III Wishes, released in 1982, found Shooting Star further refining their arena-ready hard rock sound. The album continued their streak of charting singles and sophisticated production.
- The album was recorded at the newly built Summa Sound Studios in Los Angeles. It reached number 126 on the Billboard 200 chart. The single "Get Close" became their highest-charting song, peaking at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- III Wishes was the band's fourth studio album and followed the success of their 1981 album, Shooting Star. The album was produced by the band along with longtime collaborator Jeff Glixman.
- The album featured a more polished production than previous efforts, with prominent keyboards and layered vocals. It was a commercial success, further cementing their status as a popular arena rock act in the early 1980s.
Shooting Star was an American melodic rock band formed in Oklahoma in the late 1970s. They were known for their sophisticated songwriting and production, often compared to bands like Journey and Foreigner.
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