Starz in Their Eyes

"Starz in Their Eyes" is a song by British recording artist Just Jack. Released on 15 January 2007, it was the lead single from his second studio album, Overtones (2007), which was released two weeks later. The song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart on 21 January 2007.

"Starz in Their Eyes"
Single by Just Jack
from the album Overtones
Released15 January 2007 (2007-01-15)[1]
GenreDisco, funk, indie pop[2][3]
Length
  • 4:55 (original version)
  • 3:13 (radio edit)
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Jack Allsopp
Producer(s)
Just Jack singles chronology
"Triple Tone Eyes"
(2003)
"Starz in Their Eyes"
(2007)
"Glory Days"
(2007)

Music video

The music video, directed by Christian Bevilacqua, was released on 13 November 2006. It was also featured in the Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2008 fashion show. The song itself depicts "flop stars" and the negative side to fame and explores the idea of others benefitting financially from the fame of celebrities.[4]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2007)Position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[18]57
UK Singles (OCC)[19]23

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[20]Platinum600,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References