Star (Primal Scream song) explained

Star
Cover:	Star - Primal Scream.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Primal Scream
Album:	Vanishing Point
B-Side:	"Jesus"
Released:	^[1]
Length:	4:28
Label:	Creation
Prev Title:	Kowalski
Prev Year:	1997
Next Title:	Burning Wheel
Next Year:	1997

"Star" is a song by Scottish rock band Primal Scream. It was released on 16 June 1997 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Vanishing Point (1997). It peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. NME named it the 27th best track of 1997.^[2]

Track listing

All tracks were written and composed by Gillespie, Innes, Young, and Duffy.

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the liner notes.

• Bobby Gillespie – vocals; drums and tambourine on "How Does It Feel to Belong"^[3]
• Robert Young – lead guitar
• Andrew Innes – rhythm guitar; "Bhangra Box" on "How Does It Feel to Belong"
• Martin Duffy – keyboards
• Marco Nelson – bass guitar
• Augustus Pablo – melodica
• Andrew Love – saxophone
• Wayne Jackson – trumpet
• Pandit Dinesh – tabla

Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 43. 14 June 1997. 26 July 2021.
2. Web site: What Was The Best Track Of 1997?. NME. Priya. Elan. 12 October 2011. 7 April 2019.
3. Web site: I just love the feel of this one..... Primal Scream (Official). Facebook. 5 October 2015. 23 December 2017.
4. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 14. 27. 13. 5 July 1997. 26 July 2021.