On this day July 22 1985, Luxury of Life marked the debut album release from Five Star, a British pop and R&B group made up of five siblings from the Pearson family. With their polished sound, slick choreography, and eye catching fashion, Five Star quickly became one of the UK's breakout acts in the mid 1980s.
The album blended dance pop, soul, and funk influences, and featured a string of UK chart hits including All Fall Down, Let Me Be the One, and System Addict. Luxury of Life reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and eventually went platinum, laying the foundation for the group’s continued success throughout the decade.
Produced in part by Billy Livsey and Richard James Burgess, the album captured the sleek, radio friendly sound of the era while showcasing the group’s vocal harmonies and energetic performances. In the US, Five Star found more modest success, but became a staple on R&B stations and dance charts.
80s insight: Luxury of Life showed how UK acts in the 80s blended pop and R&B into a sharp, stylish package. Five Star stood tall as Britain’s answer to the Jacksons.
The album blended dance pop, soul, and funk influences, and featured a string of UK chart hits including All Fall Down, Let Me Be the One, and System Addict. Luxury of Life reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and eventually went platinum, laying the foundation for the group’s continued success throughout the decade.
Produced in part by Billy Livsey and Richard James Burgess, the album captured the sleek, radio friendly sound of the era while showcasing the group’s vocal harmonies and energetic performances. In the US, Five Star found more modest success, but became a staple on R&B stations and dance charts.
80s insight: Luxury of Life showed how UK acts in the 80s blended pop and R&B into a sharp, stylish package. Five Star stood tall as Britain’s answer to the Jacksons.
