Star! (soundtrack)

Star! is the soundtrack album to the 1968 musical film of the same name, released by the label 20th Century Fox Records. The film, directed by Robert Wise, is a biographical portrayal of the life of British actress and singer Gertrude Lawrence, played by Julie Andrews. The soundtrack features Andrews performing a collection of classic songs from the early 20th century, including works by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Kurt Weill, among others. Despite the film's underwhelming box office performance, the album earning praise for its musical arrangements. The album includes fourteen tracks by Julie Andrews, with performances such as "Someone to Watch Over Me" "My Ship" and "Limehouse Blues".

A significant promotional campaign was launched to market the album, particularly in Japan, where a major advertising push was planned to coincide with the film’s theatrical release in August 1968. Additionally, ABC's national distribution meeting in Los Angeles focused on promoting the soundtrack alongside other ABC releases. ABC Records announced the release for June 1968, with a deluxe double-folded jacket containing a booklet with information about the songs and film.

The album features a collection of songs associated with Lawrence's career, including compositions by Noël Coward, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Kurt Weill. Andrews' performances received mixed reactions from critics, with some praising her delivery of ballads and vaudeville numbers, while others noted her limitations in more suggestive or dramatic pieces. The soundtrack was initially released as an LP and later reissued on CD with extended versions of select tracks.