Let Me Be the One (Five Star song)


"Let Me Be The One" is the name of a 1985 hit single by British pop group Five Star, and was the fourth release from their debut album Luxury Of Life, released in the summer of 1985. "Let Me Be The One" was the group's second UK Top 20 single of the year, reaching #18. It also reached #2 on the U.S. R&B Billboard chart.
The song was later covered by American singer Mandy Moore in 1999 for her debut album.
On 19th July 2020, a new version called Let Me Be The 1 was released via Del Pearson of the group. Lorraine sings the first verse and the second verse is sung by Doris. Lorraine, Doris, Stedman and Del recorded their vocals for the new version. Original lead singer Denise does not appear on this version as she has announced she no longer wants to be part of the Five Star line-up. This version is slightly shorter than the original, at 3:08.

Track listings

7" Single: PB 40193
1. Let Me Be The One
2. Beat 47
12" Single: PT40194
1. Let Me Be The One
2. All Fall Down
3. Beat 47
12" Single: PT40194R
1. Let Me Be The One 6:06 *
2. Let Me Be The One
3. All Fall Down
4. Beat 47
12" Single: PT40194RR
1. Let Me Be The One 6:06 *
2. Let Me Be The One **
3. All Fall Down
4. Beat 47
U.S. 7" Single: PB 14229
1. Let Me Be The One
2. Let Me Be The One - exclusive to this release
U.S. 12" Single: PW 14230
1. Let Me Be The One 6:06 *
2. Let Me Be The One 4:41
3. Let Me Be The One
4. Beat 47
* The 6:06 Philadelphia Remix of Let me be the one was released on the Rhino CD "Smooth Grooves - After Hours Cool Down" in 2002 and in 2009 on volume 25 of the Dance Classics CD series released by Rodeo Media.
Also released as an extra track on the 2010 remastered 'Luxury Of Life' album.
** The Dance Mix By Hard Rock version of Let Me Be The One was released on the Dome CD "British R&B Invasion" Barcode: 5027731719082