5 Things to Know About the Rolling Stones' "Star Star"

The song was originally titled “Starfucker” The Rolling Stones recorded it under that name, but their label forced a change for the 1973 album Goats Head Soup.

The title was too explicit even for the Stones The band had a reputation for pushing boundaries, but “Starfucker” crossed a line that record executives wouldn’t allow.

The song is about groupies and celebrity encounters The lyrics describe sexual relationships with famous musicians, making the original title a direct fit.

The band still performs it as “Star Star” Live versions keep the altered title, though the meaning remains obvious to anyone listening.

It remains one of the album’s most talked-about tracks The controversy around the title change helped cement its place in Rolling Stones lore.