of the song 'Stars ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Stars song analysis
An artist’s rise to fame at a young age, the dues paid after the fact, the ebbs and flows of fame are chronicled here. Tip of the hat to a few other performers, a wry apology for taking up the listener’s time, and a promise to “come up singing” regardless of what happens in future.

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Janis Ian - Short Biography


- Janis Ian is an American singer-songwriter.

- She had her greatest success in the 1960s and 1970s.

- She is best known for her songs "Society's Child" (1966/67) and "At Seventeen" (1975).

- At Seventeen" was released as part of her 1975 LP "Between the Lines".

- Between the Lines" reached number one on the Billboard album chart in September 1975.
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Stars is a song by Janis Ian. It's a sad song about how fame can be difficult, hard to keep, and cause problems.

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