Harpo - Moviestar (Remix)

For Guido Beijderwellen & Bill Cooper

[@euphorichaggis8486]

Applause! I had forgotten about this song, but as soon as I heard it, I remembered it again instantly. Ahh, memories! These are great!

[@grandadsteves5543]

Thank you as always

[@MarkMurray-ox9qi]

brilliant

[@grandadsteves5543]

Thanks

[@beijder]

Ooooooooh wat a real TREAT!!! Thank you so much Steve !! Love your edits on ths song. Such a nice happy song. One of my alltime favorites.... I am downloading ALL your great remixes and made my special iTunes Grandad's Remix Playist!!!

[@grandadsteves5543]

Thanks. I'm so glad you liked your request (and happy downloading)

[@Braveheart-1300]

The lady singing in the background is Frida of Abba. They got together to do this track and both Harpo and Frida being Swedish thought at the time it would help promote the song. It did well here in the UK reaching number 24 in 1976. It did better in Europe where it reached Number 1 in Denmark, Germany and also in Sweden. It also made it to number 3 in Australia. Harpo had other minor hits but "Movie Star" will always be the one people most remember. It is a classic and should have been at least in the the top 10 in the UK. His live performance of the song on "Top of the Pops" was awful. I think that this may have put people off buying the record and hence reduced sales. Anyway, still a classic and thanks fir the remix. Bill

[@grandadsteves5543]

Cheers for the info Bill (and glad you enjoyed your request)

[@malcolmcook6268]

Didn't artists just mime to the backing track of the song on Top of The Pops in those days?

[@musicmancjp]

There is a video of them making this track at EMI showing the recording of the track and the cutting of the master disc and stamper. Very interesting it’s on you tube.

[@andyhunter5191]

Fabulous was hoping you would do this, great version and a great classic.

[@daraghbroughall9968]

Likewise . What a memory

[@grandadsteves5543]

Many thanks!

[@jaywolfie2829]

To be honest, I don't really know much about music culture. I just listen to this because it's clear you have good taste, one that's been refined unlike my comparatively blank slate (that dislikes most modern American songs).

[@grandadsteves5543]

Hey, just like what YOU like. That's all that good music is - something that moves you. It would be a poor world if we all liked the same stuff. Thanks for listening (oh and for the mistaken thought that I have good taste in music!!)

[@sergiostewart8135]

"Estrella de cine" de 1975 trata sobre un hombre que piensa que es un famoso como Steve McQueen o James Bond. Pero en realidad, lo único que ha hecho es aparecer en un comercial. Sueña con vivir como una celebridad y volar en aviones privados, pero solo trabaja en un supermercado y solo puede permitirse un viaje a Suecia para conocer a un famoso director, lo cual resulta ser una decepción. La canción dice que deje de pretender ser una estrella de cine y acepte la realidad. Lamentablemente mucha gente vive creyendo ser lo que jamas podrá ser.... Great Steve´s Remix Star!! 🌟🌟

[@grandadsteves5543]

The song would probably be called Tik Tok Star today - but the same message applies.

[@sergiostewart8135]

@@grandadsteves5543 Probably!!! and the future is.....

[@thomasnordin3239]

Wow nice remix🎼🎤

[@grandadsteves5543]

Glad you like it

[@jorgeluisarangurenbardelli6440]

😎😎😎

[@grandadsteves5543]

Cheers

[@megawattti]

I missed the beginning of the 7 inch

[@grandadsteves5543]

Yes well it's a Remix. The original is always there for you if the beginning means that much to you. Thanks for giving it a listen

[@stereosteve2853]

more

[@grandadsteves5543]

Thanks

[@kingdickontop]

cool love it

[@grandadsteves5543]

Cheers