Shooting Star - Anthology [CD]

The band formed in the late 1970s. After gaining popularity in the Kansas City area, Shooting Star became the first American group to sign with Virgin Records. They recorded their 1979 debut album in England with producer Gus Dudgeon, best known for his work with Elton John and David Bowie. The band gained national exposure when a number of songs garnered moderate air-play on album-oriented rock radio stations in the US.

The initial lineup was: Van McLain on guitar and vocals; Charles Waltz on violin, keyboards and vocals; Bill Guffey on keyboards; Gary West on guitar and vocals; Ron Verlin on bass, and Steve Thomas on drums.

In 1976 the band persuaded fellow musician Gary West (born Gary Hodgden) to join them as a singer and songwriting partner for Van. In 1977, they shortened their name to Shooting Star.

DISC 1

1. You’ve Got What I Need
2. Bring It On
3. Tonight
4. Rainfall
5. Last Chance
6. Hang On For Your Life
7. Are You On My Side
8. Hollywood
9. Breakout
10. Are You Ready
11. Heartache
12. Where You Gonna Run
13. Weary Eyes
14. Preview
15. Straight Ahead
16. Taken Enough
17. Burning
18. Winner
19. Christmas Together

DISC 2

1. Touch Me Tonight
2. Summer Sun
3. Heat Of The Night
4. When You’re Young
5. Don’t Walk Away
6. It’s Not Over
7. Believe In Me
8. We Can’t Wait Forever
9. Blame It On The Night
10. Let’s Roll
11. I Need Your Touch
12. Leap Of Faith
13. Don’t Walk Away II
14. Call It Love
15. Christmas Together
16. Get Ready Boy
17. George’s Song