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Reginald Fairfax suddenly realises what a terrible situation Molly is in, due to his transgressions. So in this passionate baritone solo he pours out his true feelings for her.

Star of my Soul was one of those big 'show-stoppers' which not only stole the show, but it also became a very popular number in its own right. A number one hit, which was 'top of the pops!' for years! The 'hymn to love' no self-respecting baritone of the time could travel without . . .

Star of my Soul
(brief and beautiful intro)

How can I wait - when she I worship only,
Friendless and fair, my help may sorely need?
How can I wait, and leave her sad and lonely,
Counting the hours that all too slowly speed?
Earth has no grace that does not cling about her - 
Life has no charm, if mine she may not be;
Star of my soul! I cannot live without her;
O grant this day may give her back to me!

Dream, O my dearest, till we meet once more,
Day-dreams of happiness again in store,
Dreams of a future that our fates may hold,
Pass'd in the wonderland of love untold!
(brief and beautiful two bar interlude)

Glory of flow'rs and fairy-land around me,
Over my path the joyous sunlight falls;
Yet is my dear, whose charms so fast have bound me,
Caged like a bird within those gilded walls.
Would I could break the cruel bonds that hold her,
Snap ev'ry chain that keeps us two apart!
Star of my soul! the half I have not told her
Of all the love that fills my beating heart!

Dream, O my dearest, till we meet once more,
Day-dreams of happiness again in store,
Dreams of a future that our fates may hold,
Pass'd in the wonderland of love untold!

Wow! it's a beauty isn't it? Did you sing along with with our arrangement of Sidney's top hit. And did you go for the top G at the end?

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