Shooting Star - Hang On For Your Life (1981) - Full Album HQ

[@craigliskowitz7944]

This band was undefeated

[@joeybutafuco1845]

The real reason these guys weren't HUGE is they never sold their soul and retired with dignity. IMHO nice to see recent comments!

[@loriturcotte1007]

Let's keep sharing this and make it go viral.

[@joeybutafuco1845]

@@loriturcotte1007 and Dom Martin and Aaron Lewis from Staind! Rock on!

[@kbgtablet358]

Absolutely agree! On the one hand, it was nice to have subsequent versions of the band continue to play and keep the music alive, and even record some new material with Keith Mitchell as lead vocalist because it was suited to him and he did a great job with it as well as faithfully performing the back catalog and most importantly he was not trying to replace Gary West which was impossible to do. It was a similar scenario to Journey with Arnel Pineda. But, IMHO, the various versions after that were essentially tribute bands, which is fine, but they should have marketed themselves that way to honor and protect the legacy of the original band which is irreplaceable and that created all the lasting music. I mean, with all due respect, after the co-founder writer guitarist died leaving only one original member, how is whatever group is out there still performing not a tribute band? Always a bit sad to see that happen, but very thankful for the original bands 5 albums being available.

[@neildoppelhammer]

You nailed it. Spot on!!!!

[@neildoppelhammer]

Agreed 👍

[@RobertHadley-v9h]

Perfect long haul trip album...it actually sounds like the long lonely miles passing by....

[@switch1408]

Grew up in KC (still here lol). This was such an amazing f'ing album. I load up Hang On For Your Life on my Harley to start every road trip....I always seem to be 30 mph over speed limit by the time it's over 🎉

[@johnsimmons809]

Do yourself a favor and listen to Last Chance. Roll a fatty,crank up the volume and enjoy!

[@RianLyons]

Playing this for a fellow resident of the assisted living facility I live in. So glad I was able to find the whole album! Thanks, uploader! He’s vibing hard! 🎉

[@derwinwestfall7329]

Peace 2 u

[@johnnyfranklin8520]

Midwestern boys with talent and not gimmick kicking total ass! One of the best American rock albums of all time. Glad you did it your way!

[@josephdow9205]

No tats, no heroin stories . Just straight up great rock and roll.

[@twhelostl61]

One of those groups that we will look back on remembering awesome days of youth. Partying with friends and just hanging on summer nights around a campfire.

[@juddgranger7457]

Cheap 3.2 beer and my Brothers TA. Maybe some weed now and then. We lived like this album said to.

[@briankeightly3361]

I've been listening to shooting star since I was a kid , I recorded this record off the radio in the 80s , great band and songs!

[@kevinprovencher7977]

Yep they played Alot of it in Chicago. Was supposed to see them warm up for Kansas but Gary West was supposedly ill. Still have a Live recording on Memorex from The King Biscuit Flower Hour I cherish

[@briankeightly3361]

@@kevinprovencher7977 what's up Kevin, king biscuit was great , I taped a live pat Travers concert , I think I still have that one on cassette, I seen Kansas about 7 years ago at a nice Scottish rite auditorium. They sounded great,.

[@kevinlevine5543]

I bought back then.

[@ezeganzagan4173]

In my travels,I keep this album on my rides...

[@gtrjay55]

I saw alot of shows at the Rainbow. I missed these guys somehow. I was concentrating on my own band at the time. I sure like this album. God bless Rock on 🙏🎶🎵❗👀

[@jonhestness6373]

Great album! Used to listen to this everyday.

[@kevinprovencher7977]

One of the best records ever recorded

[@mrsamsung8184]

I don't know about that there's a lot of good albums out there but I do like some of their songs it was great to be in the eighties at my age

[@kevinprovencher7977]

@@mrsamsung8184 I ummm sorry. What's your take on Bon Jovi 's Slippery When Wet? Queensryche?

[@RedGarnett-n2p]

​@@kevinprovencher7977dude most people don't even know who shooting star were

[@kevinprovencher7977]

@@RedGarnett-n2p I know that. In Illinois they had airplay quite a bit though. All I said was that this album TRULY is one of the very best. And I have hundreds in collection

[@Lionsidiot]

Holy crap!! How did I go my whole life without ever hearing of this band? Amazing group!! Hang On To Your Life is such a good tune!! The whole album is kicking some serious ass!! Thanks for sharing this!!! Im checking out other stuff from them also now!

[@robf.9982]

No doubt! I've never understood how they never got any recognition? They are all very accomplished musicians and wrote some great jams.

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

You just found it? Nice! Wear it Out!

[@tonyontis245]

One of the most underplayed bands on radio present day. They are, were? Totally brilliant

[@АндрейГафура]

Хорошая команда..до последнего времени не слышал,но теперь буду..спасибо за открытие !

[@chadlogan235]

A different point in my life the good old days of yesteryear and the Iowa Jam

[@PossibleGamer]

Iowa represent!

[@halfashipwreck]

I don't remember how or why I got to see these guys live in like 82 in Ft Wayne IN but I bought the album and I loved it and I still cherish the memories. THANKS FOR THE JAMS!

[@SherriMouser]

❤l love the band shooting star one of the best concert love ever been to😊 love love this band

[@KevinRideout-z4g]

Never seen them but love there music. I live in N.C. Back in the 80’s I turned the east coast on to them. Still have the album.

[@liamphillips7315]

KSHE 95 played the hell out of Shooting Star and this record! Grand Slam Super Jam at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 1980: Journey, Sammy, Priest, April Wine, and Shooting Star...all for $12.50!!

[@ShaggyDynamite-4160v]

Magic will happen in St.Louis on 11/23/24 !!! I saw the very last show 20 years ago at the old Westport Playhouse. It was incredible

[@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452]

Talented musicians in the Shooting Star tribute band out playing occasionally using the name. Just wish they would be honest and bill themselves as “Shooting Star Legacy” etc. There is no replacement for the original band. (Or even the “Keith Mitchell” version in late 80s early 90s, which focused on a different direction with new songs primarily written by Van alone, but while paying homage in live performances to the songs of the original band.

[@ShaggyDynamite-4160v]

@@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452 Yes, so many of the great old bands now consist of an original roadie or two. Playing with them at this upcoming show is Foghat, Head East, and Missouri. None billed as a tribute band but I do know what to expect. "Shooting Star" has been doing this for some time. A few years after their true last show they came here to St.Louis and played at an absolute redneck dive bar way out of town. I went to show not knowing what to expect and left during the very first song disappointed beyond belief.

[@AnthonyCampagna-i1k]

Straight forward, great tunes, no phony BS.

[@PastorChrisRN]

I still have the original vinyl for the first 5 albums. Sometimes great bands don’t get commercial success. They were one of the best in the 80’s.

[@eminasusak3168]

This rock band is so underrated

[@georgemoore8832]

Discovered Shooting star the same yr I found Riot- so 2 me 81' was a FCUKIN excellent year.

[@hopeful-eu1is]

many of you wont know me.mostly all of you.i hung around K.C. MO FROM 75 TO 89 AND THIS BAND WA SIT THERE.I DIDNT KNOW VAN BUT WORKE DWITH HIS DAUGHTER IN 85 IN KANSAS .I GOT TO GO THEIR HOUS EAND SEE HIS STUDIO THEN.MAN I THOUGHT ALL O U KNEW THAT!SHE Had that sunburst les paul. now you know

[@12sharpman]

Being from their hometown of Overland Park Kansas makes it so much sweeter when I hear this.

[@elimccrae3339]

Saw them open for Triumph and Johnny Winter in Indy back in the day. Shooting Star was great!

[@briankeightly3361]

Never seen them live , they didn't tour around my way or I didn't know.

[@derwinwestfall7329]

A show to remember wow u lucky f. C

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

1981 was a good year.

[@MikeT.-ee2fv]

I recorded this album by putting the cassette player in front of the speakers of my parents stereo, so that I could listen to it on my Walkman while I was doing my paper route in between songs you could hear my sister cough or my mom say dinners ready but I did not care I was making money and listening to shooting star at the same time some of the greatest times in my life I would listen to it until the battery started to die and the tape would start slowing down even today when I listen to this album I can smell the ink of those newspapers

[@donkunke2770]

I am so glad the Kasten brothers turned me on to this band in the late 80s!!!!

[@cindyimhoff2359]

Hollywood 💗

[@juddgranger7457]

These guys were great. 80s music rules forever

[@mksland3884]

It must be a Midwest thing, but this bands rocks!

[@josephdow9205]

I got lucky when a local Bos 1:27 ton radio station played hang on, breakout etc... I would have never known of such a great band. Thanks WCOZ.

[@MetalMessage]

... just discovered, fell in love immediately ... GREAT !

[@5dennisk]

Man This Takes Me Back !!!!!

[@01tls]

Classic rock, one of the finest.

[@derwinwestfall7329]

These guys know I luv it anaginosko

[@TimothySchomberg]

One of my favorite albums!

[@LeslieKnight-uz7mo]

I like shooting star hang on for your life album they are a great band I hope more make comments on this one they would love to here back from you real soon, i will see you later and have a nice day and may god bless you with love because he is the one that takes care of us all if you just read the bible that would be the best book you could ever have in your life and the lord will be looking down on us at all times day and night so just remember that and will never let you down.

[@cableboy764]

Saw these fella's play at the old Rainbow Music Hall in Denver back in 81-82. They put on a hell of a show!

[@maxpower92]

Shout out from Denver for the Rainbow Music Hall. I saw The White and Frank Marhino and Mahogany Rush there. My good friend saw The Jerry Garcia Band.

[@maxpower92]

Plus, my friends brother played drums in a kick ass drug fueled band called wolfcreek in commerce city and they covered a song by these guys, and Montrose bad motor scooter, daydream from trower, Jessica from the allmans, I'm your captain grand funk etc... The basement was always vibrant. That stuff was awesome, yet needed to end due to excessive -party-. 1981 ish

[@mikeivey8169]

Far and away their best album imho...still have it on vinyl

[@phillycryptotradingplus7956]

great stuff ... and yes i have the record album ... 😊

[@BetoKaosZDejavu]

😍 #Sweet Elatia

[@htoneninety-nine8726]

Saw these guys at least 3 times in the 80s. Awesome live shows!

[@joelmonk1792]

They played Sneakers Night Club in Topeka, it was the late 80's. Unfortunately, it wasn't the original line up, Van McLain but no Gary West. Nice night to be a bouncer, free drinks and a killer band. YESSSS!!!!

[@lynnsey4927]

Oh I remember Sneakers! There was one in San Antonio I used to go to!

[@TraderRobin]

Damn, I saw these guys at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois in about 1984. Excellent show!!

[@kevinprovencher7977]

Wasn't it Marriott's back then? I lived in Woodstock Illinois then

[@TraderRobin]

@@kevinprovencher7977 Yes, it was either Mariott's or Six Flags.

[@johnsimmons809]

Did you run into cousin Eddie?

[@brucebeamer2298]

Had this LP, cassette, and cd stolen😂. Must be a great band 🤘🤘

[@lynnsey4927]

😂 I still have my lp! But you are right! I saw Kansas last year and lead singer for Shooting Star was the vocalist!! I was more than happy! ❤

[@brucebeamer2298]

@@lynnsey4927 one of my favorite bands

[@JuanRodriguez-cs8es]

Amazing!!!

[@MAGA-kv1nj]

Why wasn't this band MUCH bigger?!

[@patramirez5264]

Was their best album.i can't find this now.i got another album by them and it wasn't as good.i think they lost their edge but I'm hoping I can find this on vinyl again.

[@thomasmartin1588]

Because as good as they were, you had A LOT of great bands out at the time. Journey, Survivor, Foreigner, Reo speedwagon, Triumph etc etc etc

[@patramirez5264]

@thomasmartin1588 yea I know there were some great one Like the original singer of REO Speedwagon went to Star Castle but found themselves behind because of bands like Kansas and Yes when they got rolling really well.i love the Reo early stuff with Terry Luttrell on vocals and he made a sensible move but unfortunately didn't pan out.i got 2 albums by them and plenty of REO albums including the one with Luttrell on vocals but don't know how many he done with them.

[@thomasmartin1588]

@patramirez5264 Gary West was an average white guy with a great voice surrounded by other white guys ( Steve Perry, Dave Bickler, Steve Walsh etc etc) with great voices for that time

[@BobbyWallace-co4lo]

MY FRIENDS AND COMRADES...SHALL LIVE FOREVER

[@ВладимирКопьев-д3ш]

Хорошая команда..до последнего времени не слышал,но теперь буду..спасибо за открытие№№№

[@charlesmacias306]

Don't understand why people say under rated and under playes, i played the shite out of it and rated it so high "Last Chance was my anthem. And Zebra. AMERICAN PRIDE, CHICANO STYLE...SEMPER FI ....\m/......FKNSLAYER....!!!! 67 and still HEAD BANG'N. Got JBL Ultimates in the bact patio... my neighbors listen to great music. Course we're out here in the Modest orchards, even got 3 of almonds myself. CHEERS, keep you're heads ringin with California Loooove..

[@deanalexius909]

Whoop Whoop!

[@SherriMouser]

❤

[@jeffyoung8020]

Last chance rates with instant karma lennon

[@henriquenetodelizjunior2976]

Muito bom total anos 70

[@BobbyWallace-co4lo]

THESE ARE MY FRIENDS....AND IF YOU DONT GET HELP AT CHARTER...GET IT SOMEWHERE! JUST CHANGE UR DIET...BUT DONT SPEAK FOR THOSE YOU LOVE!!! LET ER BUCK!!!...IN OTHER WORDS...LET THEM BE FREE TO EXPRESS AND SAY AND DO...THEY ARE GENUINE AND LIKE YOU...SEARCHING

[@alaingarcia417]

❤😊

[@kbgtablet358]

Absolutely agree! On the one hand, it was nice to have subsequent versions of the band continue to play and keep the music alive, and even record some new material with Keith Mitchell as lead vocalist because it was suited to him and he did a great job with it as well as faithfully performing the back catalog and most importantly he was not trying to replace Gary West which was impossible to do. It was a similar scenario to Journey with Arnel Pineda. But, IMHO, the various versions after that were essentially tribute bands, which is fine, but they should have marketed themselves that way to honor and protect the legacy of the original band which is irreplaceable and that created all the lasting music. I mean, with all due respect, after the co-founder writer guitarist died leaving only one original member, how is whatever group is out there still performing not a tribute band? Always a bit sad to see that happen, but very thankful for the original bands 5 albums being available.

[@KimGuenther-fn2qw]

I wish KZbin would not make it so hard to find Shooting Star on here. Damn give us brain injured survivors a break. I don’t want to see a shooting star I want to listen to one.

[@meadfaerie7171]

They will be opening up for Kansas in Camdenton MO on Saturday.

[@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452]

No, no they will not. Any group out there calling themselves “Shooting Star” is a merely a tribute band at this point, and for a good number of years now, (especially since the death of Van) which makes any group doing that-Pathetic!)

[@TraderRobin]

@@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452 I was very saddened, when I'd heard of the loss of Van to West Nile virus in 2018! R.I.P. Van McLain - your wonderful music will continue to make people's lives happier for many more decades to come!! 😍😥❤❤💔💋

[@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452]

Robin- thank you your kind thoughts about Van (RIP)❤

[@CookingBlues2u]

​@@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452 Well, Vans family disagrees and is thrilled the band is touring and keeping Vans memory and music alive

[@CookingBlues2u]

They'll be at the Kearney Amphitheater June 17th, 2023

[@greghoffmann3003]

😄😄😄

[@DavidOverton-re2wg]

Did one of your band members work at Northstar Steel ( Kingman, AZ ) in the late 90's ?

[@shootingstaroriginalbandfu9452]

None of original members. But who knows when it comes to the myriad of members of the subsequent versions of tribute groups :)

[@CookingBlues2u]

They'll be at the Kearney Amphitheater June 17th, 2023