Sara (Starship song)

"Sara" is a power ballad performed by the American rock band Starship. It was released in 1985 as the second single from their album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. The song became a major commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and achieving significant international recognition.

The song was written by Bernie Taupin, the longtime lyricist for Elton John, and Dennis Lambert. Peter Wolf produced the track. "Sara" features Mickey Thomas on lead vocals and is characterized by its prominent use of synthesizers, a driving rhythm section, and soaring vocals during the chorus.

Lyrically, "Sara" is about a bittersweet reflection on a past relationship and the lingering memories associated with a woman named Sara. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and regret.

The music video for "Sara" was filmed in Iceland and features the band performing against dramatic landscapes. It was a popular video on MTV and helped further popularize the song.

"Sara" remains one of Starship's most well-known and commercially successful songs. It has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials, cementing its place in popular culture. Despite its success, the song is often associated with the band's transition from a harder rock sound to a more pop-oriented direction, a change that was met with mixed reactions from some fans.