Bad Company - Shooting Star - Live at Wembley

Written by Paul Rodgers "Shooting Star" appears as track number 6 on the Straight Shooter album by Bad Company. Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke stated on In the Studio (which devoted an episode to Straight Shooter) that the track "Shooting Star" (written by lead singer, Paul Rodgers) was lyrically inspired by the drug and alcohol-related deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison.
Straight Shooter is the second studio album by the English supergroup Bad Company. The album was released on April 2, 1975, a month after the release of the single "Good Lovin' Gone Bad" and four months before the album's second single "Feel Like Makin' Love" (see 1975 in music).
The album reached number 3 in the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. It was certified gold (500,000 units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America a month after its release. The album was remastered and re-released in 1994.
More at the Bad Company website: badcompany.com
Lyrics:
Well Johnny was a schoolboy
When he heard his first Beatles song
'Love Me Do' I think it was
From then it didn't take him long
Got himself a guitar
Used to play every night
Now he's in a rock 'n' roll outfit
And everything's alright
Don't you know? Don't you know?
Johnny told his Mama
"Hey, Mama, I'm goin' away
I'm gonna hit the big time
Gonna be a big star someday"
Mama came to the door
With a teardrop in her eye
Johnny said, "Don't cry Mama
Smile and wave goodbye"
Don't you know?
Everybody, wave!
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
Goodbye baby, yeah
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
And all the world will love you just as long
Long as you are
Well, Johnny made a record
Went straight up to number one
Suddenly everyone loved
To hear him sing the song
Watchin' the world go by
Surprisin' it goes so fast
Johnny looked around him and said, "Hey
I made the big-time, I made the big-time at last, yeah!"
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
Shining on forever, somewhere with me
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
All the world will love you just as long
Long as you are
Hey
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
Shining on
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
All the world will love you just as long
Long as you are
Now easy now
Well, well, well, well
Well, well
Well my friends, my story is near the end and I
I'm gonna sing the song
But I want you to sing along
I'm gonna sing the song
But I want you to sing along
Are you ready now?
Are you ready now?
That's good
Well Johnny died one night, died in his bed
A bottle of whiskey, sleeping tablets by his head
Johnny's life passed him by like a warm summer day
If you listen to the wind you can still hear him play
Don't you know? Don't you know? (Come on Wembley)
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
Don't you know? (I know)
Don't you know? (I know)
Don't you know that you are a shooting star? (Oh yeah, yeah)
Don't you know? (You got it)
Don't you know? (Let's do it again, come on)
Don't you know that you are a shooting star? (Oh yeah)
Don't you know? (Feels good)
Don't you know? (Big one)
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
Don't you know? (Oh, yeah)
Play that with your heart and soul
Can't hear it, boy
Have mercy, baby
Mercy on me, babe
I like it
Can we hear it one more time?
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Baby, baby, baby...
I just want to sing it one more time now
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
Gotta shine on now, forever now
Don't you know that you are a shooting star?
All the world will love you just as long
Long as you are
A shooting star
Oh yeah

[@lindapayne5799]

Paul Rodgers is by far one of the greatest voices in rock and roll history. Love him ❤️

[@ladyfuschia4729]

Listen to him in the band "Free" 1972 "Free At Last" ❤❤

[@zombywoof7309]

Yep. Right behind Freddie.

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

Paul and Lou Gramm.🎉🎉

[@PT-je3ym]

actually Paul was Freddie's favorite singer​@@zombywoof7309

[@PT-je3ym]

Freddie was Paul's biggest fan​@@zombywoof7309

[@kenearnest3921]

Now THATS what a real rock star looks like! No hip hop or country or American Idol bullshit. ROCK STAR!

[@valerierobertson-qw4nl]

you better fuckin believe it brother! Truth!! ❤

[@MikeDeasey-ki8en]

FUCKIN A!!!!

[@LifeLongVillan]

We all need a bit of "Bad Company" in our lives...

[@Emilkado14]

I know that's right ❤😢

[@valerierobertson-qw4nl]

🤘🏾😉

[@davideroca9910]

Johnny's Life passed him by like a warm Summer day...I can feel this line. Brilliant.

[@bennyv69]

the song is about jimi hendrix

[@RB-ks7rx]

Here in 2024. Know all the words. Have the album. 😊

[@cheryllaredo7771]

Yes he is. I been round this circle for a conclusion for about 4 years now. It came down to Robert plant, Burton Cummings, Joe cocker, n him. He's got it, hands down. 60 years, hasn't changed a tune or missed a note. He is the greatest.

[@SomeRandomDude2020]

Paul Rodgers is the greatest rock voice of all time.

[@larbueno]

You may be right. Certainly one of the finest I've ever heard.

[@hokkitt]

No doubt

[@toddfox3293]

Yes!

[@peggyarnold7425]

No duh.😊

[@jeanieyoung2023]

He still sounded great years later. Wish i could sing like that!!! Wish i had the vocals

[@artbrookey3468]

Alcohol, drugs, planes, helicopters..have taken so, so many excellent artists in many music genre, truly sad. An anthem to every one of them

[@Vanhalen1]

Boy those musicians are lucky to have this singer

[@dianebroude8321]

KICK ASS FRICKIN AWESOME SONG!!!! I've been listening to ROCK and ROLL for 50 years and this is in my top 10 favorites. This song is LEGENDARY!!!

[@alrightythen4377]

I know right. Paul Rodgers belts it out like he is still 26 years old he is completely freaking amazing

[@jimscott8186]

Doesn't get any better 🙂

[@roberthaynie5662]

Yes sir one of the all time greats

[@trixielonglegs8320]

IT'S EPIC RESPECT FROM LA BELLE PROVINCE GATINEAU QUEBEC CANADA 🇨🇦

[@michellewalls5953]

Wow!! Paul's voice is still amazing!!!

[@dianafab4096]

Paul Is Simple The Best! The VOICE Of Rock&Roll!

[@eddyr4554]

Paul Rogers has one of the best voices around! He stood the test of time!

[@Theanswerisblowinginthewind]

@@dianafab4096 Yes ! Best voice in R&R hands down. #1

[@dyanvandino2606]

His voice is 24 KT GOLD! I ❤ Paul Rodgers!

[@rebeccaizzmeeFemm1]

Exactly 💯 😊

[@56Basillio]

Talent on loan from God!

[@geordieceltic2]

I must agree 100%

[@glenn3914]

one of the greatest songs of all time

[@johnt.4947]

So much talent everywhere you look, but wow, Paul Rodgers brings it in so strong!

[@notthekollel]

This man’s voice this many years on is stunning! Wow.

[@tootstanner]

Paul Rodgers the greatest rock n Blues singer ever to come out of Englands shores!!

[@julenepegher6999]

The best times of my life as a teen was drinking beer with the boys and Bad Company!!

[@josephdougherty3653]

Julene same here i wish i could go back for a little while

[@julenepegher6999]

@@josephdougherty3653 me too. I was 16 in 75, us girls and guys would get six packs and go to the cemetery, hanging out listening to music. Bad Company always reminds me of that. 👏

[@BeverlyHancock-pj7ht]

These old dudes still got it!! I LOVE the tribute pictures of all the greatest shooting stars

[@zechnarwilliams8019]

I was lucky enough to get to see them 3 times in concert. What a great group!

[@TheMkarr]

Paul is a legend of Rock. Great writer, performer & mostly his solid well kept voice !

[@newday2637]

He sounds exactly the same as always . .so awesome

[@juliebissenden1495]

Amazing Paul Rodgers best vocals in rock hands down

[@MrAlaska66]

Freddie

[@bigdav47]

Great band, and Paul Rogers is just unstoppable.

[@lesliesimmons9657]

65 here and saw them 3 times.

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Still hot, still bad assed after all these years! And still got a great voice and not bad anything else either!

[@bethepperson5363]

I remember when this was a new song, heard many versions, even live. BUT this is the best version I have heard. God Bless you all.

[@mikecrowe4674]

Paul Rodgers voice and intuitive fills are just perfect. He still has that rockstar voice and presence. He was always the man - Free, Bad Company and all the others

[@brendalee1619]

Wow whoever he is made that guitar cry! Paul Rodgers of course makes all us women cry! lol

[@martyc2637]

Mick Ralphs and Howard Leese

[@MamaBakerElisabethBaker]

This was my best friend's favorite Bad Company song from when we were in our mid-teens. Linda died in a house fire in 2011. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her. 💔

[@chatboxofraelynn5134]

Thanks for your love and support towards my work. I really appreciate, text me privately with your full name and your favorite song💕 [e-mail]

[@Emilkado14]

Sorry for your lost .🙏🙏🙏

[@MamaBakerElisabethBaker]

@@Emilkado14 Thank you. 🙏

[@RockyRajkumar-yg1ee]

Love the display pictures of Freddie,Janis,Jim and Jimmy.RIP to you all❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻we missed you ❤❤❤

[@tomitstube]

always loved how these guys could get so much out of a minimalist sound, they weren't up there to noodle and do tricks, just great song writing and killer vocals, and don't let the minimalist sound fool you as a player, they are one of the hardest bands to cover.

[@linkbelt111]

The 2nd guitar with a guy like Howard Leese makes all the difference in the world.

[@tammiec4937]

An example of someone that’s gotten sexier with age Paul Rodgers😍😍😍

[@leeryles9605]

From the early days of Free through to Bad Company, Paul's voice i still so amazing. Fell in love many years ago

[@michaelcollinson8870]

Just before "All Right Now" was released, Free were playing in Retford at a Ladies College. My friend and I went for a pint while the support group were on, We came back and four lads were playing football with a tennis ball in the tennis court. We joined in and after about ten minutes, they said "We've gotta go now, we're on". We got a mention from them, great days and gigs were fun and cheap!

[@stacisandhas3937]

it is amazing. I love him in The Firm with Paige too🤘

[@sayaka8587]

Paul Rogers Great voice. Ralphers on guitar and Simon steady as a rock on the drums Just wonderful

[@suluyang4342]

Old is Gold But this a Diamond ✊✊✊

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

🎉🎉🎉

[@garyreed7385]

That man can hit a tune. The Greatest band in the history of music Bad Company

[@raniedoyle9846]

Love Paul Rogers and Bad Company ❤😊

[@earlc5990]

"Memento Mori" Latin phrase says, Life is Short. Enjoy each moment, the journey is more important than the destination. Great band, kick ass voice.

[@earlc5990]

"Remember all life ends".

[@carloscosta271]

This Band is incredibly good. Paul Rodgers is maybe between the five best singer of the rock era.

[@totsfrreal9038]

Paul Rodgers created two of my favorite ROCK bands, Free and Bad Company. Free's "Alright Now" was the first real rock song I was introduced to by my Uncle.. he always introduced me to great music that was never playing in my house LOL... Free was the moment I fell in love with Rock, Bad Company got me through my twenties.

[@peterbailey7265]

I listen to this every night to get my head where it should be

[@debrahall1066]

Absolutely epic love Paul Rodgers and Bad company awesome 👍

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

Love how he had the projections of all the legends that died so young as the backdrop to the stage..❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@sunshinedaydream70]

Yes!!!! Super cool

[@susanhackett-by1ks]

Beautiful voice and so fine

[@Tracywalden2424]

Paul’s voice is unmistakable!!!! 👍👏👏🎶🎶ttt24

[@peterbailey7265]

You cannot beat his voice

[@thomasscoot904]

What a great singer Paul is

[@tangelamoore8844]

Still Rocking Solid 🤘🎸🎶

[@scarecrowbike]

In 1974, after graduating high school, my friend left Oklahoma for a California road trip. When he returned, he brought Bad Co (first album) and told us 'this is what they're listening to in California'. Been a huge fan ever since. I have all their original vinyls.

[@lunarmoon423]

WHAT A MAGNIFICENT STRIKE

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

For those of you who may not have recognized him, the big photo displayed on screen behind the band was of Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer, John Bonham. He was indeed a shooting star taken way too soon.

[@jaydemo5792]

I also saw Janis and Jimi up there.....

[@patriotsdynasty4866]

We knew bro

[@melchordelmoral8075]

Legendary 🏆

[@rebeccaizzmeeFemm1]

Anyone wanna sing this song with me in 2024 ???

[@Melissa-bf3sg]

Let's do this!!

[@ilonakat9379]

🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@007boy19]

I do!

[@lurliecoleman]

When I hear this song I think of my brother, Johnny Ray, he died at the age of 22. Miss you brother

[@odyssey814]

ok😊

[@sharontalley2155]

Love Paul Rodgers! This song is one of my favorites.

[@SmokeyJoe876]

Belongs in the "Kick Ass Hall O' Fame" right there! That's a full plate of Awesome ever been served up. Pleasure to throw an ear over that...

[@muhammadnoorbinrohani39]

Bad Company is the world best hard rock band in the world.

[@patsfan4life]

Solid praise for all time legendary band...

[@elmerlindsay9584]

Yes I agree I had their first 4 albums Bad company I grew up listening to them as a teenager I'll be 60 this year in Chicago

[@elmerlindsay9584]

Desolation angels bad was while album evil wind and others burn in sky is a great song and like water is great too among others I could list of I had the time!

[@stevenwoods6093]

That's Humble Pie....... But...they're up there.

[@ryangarcia6475]

Yaaaay english

[@user-hoAlex]

Один из наиболее любимых вокалистов мира со своей группой. Одна из самых любимых песен. Чудесная, простая, великолепная!!! Браво, Нехорошая Компания!!!!!

[@PNW24]

Bad company is BADASS

[@SpiritintheSky.]

This is the first time I've heard this song and what a good one it is, so well performed. Paul is marvellous, as only is to be expected!

[@robinm.bigtimer4446]

The BEST..❤️👣🌞Paul Rodgers

[@janetewing8910]

Never have heard a bad company song that I didn't like.

[@fairbrothergay]

Paul Rodgers is amazing and so is the band!!

[@ianhamilton396]

One of the greatest rock bands of all time, and one of the greatest rock voices, ever. The pride of White Rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sidthompso8097]

Badest band yesterday and today raw brute rock and roll baby still listening today man just like I did in my 20s I'm 71 now keep rocking

[@erasmobarros3169]

Wow!!!

[@laurasupko]

Happy birthday Paul Rodgers

[@marciomoura9556]

Paul Rodgers é o melhor vocalista de rock dentre os melhores!,Fodástico!! Bad Company está entre as melhores bandas de todos os tempos! Fantástica!

[@kieronstump]

English please thank you brother amigo I know you know how to speak it give me the benefit of the doubt that you’re not stupid English please amigo

[@marciomoura9556]

@@kieronstump Man... I'm Brazilian! The text is in Portuguese because I didn't want to comment in English, but in my language! Brazilians also like rock and Bad Campany!! There are hundreds of languages ​​in the world and thousands of dialects and music, if it's good, regardless of the language, can deliver!

[@phillcosta90]

Mio familia del Azores, no nepsisa apologia por fala Portuguese. You are correct in that music, as well as it's love and appreciation comes in many languages. It is why they say "music" is the universal language. Show your love of it as you have done so passionately here. Muento bem, mi amigo!

[@davidgroudas1375]

Paul is the only person I've seen in concert 3 times with 3 different bands

[@rustyl.6358]

One of my all time favorite songs by one of my all time favorite bands. I listened to this song yesterday while driving. I got to see Bad Company right before COVID. Paul is amazing. A singer's singer. Love Mick's playing too.

[@littlebird2276]

I wish Mick could still play. I don't think Bad Co sounds the same without him and Boz

[@Alex-nc1hv]

Makes me cry I am a BIGBOY

[@justinhersh6727]

Paul Rodgers and Bad Co. Underapprecited...he has one of the best voices....and great music abounds......

[@stephensearle1258]

Seen these twice live,both times I came out of the arena tingling,what a live band👌👌👌

[@55ticktack]

He is one of the best vocalists of our time!

[@JimKanaris]

God blessed us with an angelic voice on this dreary plane .... Love ya, Paul!

[@trevorhill3149]

Best band ever

[@giancarlobrezolin]

Great song 👏👏👏👏🔝💯

[@josejulianromerochavez1105]

Superstar, you don't know, exactly, until you do, you'll know, ooohhh, yeahhhh🎉

[@branimirtica2244]

The best version.

[@jimmywalker4031]

I love listening to Bad Company. I listen to Bad Company everyday. They rock 🎸

[@georgecoquillard8585]

Paul Rodgers definitely is the best singer of all times

[@brendaatkins2450]

I discovered Bad Co back in high school in 79 n still enjoy listening to their music.

[@kieronstump]

Northeastern Ohio for me they played at my high school I was too young to fully appreciate the experience but will tell you my dear I am not Paul Rogers nor am I bad company I love to hear these guys play to this day

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

One of my memories is Feel like making love blasting through the speakers of a 1968 Camaro in 1975 in the high school parking lot

[@richardalexander4300]

@Kieron Stump I have followed Bad Company since day one, and I would like to see a clip of them playing a high school in America !!! This is a Top Premiere band that has a unbelievable history in music. Not to mention Paul Rodgers happens to be in the very best line up of Vocalist in the world of Rock bands !! High schools don't have those type of venues. Paul Rodgers also was a hit with the band Free before Bad Company !!!

[@waltconrad4798]

If you like bad company go back and check out the group free

[@peterbailey7265]

Still watching 2024 notfree spirit still the best

[@ricklondon4010]

The Man! P.R.🎤

[@dishadsadiq]

Just says about the good old days huh? Paul Rodgers is a rock king with bad company nothing much can’t go wrong

[@starrhaffner5257]

I've seen them several times, loved them back then and still do. One of the GREATS

[@starrhaffner5257]

​@PaulRodgers-f1mI know you probably hear this all the time but I believe you have one of the greatest vocals ever. I loved y'all back in the 70s and I'm still rockin to your music in 2024. Bad Company is one of the greatest bands ever. Thank you for making my soul smile every time I hear y'all 💜⚜️.

[@cordeliacamilla]

A fantastic rock band, I love them so much 🤟

[@joeajagbe7035]

Stephen mato use to play this song,when I was 15yrs in sapele ,Stephen Mato made me love bad company music,may his

[@deennmckeague9301]

Awesome voice Paul Roger's. 💖🔥

[@TammySwafford-gn4kn]

Let's go Paul?? Where are you now?? ❤

[@pamelazahm3271]

He's still alive at 73 and still singing

[@chriskelly6559]

Yeah, he beat the sick, back as good as ever!

[@alisonwright3199]

Played this track plus another one at my late partner's funeral last August. Celebration of his life

[@brendakrieger7000]

Wonderful song and epic performance🥰

[@anafig33]

35 years and I still listening to the Band...and thus song goes to any 👞 or Woman 👠. 🌟🌟🌟 Never give up... Strive for your Best. Always! The song makes my Spine crowl ✨🌟👠✨🌟👞✨🌟💖

[@steveomalley3847]

Born and raised in my home town, makes me so proud 😊

[@ryanparker4378]

Wow bad company still have it!!! 👌 👏 👍 ☺

[@11cwest]

This guy just keeps getting better!! Awesome!!

[@kieronstump]

Not just liked but l thank you ,,, Mr. Paul Rogers and the band the,company the one and only BAD COMPANY !!!

[@TomUcadia]

I remember exactly where I was and who I was with when I first heard this through an open window i remember knocking on the door and asking "whats That playing?" and I even remember the name of the guy that told me . 46 years ago.

[@againstallodds3300]

@Tom Wright Well, 46 years? That reminds me. 46 years ago (=1975), I had the great pleasure of seeing them live, and "I even remember" where that was.😉 I had known Paul Rogers ever since their precursor's (i.e Free) Fire and Water and Alright, now. So, it was mandatory to honour them with my visit😉, and I was in good company. A very good one, indeed. BTW It all happened in the same concert hall where I had seen the late Rory Gallagher a couple of years earlier.

[@jaymea8907]

Real music absolutely epic

[@andrewwillis4761]

Paul Rodgers and Brad Delp of Boston both two of the best!

[@johnsonmoodley9097]

Love the 70s

[@lauraheddin6973]

Sounds as great as ever and looks better than ever!