"Stars Are Blind"
Single by Paris Hilton from the album Paris
Released	June 5, 2006 (Digital download) July 8, 2006 July 11, 2006 July 31, 2006
Format	Digital download CD single 12" single
Recorded	2006
Genre	Pop Reggae
Length	3:58
Label	Heiress
Writer	Ferdando Garibay Sheppard Solomon Ralph McCarthy
Producer	Ferdando Garibay
Paris Hilton singles chronology
"Stars Are Blind" (2006) "Turn It Up" (2006)
Maxi-Single cover
Audio sample
Info "Stars Are Blind" (help· info)

"Stars Are Blind" is a pop song recorded by Paris Hilton for her debut album Paris. It was released as the first single in mid-2006 (see 2006 in music) and has a reggae sound (produced by Fernando Garibay).^[1] The song reached the top five in Canada, Ireland and the UK. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebrity and socialite. ... Singles from Paris Released: November 27, 2005 Released: June 5, 2006 Released: September 12, 2006 Paris is Paris Hiltons debut album, released on her own Heiress Records label, in association with Warner Bros. ... Image File history File links Newworldmap. ... is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... // A digital download (also known as a digital single or a paid digital download) is an official and legal music single available for purchase through an online store. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... // A digital download (also known as a digital single or a paid digital download) is an official and legal music single available for purchase through an online store. ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... For the record label, see 12 Inch Records. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... Reggae is a music genre developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Heiress Records is a record label. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebrity and socialite. ... Audio sample Turn It Up is a song from Paris Hiltons album Paris. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Paris_Hilton_Stars_Are_Blind_sample. ... Image File history File links Paris_Hilton_Stars_Are_Blind_sample. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebrity and socialite. ... Singles from Paris Released: November 27, 2005 Released: June 5, 2006 Released: September 12, 2006 Paris is Paris Hiltons debut album, released on her own Heiress Records label, in association with Warner Bros. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... Reggae is a music genre developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. ...

In June 2007 the copyright holders of the song, Sparta Florida Music Group, started legal action against Hilton and Warner Chappell Music for plagiarism due to alleged similarities between "Stars Are Blind" and the 1970 song "Kingston Town". It has wrongly been ascribed that UB40 was the suing party, but that has been denied by the band themselves on their website.^[2] For other uses, see Plagiarism (disambiguation). ... UB40 are a British dub band formed in 1978 in Birmingham. ...

Music video

Paris Hilton in the music video

Hilton shot the video for the single on a Malibu, California beach on May 24, 2006. The video for the song features many images of her walking and rolling around on the beach with a lover. It premiered on June 6, 2006 on MTV. The video is stated to be the International Version Video. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Location of Malibu in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1991-03-28 [2] Government  - Mayor Ken Kearsley [1] Area  - City  100. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ...

A second version of the video was shot for the European and Latin American countries, featuring Hilton's lover (played by Lucas Babin) from the beach as her photographer at a photoshoot. In this version, scenes from the beach are still present, but exist as Hilton's fantasies during the photoshoot. At the end of the video, she wins the affection of her photographer, but ends up just taking his keys and stealing his car. The second version premiered on Z100's website on July 5, 2006.^[3] The video is often called "Version 2" or "Black & White Version". Lucas Babin (b. ... WHTZ, also known as Z-100, is one of the most successful (and copied) radio stations in America today. ... is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Track listing and formats

Standart single

1. "Stars Are Blind" 3:57
2. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Radio Remix] – 3:34

Maxi-Single (Limited Edition, with a poster)

1. "Stars Are Blind"
2. "Stars Are Blind" Luny Tunes Remix (featuring Wisin & Yandel) – 4:17
3. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Club Mix] – 9:12
4. "Stars Are Blind" [Chus & Ceballos Stereo Remix] – 8:13
5. "Stars Are Blind" [The Scumfrog's Extreme Makeover] – 9:00
6. "Stars Are Blind" [CD-Rom Video]

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1. "Stars Are Blind" [Luny Tunes Remix] (featuring Wisin & Yandel) – 4:16
2. "Stars Are Blind" [Chus & Ceballos Stereo Remix Edit] – 4:53
3. "Stars Are Blind" [The Scumfrog's Extreme Makeover Edit] – 4:57
4. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Club Mix Edit] – 4:54
5. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Dub Edit] – 4:58
6. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Radio Remix] – 3:34

Promotional CD (Not for sale)

1. "Stars Are Blind" [Single Version] – 3:57
2. "Stars Are Blind" [Luny Tunes Remix] (featuring Wisin & Yandel) – 4:18
3. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Radio Remix] – 3:34
4. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Club Mix] – 9:12
5. "Stars Are Blind" [Chus & Ceballos Stereo Remix] – 8:13
6. "Stars Are Blind" [Chus & Ceballos Stereo Dub] – 8:31
7. "Stars Are Blind" [The Scumfrog's Extreme Makeover] – 9:00
8. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Dub] – 6:21
9. "Stars Are Blind" [Tracy Does Paris Mixshow] – 6:46

3AM & Tracey Cole CD Single

1. "Stars Are Blind" [Almighty 7" Mix]
2. "Stars Are Blind" [Almighty 12" Mix]
3. "Stars Are Blind" [Almighty Dub]
4. "Stars Are Blind" [Almighty Instrumental]

Chart performance

"Stars Are Blind" was one of the highest debuting singles in the U.S. in 2006, entering the Billboard Hot 100 at number eighteen^[4] due to strong digital sales. It had previously debuted at number two on the U.S. Bubbling Under Billboard Hot 100 Chart (Equivalent to #102 on the US Billboard Top 100). Stars Are Blind was a smash hit single in Europe, peaking Top 3 and number 1 in several countries and achieving Top 5 in the World Singles Chart. “Hot 100” redirects here. ...

Charts

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