I had always thought Superstar was a Carpenters original until reading an obit on Delaney Bramlett that mentioned the song titled "Groupie (superstar)". The Carpenters version is, of course, the classic. They all but own it...but I love Luther's version the best. The new version by Dallas band Shock of Pleasure certainly rivals Sonic Youth's version for coolness. Either way the song is pure pop perfection. Listen:
Delaney and Bonnie- Groupie (Superstar) MP3
Carpenters- Superstar MP3
Luther Vandross- Superstar MP3
Shock of Pleasure- Superstar MP3
Sonic Youth- Superstar MP3
