In Brazil, this version gained popularity after being included in the soap opera De Corpo e Alma soundtrack, being the theme of the character Yasmin Bianchi, who was played by deceased actress Daniella Perez. While the group had had success in America up to that point, the single was their first single to become a hit when it was released in Europe, peaking at number 6 in the Netherlands and number 38 in the UK. The group's version peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the 49th biggest single of 1992 in America. It was the first single featuring new lead singer Michelle Valentine. The Cover Girls recorded a cover of the song in 1992 for their third album Here It Is. The Cover Girls version "Wishing on a Star"Ĥ: 05 (single edit), 4:44 (album version) It was produced by Smith & Mighty and featured Lizz E, and became the group's only notable UK hit, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard)īritish DJ and production group, Fresh 4, released their cover in September 1989.
The original version of "Wishing on a Star" peaked at number 52 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. The lyrics concern a woman longing for the return of an ex-lover so that they can resume their relationship.
It was sung by Gwen Dickey under her stage name.
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Included on their second album, In Full Bloom, "Wishing on a Star" is a slow ballad written by former Undisputed Truth member Billie Rae Calvin and produced by Norman Whitfield. It was first recorded as a single by Rose Royce in 1977 and has since been recorded by numerous other artists, including The Cover Girls in 1992, Seal in 2011, Jay-Z in 1998 and Beyonce in 2005. The song was originally offered to Barbra Streisand for her album project but later declined. " Wishing on a Star" is a slow ballad written by former The Undisputed Truth member Billie Rae Calvin and produced by Norman Whitfield.
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