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Wishing On a Star

American Idol Season 6 - The Songs

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Although the original version of this pop-soul classic was recorded in the 1970's, it became much more familiar to pop audiences in a top 10 pop version by the Cover Girls from 1992.

Performer

Jordin Sparks - May 15, 2007

Songwriter

Billie Rae Calvin

Notable Recorded Version

  • Rose Royce (1977) Watch Video
  • Cover Girls #9 Pop (1992)

Key Lyric Phrase

I'm wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I'm wishing on a dream
To follow what it means

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