Kathy Young And The Innocents - A Thousand Stars Eddie My Darling

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Review by Sundar Shankar

Album Review: A Thousand Stars / Eddie My Darling by Kathy Young and The Innocents Released in 1960, A Thousand Stars / Eddie My Darling is a slice of rock 'n' roll nostalgia that still feels fresh today. This little gem from Kathy Young and The Innocents straddles the line between pop sensibility and raw rock energy, with just enough vocal charm to keep you hitting repeat. It’s like stepping into a time machine set for the early ‘60s—equal parts innocence and rebellion. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “Eddie My Darling.” If this song doesn’t get stuck in your head after one listen, check your pulse because something’s wrong. The melody has that classic doo-wop vibe but with an edge thanks to James Lee’s tight production and arrangement. You can tell he was pulling out all the stops here; it’s polished yet unpretentious. And Kathy? She belts it out like she means every word. Her voice carries this mix of youthful longing and determination that makes you wanna grab someone by the hand and dance—or maybe cry, depending on your mood. Then there’s “A Thousand Stars,” which flips the tone slightly. Where “Eddie My Darling” feels personal and direct, this track goes big and dreamy. Think of it as gazing at the night sky while spinning around in circles—it’s got that dizzying romanticism down pat. The harmonies are lush without being overdone, and the rhythm section keeps things grounded even when the lyrics threaten to float away entirely. Honestly, I found myself humming this one long after the needle lifted off the record (yeah, we’re talking vinyl vibes). What stands out about this album isn’t just its sound—it’s how well it holds up across cultures. Released under Top Rank International and Indigo Records in both Greece and the US, it proves music really is universal. Whether you’re cruising down a sun-soaked American highway or sipping coffee in a Greek café, these tunes fit right in. James Lee deserves props not only for producing but also directing and arranging everything. He clearly had a vision, and it shows. There’s no filler here—just two killer tracks that pack more punch than some full-length albums manage to do. Here’s the thing though—listening to this record made me realize how much simpler love songs used to be. No convoluted metaphors or overproduced beats. Just straight-up emotion laid bare. Makes me wonder if modern artists could learn a thing or two from Kathy Young and her crew. Or maybe they couldn’t pull it off without sounding cheesy. Either way, hats off to them for keeping it real back then. So yeah, give A Thousand Stars / Eddie My Darling a spin if you’re into vintage vibes or just need something authentic to cut through the noise. Oh, and fun fact? Listening to this album might make you want to call your grandma and ask her what she was doing in 1960. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!

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TrackDurationPreview
Eddie My Darling
A Thousand Stars2:48
A Thousand Stars
Eddie My Darling1:46

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EDDIE MY DARLING-KATHY YOUNG with THE INNOCENTS
A Thousand Stars ~ Kathy Young & The Innocents (1960)
Eddie My Darling - Kathy Young
Kathy Young and The Innocents - A Thousand Stars (1960)
KATHY YOUNG & THE INNOCENTS - A THOUSAND STARS / EDDIE MY DARLING - INDIGO 108 - 1960

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Catalog Numbers

  • IND-108
  • RG 1504

Labels

  • Indigo Records
  • Top Rank International

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

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Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerJames Lee
Arranged ByJames Lee
Directed ByJames Lee

Notes

  • Promotional - Not For Sale
  • Made in Greece.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 45 - 017
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 45 - 018

About Kathy Young And The Innocents

Kathy Young (born October 21, 1945) is an American teen pop singer during early 1960s, whose rendition, at age 15, of "A Thousand Stars

Name Vars

  • K. Young
  • K.Young
  • Kally Young
  • Kathy
  • Kathy Young & Innocents
  • Kathy Young & The Innocents
  • The Innocents (2)

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *A Thousand Stars Eddie My Darling* by Kathy Young and The Innocents is a quirky piece of music history. It was released in 1960, the same year Elvis Presley was dominating the charts. What makes it stand out? Every track on the album is just two songs repeated—"A Thousand Stars" and "Eddie My Darling." Yep, that’s it. Two songs, four tracks total. Talk about keeping it simple! James Lee, the producer, clearly had a vision—or maybe he just really loved those tunes. Either way, it’s a unique little gem from the early days of rock and pop.

Comments

ariandange
2025-03-05
Who needs em, Harold. Every dog has his day.
yinsenstudio
2025-03-04
I do remember dis “rekkit”. A very lackluster vocalist and plain-Jane arrangement. Never did move me. No comparison to “the end of the world”. PWG
marybusier
2025-03-04
We were friends for a couple years back in 1956 and 1957 at the Rainbow Roller Rink in Van Nuys. Somewhere packed away I have her, then, phone number. Wished I could connect with her today to see if she remembers - I do!
niagtz
2025-03-03
Such a beautiful voice...
supergiftsideas
2025-03-02
Oh, the days of the ".10 teen-age social parties" and this was the last song of the night (11:00), and you hope that the 'last dance' was saved for you.. Yeah, I remember.....
kshikany
2025-03-02
Kathy Youngs father is Robert Young of Marcus Welby MD fame.
maelez
2025-03-02
She still has a 16 yo voice...like sue thompson....
gowri11
2025-03-02
I listened to this on Music Choice. She has a nice voice.
hinduraya
2025-03-01
John Travolta is acting like an out of control gopher at the drive-in.
fabiofonsecaseves
2025-02-28
I'm 54 but I should have been a teenager in the 50's.
kavyapcu
2025-02-27
Remember Lynne Bush at a reunion a few years ago you signed a picture with her thank you very much. Dave❤
aaahexing
2025-02-26
Great song to slow dance to.
kat4sj731928355
2025-02-25
She was beautiful and this song is beautiful. A better time
scrambleddregs
2025-02-24
Great ! Kathy Young thanks so.much for sharing your song to the world! Lovers never die!
lisasavage
2025-02-24
9th grade with the first true love of my life
litajanenash
2025-02-24
I love it when she says oh pretty baby won't you hold me in your arms
rapidshai310
2025-02-24
JUST. LOV ME
bluedoesgamingapps
2025-02-24
I feel good knowing about Kathy Young and The Innocents in Santa ana California there's a lot of People and some relatives The late Aunts lived in town of Orange missed them a lot I do ?for them
jpubli200118
2025-02-24
am I the only 16 years old who listened to music like this?
gerald262728
2025-02-24
Gorgeous lady
n0minati0n
2025-02-23
Great song for love sick teenagers! I remember it well!
kathara2017
2025-02-22
The Fifties will live forever !
babyjoejoes
2025-02-21
Love this song....some of the best music in the world...today's music is not music, not sure what it is but its not the stuff i enjoy ....i miss this type of songs and the groups from way back..
mailmasterninja
2025-02-21
Beautiful lady
evigtblog
2025-02-21
I know this song from Billy Fury.
sharnerean321
2025-02-20
Love this song. At some point I expect the back up singers to start a chorus of "To Know Him Is To Love Him".
wilsonmonte
2025-02-20
Looping the video over & over
jcjones8
2025-02-19
O , yah , no. Doubt , don't know If she's still around 2day,, but She's a Gorgeous Woman ♡♡♡♡♡♡
pavellenkoff
2025-02-19
anyone else reading The Stand by Stephen King and came here after Harold is thinking about this song? Lol Just me?