Members Vito Picone and Arthur Venosa co-wrote the lyrics.
[3] When released as a single in 1958, it topped both the R&B Best Sellers list and the Billboard Hot 100;[4] however, it was the only song that ever charted for The Elegants.
Reportedly, the Elegants refused to pay payola to a prominent New York disc jockey, which inhibited air play of their follow up recordings.
[citation needed] "Little Star" remains one of the most popular examples of doo-wop music.
[3] Other artists to record this song include Dion (Runaround Sue), Randy & the Rainbows, The Slades, Vera Lynn, Linda Scott and Bobby Vee.