Stars (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals song)
| "Stars" | ||||
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| Single by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | ||||
| from the album The Lion the Beast the Beat | ||||
| Released | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Grace Potter | |||
| Producer(s) | Jim Scott | |||
| Grace Potter and the Nocturnals singles chronology | ||||
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"Stars" is the second single from Grace Potter and the Nocturnals' fourth studio album The Lion the Beast the Beat and a follow-up to "Never Go Back", their debut single from the album. "Stars" is track #4 on the album.
The Deluxe Edition of The Lion the Beast the Beat also contains an alternative country version performed as a duo by Grace Potter and country singer Kenny Chesney.
Music video[]
The music video was released on August 24, 2012. It was directed by Philip Andelman, who also directed for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.[1]
Commercial performance[]
As of February 20, 2013, the song has sold 183,000 copies in the US.[2]
Critical reception[]
"Stars" was positively received by critics, deemed one of the best songs off the new album.
Personnel[]
Adapted credits from the booklet.[3]
Main version
- Grace Potter – lead vocals, keyboards, tambourine
- Scott Tournet – acoustic guitar, lead guitar, lap steel guitar, loops, ambience
- Benny Yurco – electric guitar
- Matt Burr – drums
- Michael Libramento – bass guitar
- David Campbell – string arrangements
Alternative country version
- Grace Potter – lead vocals, Hammond organ
- Pat Buchanan – electric guitar
- Kenny Chesney – backing vocals
- Chad Cromwell – drums
- Dan Dugmore – steel guitar
- Larry Franklin – fiddle
- Kenny Greenberg – electric guitar
- John Barlow Jarvis – piano
- Alison Krauss – backing vocals
- Michael Rhodes – bass guitar
- Scott Tournet – electric guitar solo, acoustic guitar
Covers[]
Amanda Brown, a contestant from Team Adam Levine in the third season of the American The Voice performed it on November 19, 2012.[4]
American Idol semi-finalist Nick Boddington performed "Stars" during the final round of Hollywood Week in Season 12. The episode aired on February 7, 2013.[5]
Emily Piriz performed this song during Hollywood Week on season 13 of American Idol which aired on February 12, 2014.
- On October 5, 2015, Shelby Brown covered the song choice selection on The Voice (U.S. season 9).
- On November 25, 2019, Marybeth Byrd covered the song during Top 11 fan choice selection on The Voice (U.S season 17).
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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References[]
- ^ http://www.gracepotter.com/2012/08/gpn-release-single-stars-official-video-on-vh1-com/
- ^ https://www.usatoday.com/story/idolchatter/2013/02/20/carrie-underwood-grammy-sales-boost/1932473/
- ^ The Lion the Beast the Beat (booklet). Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Hollywood. 2012. D001773492.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ http://www.wetpaint.com/the-voice/articles/watch-amanda-brown-sing-grace-potter-the-nocturnals-stars-on-the-voice-season-3-live-rounds-nov-19-2012-video
- ^ http://www.mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-12-hollywood-week-part-2-recap-and-videos.htm
- ^ "Grace Potter Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Grace Potter Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Grace Potter Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Grace Potter Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Grace Potter Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Triple A Songs: 2012 (Year-End)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- 2012 songs
- Grace Potter and the Nocturnals songs
- Hollywood Records singles
- Music videos directed by Philip Andelman
- 2012 singles