Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star 1977 -THE ORIGINAL- (by SUNNY RAINBOW)

[@stephenelstone]

I'm actually sitting here close to tears thinking about the old times when life was so simple and people got on with their own lives! we didn't realise how good we had it when we were young!

[@tiarod8987]

❤️

[@dalebrennan7615]

Totally Agree not sure about today's world just know I don't like it DUBLIN IRELAND 🖐️👍

[@smvgrv1624]

#Facts!!🙏🏽

[@khanimran7465]

True dat

[@LodisVlogs]

and we had it much better 8 years ago when you made this comment compared to where we are now 😕

[@austinreid5032]

I was young and now im old . But the song hasn't changed

[@kennethestes4741]

Kinda now you see it now you don't deal huh? Boy it sure did go by fast didn't it 😭

[@richardplume3212]

Aha my bodys old but my red paddy head is young

[@richardplume3212]

Aha 4561s my number ive a grandson hendrix i call jimi he has no idea y

[@stuartbritton4811]

It's not that long ago, you know.

[@richardplume3212]

Ha me 2 but 4 atune your young hav fun

[@margaitagonzalez1370]

I am so grateful of growing up with these old songs when life was the best time of these years it's a 2:39 beautiful song❤

[@djme-123]

2025, sounds as beautiful as ever. Gets me every time…

[@mieldor76]

OMG, I am 45 years old, and I just figured out that the group is Rose Royce, and the lead singer's name is Gwen! Ugh, I'm a damn dunce!😔

[@Steven-t9s]

Gwen Dickey.

[@benthedo3309]

Nearly 50 years old..as stunning as when I first heard it....gorgeous lyrics and Gwens voice...heartbreaking, for all those who are missing somebody..one of my top 5 songs ever..

[@paulapradoprado4041]

Me too.

[@johnm1503]

Exactly. I miss my big brother Joe. You get it. I wish more did. Peace

[@tyronegreen6165]

79

[@richardplume3212]

Aha so ai i cant count my numbers 4561

[@tyronegreen6165]

@@richardplume3212 18 min s. A G o = 9 = Abdul Qadar Muhammad Cardiair

[@Kemet3.0]

As far as music goes, the 1970s and 1980s were probably the best eras. (1960 honorable mention in 3rd place) In my opinion, this was the golden age of music. All the 4 elements Vocals, Instruments, Dancing and Stage Performance. In R&B and Soul the use of the violins and winds instruments.

[@PocketAces2Start]

It was for me. I never moved on to music older people are supposed to transfer to. I can't do it. Stevie Wonder, Gap Band, Isley brothers, and all the rest of them too. Can't help it, I still prefer songs like this one,

[@katiouss]

60s and 70s in my opinion

[@hunterice896]

Rock'n'roll and disco died at the same time

[@stephenpayne2151]

No argument there.❤️

[@claufer44]

50s 60s 70s 80s

[@davemoss5335]

Absolute banger , beautiful times and memories 😢

[@samoyo7054]

A excellent song❤

[@fransvoogt4857]

Those were the days! I remember purchasing this wonderful record. I feel sorry for our youngsters who will never know the magic we have experienced back in the seventees. Rose Royce did not get the success they deserved but still managed to get by. This track is absolutely timeless...

[@trknangel]

I still have this album.

[@NathanBrooken]

You are 1000% correct this group or singer never got their due sad cause they had some of the best songs ever recorded.

[@harryhorn5282]

This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time.....

[@martinrobinson714]

Totally agree❤

[@TikToktheBest1yoy]

Great song, makes life very simple. The way it should be.

[@GlynJones-tz2fu]

Certainly is

[@JosephBennett-s4u]

Top ten. Madonna the cover girls. Cover the song.

[@robmule4647]

Absolutely, the Teena Marie version is probably my favourite though.

[@ricemilk3185]

2024 & this song still cuts deep .

[@Belburg]

Perfect description.!

[@paulapradoprado4041]

👍

[@anthonyrafferty9188]

Agreed

[@myont8256]

2025 and still crying and smiling to this jam.

[@gmortiz2301]

I am 72 and have always loved this song! Thanks so much!

[@Raindropser3]

@GM Ortiz: Me, too, dear GM :-) ´64 I was sweet 16 & in Hamburg, searching for the Beatles. ´68 I was 20, & a REAL 68er,in Music & political: And today I´m 72 like YOU, and think, we had the most wonderfully music when we were teens. NO musical aerea could compare with those days (Y) :-) : Maybe You remember this tune...??? I created this only using .gif files :-) . kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWS8dKSnr9-DoJo Stay healthy, dear GM:-) Bro. Sunny.

[@malcolmlaverack6408]

Ditto ❤

[@kennethestes4741]

We might be old now but my friends we walked through this world during the finest of times. I feel sorry for these young people they missed the greatest times there ever!!! will be

[@cahaet8363]

I have a philosophy about that, "what you never had, you'll never miss", but they missed out and we have to reintroduce them to this music, it's not fighting it anger, it's love and we need that more than ever.

[@richardplume3212]

Time is in the mind i dont do u

[@saintblaise7584]

❤🎉what a beat.

[@richardplume3212]

Yes it was sweet now its mud diferent generation now a me me me socioty twisted sister n big gay brother

[@Maximos-GX]

Agreed

[@drj1967]

This song is simply beautiful! The arrangement, the layers of strings, and the voice. It gets no better. Oh, how I wish they could still make songs like this!

[@CeciliaGamez-l8z]

I Love thus song, its just great, the lyrics are petfect, brings me back memories to chetish from the good old days

[@Kemet3.0]

An arrangement using real violins by the late and great Norman Whitfield. It would be great if producers went back to using real instruments.

[@thebordernow]

Everything you wrote is true - but that "chicken" headdress was a Bad idea back then, and even worse now looking back!

[@cronanucla]

That makes two of us.

[@hardonmymotor9743]

They do you just have to look

[@stevensinger8254]

In February 1977 I was at the Atlanta Airport with my wife and 1 year old son. We were waiting for a flight to LAX. Right across from us were the members of Rose Royce-- they were so friendly and engaging-- I have remembered that vividly for 46 years.

[@Logan5-y2u]

I hear music like this and think how different the world was back then. Really miss the simplicity and how better a world it was.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

People today just dont know what a super giant hit this was back in the day. They played it all day and all night, and I loved it.

[@debbypoole8191]

I still have the LP with this song on, one day very soon I'll be buying a new record player as I miss the music so much.

[@ericwashington8998]

Born in 73’ and distinctly remember hearing this on the radio as a little guy.

[@RH-gl6vs]

Still listening, feeling and loving this song … her voice in 2024 ❤️

[@TikToktheBest1yoy]

Amazing song, beautiful.

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

13/6.Hat off/chapeau

[@djme-123]

One of my all time favourites. Beautiful..❤

[@peterdarnell9183]

I'll be listening to rose Royce until I shed my mortal coil

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

@@peterdarnell9183 mortal

[@vlucidity]

Im 60 years young ,, this music brings back my youth ❤❤❤

[@NabuBrenner]

Can't agree with you more ..I'm 63 this month beautiful music really brings back the youth❤❤❤ thank you for your comment❤❤

[@davea7602]

I am 71 and remember Rose Royce fondly

[@richardplume3212]

Aha 4561z my number n a grandson hendrix who i call jimi

[@richardplume3212]

Aha 4561z my number where did the time go i only poped out 4a pint

[@richardplume3212]

Aha 4561z my number n hav a grandson hendrix i call him jimmi he has no idea y

[@paulnash7630]

Gwen Dicky was the original female singer with Rose Royce and the best, her voice was incredible and she was beutiful with it, I believe she's still performing to this day.❤❤

[@MrNooneseesme]

37 years years on and this still floats my boat as much as when I first heard it in 1977. Beauty never ages, beauty never fades

[@jackiekelly495]

I agree when i first heard this song i loved it and it goes way back to when it was released

[@CjFOLDEMUP]

Any more songs around this era y’all would prefer?? 2000s baby here

[@cronanucla]

Timeless...

[@cronanucla]

Hmm... I didn't write this, though it is attributed to me.

[@mariashields8754]

Right on Mrnooneseesme

[@octoberstorm3333]

Never gets old, I’m 27 now and listening to the music my mom would sing to in my childhood, that her father would spin on his turntable console for her back in her childhood. Thank you grandpa 💛

[@judygedmistergaines7578]

❤❤❤

[@jaynegoddard]

Awesome

[@pedroespuelas3559]

Beautiful song and very romantic ❤

[@barbarafallin2038]

Listening, with so many memories,2024

[@Emon01063]

Yes, at last found the version I was looking for. That's a Masterpiece. It’s been so many years since I heard this.

[@nickterrett6613]

Paul Weller does a great cover of this..Studio 150 album.

[@jeannetrangata]

This is by far the best version of this song. Gwen's voice surely brings the lyrics to life.

[@lucienlachance6985]

This is the original version

[@PaulGee789B]

WTF...??🤔

[@kodreanu7614]

Very ,very original.Mi associo.

[@beverlyhillschic]

best version? this is the OG my friend, original singer/version

[@dwaynemcdowell6428]

Who is gwen ?

[@puddinTane760]

Even as a kid on the 70s of had a big crush on her ❤

[@nachtrauch]

Voyager documentation brought me here...

[@AQUISCES19]

I keep returning to the 70s music. The emotions and memories attached to some of the most beautiful music recorded.

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane]

My favorite era. I agree❤

[@GULLY6290549]

This is the most hauntingly beautiful song ever written...it gives me chills.

[@deangiusti1884]

Can't really argue that one GULLY.

[@paddyeejit1954]

I was 7 and I loved it. 7 year olds don’t get to hear beautiful songs any more.

[@jennynanny2887]

How right you are: the Stuff that is out now is pathetic you can't even call it white noise its just noise

[@CarolAnnNapolitano-bu8ng]

I sit here and close my eyes and remember when I first heard this song. My favorite still today.

[@patrickmiller1834]

Wow I was so young when this was popular but I actually understood and still understand its meaning.

[@yborcity67]

The melody is haunting, blended with the poetic lyrics, the phrasing and harmonies, absolutely excellent, beautiful song!

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Those of us who grew through our teenage years in the 70s and young adulthood in the 80s really were blessed. I wish we could have those times again. I wouldn't swap a single day of those years for any of today.

[@afa78djd]

What a masterpiece! Gives me chills listening to her beautiful voice!

[@melovebono]

OooOo Man your not kidding. The way she holds a tune sends chills down my spine to. I remember hearing this song and crying my eyes out in the back of a Mercury comet back when my high school boyfriend broke up with me a thousand years ago lol

[@frankhardy5115]

Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome song in my all time top 3 pos number one ever.. 😀 super sound singer sings so much meaning..❤🌈🌞🙏😊

[@Kemet3.0]

Yes, but those violins... An arrangement using real violins by the late and great Norman Whitfield. It would be great if producers went back to using real instruments.

[@agork]

@melovebono I think I remember that

[@deanadiedrich9304]

Gwen Dicky IS Rose Royce!!!!!!!!!! Seriously the women is BEAUTIFUL her voice is Heavenly . Folks please bring her back. We need REAL singers not cheap imitations of a great sing.... there is pure emotion in her voice and the song "I want to get next to you" ... happy tears, with Copeland on that lead what a sweet song. Gwen come back... some bands don't like to make the first move after a bad breakup.... if she come back.... get back to the great stuff we all love!

[@dustyfocker3588]

+deana diedrich - Saw Gwen earlier in the year at a soul night at The Orchard in Dartford, Kent...........she was still amazing but you never lose class do you........

[@josephlouis7702]

Yeah you just said exactly how I feel about the song. thank deana

[@jasperjohnson8582]

Amen!

[@rufus317]

Gwen sounds nothing like this now. This happens with age.

[@JeromeProductions]

Zactly

[@wadesmith666]

Awesome. talent is talent

[@juanitaadler9239]

Beautiful memories of my family nearly all have passed away. This song doesn’t get much air play anymore

[@davidbatchelder85]

I had just graduated high school, living in an apartment, guarding a woman who had some problems. She had this record and a stereo that was over the top. Amazing to remember so far back. Body guard for two yrs. Wow Great song. Brings back long memories.

[@chrishaynes8555]

great song reminds of a old love yes I still have all their albums yes I'm a oldie but goodie yes music,life people were different back then I'm happy to have grown up in the 70 s I think back in some I've held to my 70s way Have a great day all of you !!!

[@blaneycrabbe3390]

I think that this music video is about the BEST music videos ever made, , , , God I got tears in my eyes. . . .

[@salaamtiggs2227]

Love is

[@devinfernandes8938]

21 KILLED it w this

[@Doctor13B]

This song still brings goose-pimples and memories - This is the original, and the best version out there!

[@melovebono]

Makes me want to grab my husband and slow dance lol

[@fredericaburrageauthornatu1019]

This brings tears to my eyes... Thinking of my dearly departed mom. She loved Rolls Royce 😢❤

[@Hal-k8p]

Rose Royce, not Rolls.

[@showtime516]

This era of music brings you another vibe..another mindset, a mix of nostalgia mixed with a little pain..very heartfelt❤

[@TheDrVP]

the 140 people who don't like this song are, well too bad they don't appreciate great music!

[@ourasiaexpresso6447]

Haters never extinct lol

[@ion7701]

Too right! This song is pure, blissful quality! I'm 22 yrs old, and really love this real, classic music!

[@ChocolateNut-zv8en]

How can anyone hate this?lovely voice and pure emotion..bliss

[@nadnadkardesh4136]

I love tortles

[@nadnadkardesh4136]

Ok

[@thomasstark5381]

So beautiful, l want all this music back on our radios .

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

my favourite rose royce song, one of the best songs ever made, so beautiful, the lady who sings this still sounds like this now. what a lady.

[@Marko_Gor]

Gwen Dickey is her name.

[@Infinityandbeyonde]

What a beautiful 70s soul ballad by The legendary Rose Royce. I'm 53 and it still moves me Thanks for the memories..

[@melovebono]

I'm 60 and remember Rose Royce like it was yesterday. I still have the Carwash album lol

[@Mrbaltimore2001]

Oh yes! I love this song. My dad played this one evening for my mom, and I showed up nine months later. Thanks Rose Royce.

[@shaunescott2050]

Love this comment

[@nicolelillis2077]

I know your comment is eleven years old, but it's soo sweet and very romantic. This beautiful, timeless song was born from love and a bonny little baby was conceived after hearing this love song. Truly, such a natural progression! Best wishes to you and your family from Australia Mr. Baltimore. 🤩☮️🇦🇺

[@BobbyCabrera-j3n]

❤

[@jennynanny2887]

😁 I have the LP aswell as the CD, oh how I wish ❤❤ and such touching lyrics ❤❤

[@richardyoung7415]

IT'S 12, 01 am JULY 12, 2023, AND I,M STILL HERE LISTENING TO ROSE ROYCE WISHING ON A STAR, WHAT GREAT MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@day1light167]

No Satanic rituals, occult symbols, auto tune, and butt/boobs trying to distract the audience from the fact that there is no real, gifted talent. This is beautiful, healing, rich, original actual music.❤❤❤.

[@sostdm617]

It's so beautiful to see

[@spidericemidasiosmusicprod1309]

100%

[@gweilospur5877]

This is not a live performance, why would they need auto tune?

[@AG-fg1uk]

Lol 😂😂😂 I'm a late 90s baby and I agree. Current day mainstream music is degenerate and sickening. Pure hot garbage, 70s were classic.

[@Robert-oh3pk]

Healing.Music

[@Thudas22]

This is what I'm talking about, REAL MUSIC! Even though I'm a 90's baby I still appreciate this way more than this crap we have out now.

[@albertchavez2693]

+Schladia Speed Yall have good taste :)

[@Thudas22]

***** You grew up in an amazing time period then, my friend.Now everything is ruled my technology and there's hardly any talent and originality anymore...

[@albertchavez2693]

Thudas22 I am sorry to say indeed these days of auto tune its just about money :(

[@grubenkart3480]

Yup. Sad but true. This takes me back big time.

[@estatic10]

she here

[@emmanuelroberts2040]

I was 9 years old when this hit the charts, they don’t mk music like this anymore 70’s was like no other era…..

[@Dr.Van.Nostrand]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-xoY1nYpmMjZIsi=dBYo31abLW3H2oDg

[@bmitchell928]

😢its true it makes you look back to good days

[@citrosthoughts7]

beautiful song

[@odalys66]

Decades later this song is still a classic!!!

[@juliehill9247]

And now it’s another decade 2023 and it’s still amazing-

[@fremper9230]

dang how old are you

[@Bordsteinmodell]

A melancholic voice that immediately makes a grown man cry without reason.

[@randycosta1027]

Such a beautiful song pure best ❤🙌🙌❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶😊😊👍👍🎶🎶🎶

[@DarleneDixon-x1y]

This song was aroung the time I from Texas fell in love with a Louisiana man! Rest in peace ATK I never daw him again after we broke up but heard he passed in 2009. Loving you in my heart 4 ever!

[@cyndik9921]

I will never forget my friend/ sister Paula Hill. She'd sing this for me every time I asked her to at work. She'd stare in my eyes singing this song. Give me chills. Paula sang exactly like this lady.

[@billeagle51]

Gee...this brings back many memories. Put a tear in my eye

[@napchill]

Such a beautiful song, damn...brings tears to my eye

[@DaPhlyymamee]

I'm wiping tears now! Lol This was my jam!

[@rosak6291]

Gosh Iam crying right now missing the old times !!

[@juliasage7923]

It brings me to a standstill when i hear this song❤it feels like it was written for me personally 🙏Love Rose Royce👍🤩

[@melovebono]

@@rosak6291 Rose Royce was a unsung hero fer sure

[@MrDayjur]

I never appreciated just how talented Gwen Dickey was at the time .Now I just love listening to, and watching her perform with her band Rose Royce. She was massively under rated .

[@yvonnetaylor36]

A time when good music like this was really appreciated ❤❤ 😊

[@kadualbinooficial]

Música muito top! Lembro bem, época que tocava na novela da globo, música da Yasmin ( Daniela Perez) Jovem muito bela, que infelizmente foi assinada na época! Sempre que ouço, lembro de tudo! Na época do acontecido, eu tinha apenas 10 anos de idade. 😢

[@davidbassou7686]

This is a "perfect" song. Emotive, melodic and pitch perfect. Love it.

[@Donna489]

She was so beautiful and so was her voice and this song. Miss the 70's . Life was so simple then. Glad I lived the best then. A time to be young.

[@Joshuakevin5723]

Love this piece to the max, so original and sweet ❤❤❤

[@caroldanks1430]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time, really touches your heart, mind and soul, such beautiful lyrics.

[@friendnamedjane8686]

Not sure why I woke up with this song in my head, haven’t hear it in a minute but it’s so good!!

[@hayleymccully7568]

Beautiful timeless masterpiece ❤

[@dmemcfc3]

She's got the most beautiful, powerful & Gentlest voice in music.

[@creativegegnius]

Still as amazing as the first time I heard it ... back in 1978 or so. What an purely angelic voice.

[@terrywatts1060]

damn i love it

[@OldLien1]

This song makes me go back in time to my first LOVE Pat, still thinking about you. X

[@maryannstegmaier5969]

the best song ever . what happened to good music like this

[@BeinformedBefree]

white people

[@robinlaniertomlinson5373]

Rap!

[@wataboutya9310]

@@BeinformedBefree You will never know I’m afraid. Very sad.

[@jcraver3984]

Back in a time when music was good. Such a shame young folks don't know about the music us old timers grew up with.

[@MapmanDex]

Because you know exactly what we listen to. Just talking rubbish.

[@Bakfietsbakfietsbakfiets]

well i dont know if 22 counts as "young" to you, but here i am vibing to this tune. Maybe now its time for you to give modern music a chance? There are plenty modern gems out there, you just gotta look past the crap and put some effort in mate.

[@elijahlymus1370]

Back in a time when old heads shit on youngsters for just living. Such a shame old folks don’t know that talking shit does absolutely no good to anyone around you but your getting old so you wouldn’t understand

[@maryschroeder8637]

Love this song, Gwen's voice is angelic!

[@maryschroeder8637]

Such a beautiful song, and Gwen's voice is so awesome!!

[@melovebono]

She had to write this and sing it from personal experience. Cos her heart is SO SO in it. You can just feel her emotions listening to it

[@jampenn1739]

Makes me take time to reflect on all I've endured in this life time....

[@gracewalsh4643]

Still wishing ❤❤😊

[@latindee6623]

Beautiful lyrics, beautiful song...sung by a beautiful woman. Doesn't get any better than this!

[@grubenkart3480]

Beautifully put..mind you, if you don't mind me sayin' what a beautiful name ; )

[@Canislupus172]

One of the most beatiful songs ever playing ❤

[@pelagiagkorou-si7qx]

That's a MASTERPIECE

[@jayegees1554]

Absolutely

[@nichellewhite6117]

❤🔥nostalgic Tears flowing 😢 Voice angelic It take your back to memory and people you have lost😢 2025

[@hondac7028]

54 this year one of my favourite childhood songs beautiful ❤.

[@GeorgeKing-v9g]

I saw them in concert in Jacksonville Florida and it was like magic. They all came out of a big red rose. It was beautiful and they left in a giant red Rose Royce. The lead singer's name is Rose Norwalt.

[@Raindropser3]

Actually the singer´s name of RR was Gwen Dickey (born December 1, 1953) . An American musician best known as the lead singer of the R&B band Rose Royce, where she performed under the name Rose Norwalt.

[@songserenade2210]

You never realize the importance of the moment, and the good and wonderful times gone,until memory brings them back to you,by a great song.A forever seventies classic. 👍🎹🎤🌹💝🎧🎺🎷📀🎼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@rua893]

21 savage got me looking up this song .. 21, 21, 21 .. my shooter pescatarian, but he eat up all the beef 👍👍

[@angelalandi4974]

Meravigliosa!

[@kentralleason5420]

I really can't explain how this song takes me on a journey. I Reminisce all the good memories i had in life.

[@ericmccray5815]

This is truly a classic!1 Rose Royce outdid themselves with this one, really!!! Few songs, even Burt Bacharach's songs can't match this one!!!

[@melovebono]

Don't forget I wanna get next to you

[@sarahdeshay1394]

Quite possibly the best contemporary piece of music recorded in the last 100 years with a beautiful vocal accompaniment.

[@EleraiaD]

I like how 21 Savage used this song and turned it into an awesome rap song. So excited for his upcoming biopic.

[@Malachii24]

Larry June did it on his song Smoothies in 1991 too. Both bangers

[@Proxy817]

I heard this along time ago on the news a kid was a dj mixing songs his remix sounded dope

[@trknangel]

Why ruin a beautiful song. Rose Royce did it the way it was supposed to be done.

[@martinsalazar9042]

BigXthaplug used it on Dream as well. Both used the sample dope as hell!!

[@franciscomoroyoqui6370]

@@Malachii24numbers 🍊

[@billlohan5079]

A Boston radio station used to play this at noon sharp for many many years, it was always so nice to know you could make an appointment to hear it . Long before cell phone juke boxes !!

[@jacinta6421]

She is showing her heritage people ❤❤❤. Beautiful song 2025