1000 Stars (song)

"1000 Stars"
Single by Natalie Bassingthwaighte
from the album 1000 Stars
Released23 April 2009 (2009-04-23)
RecordedUntouchable Sound Studios (London)
GenrePop
Length3:59
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Chris Braide
Natalie Bassingthwaighte singles chronology
"Someday Soon"
(2009) 		"1000 Stars"
(2009) 		"Not for You"
(2009)

"1000 Stars" is a song recorded by Australian singer and actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte. It was written by Chris Braide, Hattie Webb and Charlie Webb. "1000 Stars" was released on 23 April 2009 as the third single from Bassingthwaighte's debut solo album of the same name. Bassingthwaighte stated that the song is "all about that moment of falling in love, that moment of perfection".[1] Upon its release, "1000 Stars" peaked at number 30 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

Background and release

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"1000 Stars" was written by Chris Braide, Hattie Webb and Charlie Webb for Natalie Bassingthwaighte's debut solo album of the same name.[2] It was recorded live at Untouchable Sound Studios in London.[1][3] Bassingthwaighte stated that the song is "all about that moment of falling in love, that moment of perfection".[1] She then went on to say, "I remember going into the studio and singing it from it the beginning to end over and over again. I haven't sung like that since my musical theatre days. That's me there, no bells and whistles, no sound effects; it was me in the purest form just having a good sing."[1]

"1000 Stars" was sent to Australian radio stations on 27 March 2009.[1] It was then released as a digital extended play (EP) on 23 April 2009, which included the bonus tracks "Happiness" and "Supersensual".[4] The EP was later released as a CD on 1 May 2009.[5] "1000 Stars" debuted and peaked at number 30 on the ARIA Singles Chart on 11 May 2009.[6] In its second, third and fourth weeks, the song dropped to numbers 31, 36 and 43, respectively.[6]

Promotion and cover versions

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The music video for "1000 Stars" was directed by Gemma Lee[7] and released onto Bassingthwaighte's official YouTube channel on 20 April 2009.[8] Bassingthwaighte performed the song at the 51st TV Week Logie Awards on 3 May 2009.[9]

The Webb Sisters, who co-wrote "1000 Stars" with Chris Braide, released their own version of the song on their 2009 EP The Other Side.[10] It was later included on their third studio album Savages, released in 2010.[11]

Track listing

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  1. "1000 Stars" (Single Edit) – 3:59
  2. "Happiness" – 3:13
  3. "Supersensual" (Denzel Park Remix) – 6:39
  4. "1000 Stars" – 4:00

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of 1000 Stars.[3]

Locations
Personnel

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2009) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 30

Year-end charts

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Chart (2009) Rank
ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart[12] 39

Release history

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Country Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 23 April 2009[4] Digital EP Sony Music Australia
1 May 2009[5] CD 88697520512

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Natalie's New Single '1000 Stars' Hits Radio Today!". NatalieBassingthwaighte.com. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 18 December 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  2. ^ "Natalie Bassingthwaighte – 1000 Stars". JB Hi-Fi Now Music. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. ^ a b 1000 Stars (CD). Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Sony Music Australia Pty Ltd. 2009. p. 3.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ a b c "1000 Stars – EP by Natalie Bassingthwaighte". iTunes Store. Apple. 23 April 2009. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  5. ^ a b c "1000 Stars by Natalie Bassingthwaighte (CD single)". Sanity. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  6. ^ a b c "Natalie Bassingthwaighte – 1000 Stars". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  7. ^ "1000 Stars – Natalie Bassingthwaighte". Vevo. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  8. ^ Natalie Bassingthwaighte – 1000 Stars (Official Video). YouTube. 20 April 2009. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  9. ^ McWhirter, Erin (29 April 2009). "Kate Ritchie, Natalie Bassingthwaighte prepare for Logies". Herald Sun. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  10. ^ "The Other Side – EP by The Webb Sisters". iTunes Store (United States). Apple. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  11. ^ "Savages by The Webb Sisters". iTunes Store (United States). Apple. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  12. ^ "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2009". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
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