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"Stars on Stevie"
Original Dutch single sleeve
Single by Stars on 45
from the album The Superstars
B-side"It's Not a Wonder, It's a Miracle"
Released
  • February 1982 (1982-02)
  • 1991 (1991) (1991 re-release)
Recorded1981
Genre
Length
  • 5:19 (7" Mix)
  • 4:40 (US 7" Mix)
  • 7:42 (12" Mix/album version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jaap Eggermont
Stars on 45 singles chronology
"Volume III"
(1981) 		"Stars on Stevie"
(1982) 		"The Greatest Rock 'n Roll Band in the World"
(1982)
"Stars on '89 Remix"
(1989)
"Stars on Stevie Megamix"
(1991)
"The Clubhits"
(1997)
Audio videos
"Stars on Stevie" (original single edit) on YouTube
"Stars on Stevie (Wonder)" (original 12 inch version) on YouTube
Music video
"Stars on Stevie" (TopPop, 1982) on YouTube

"Stars on Stevie" a.k.a. "Stars Medley" a.k.a. "Stars on 45 III: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder" is a song issued in 1982 by the Dutch studio group Stars on 45, in the UK, credited to 'Starsound', in the US, credited to 'Stars On'. It was the first single from the band's third full-length release The Superstars (UK title: Stars Medley, US title: Stars on Long Play III) and was Stars on 45's fourth single release in both Europe and North America.

The "Stars on Stevie" medley featured a selection of songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, ranging from his first US hit "Fingertips" released in 1963 via classics like "Isn't She Lovely", "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", "Sir Duke" and "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday" to his then most recent American charttopper "Master Blaster". The soundalike vocals were provided by established Dutch singer Tony Sherman (born Renold Shearman in Curaçao), who had started his career in music as early as in 1970 with Dutch-Caribbean funk band Reality and releasing a series of albums with them before going solo in the late 70s.

"Stars on Stevie" became the highest charting Stars on 45 single in the US since their first charttopping Beatles medley, peaking at #28 on Billboard's Hot 100. In the UK, it became the group's fourth consecutive Top 20 hit, peaking at #14 in February 1982, slightly higher in Ireland at #10 and it was indeed a #20 hit in most parts of Europe. In the Netherlands, "Stars on Stevie" reached #6, making it their fourth Top 10 hit within the space of twelve months.

The "Stars on Stevie" medley was re-issued in 1991 under the title "Stars on Stevie Megamix" on the Arcade label to promote The Very Best of Stars on 45 compilation album and has since appeared on a number of other greatest hits compilations with the group. The only difference between these two versions; however, is the sound of a live audience that has been overdubbed throughout the "Megamix", in all other respects they are in fact identical.

Formats and track listings

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1982 Dutch, UK & US 7" single

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Side one

"Stars on Stevie" (US title: "Stars on 45 III (A Tribute to Stevie Wonder)") (7" Mix) – 5:19 (US: 4:40)

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

Side two

"It's Not a Wonder, It's a Miracle" (7" Mix) (Eggermont, Duiser) – 3:09 For the US 7" single, this track is titled "Stars on Get Ready III"

1982 Dutch, UK & US 12" single

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Side one

"Stars on Stevie" (US title: "Stars on 45 III: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder") (12" Mix) – 7:42

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

Side two

"It's Not a Wonder, It's a Miracle" (12" Mix) (Eggermont, Duiser) – 7:11 For the US 12" single, this track is titled "Stars on Get Ready III"

1991 Dutch 7" single

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Side one

"Stars on Stevie Megamix" (radio version) – 5:22

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

Side two

"It's Not a Wonder, It's a Miracle" (7" Mix) (Eggermont, Duiser) – 3:09

1991 Dutch 12" maxi-single

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Side one

"Stars on Stevie Megamix" (long version) – 7:38

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

Side two

1. Stars on Stevie Megamix" (radio version) – 5:22

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

2. "It's Not a Wonder, It's a Miracle" (12" Mix) (Eggermont, Duiser) – 7:11

1991 Dutch CD maxi-single

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1. "Stars on Stevie Megamix" (long version) – 7:38

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

2. Stars on Stevie Megamix" (radio version) – 5:22

All tracks written by Stevie Wonder unless otherwise noted

Charts

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References

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