Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Step into a time machine to 1987, when power ballads ruled the airwaves and synth-pop possessed an undeniably epic soul! Co-written by legendary hitmakers Albert Hammond and Diane Warren, Starship's triumphant anthem, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," soared straight to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Serving as the electrifying theme for the cult-classic movie Mannequin, the song etched its name in history when co-lead vocalist Grace Slick became the oldest woman at the time, at age 47, to top the US charts!

Behind the soaring vocal duets of Slick and Mickey Thomas lay a deeply personal spark: Hammond penned the optimistic lyrics out of sheer relief after a decade-long divorce struggle finally cleared the path for him to marry his true love. The dynamic music video—blending glowing neon aesthetics with surreal storefront mannequins—amplified this cinematic joy to millions.

Time Capsule Fact: Fast forward to 2014, when RHINO digitally resurrected this powerhouse in crisp HD. The year 2014 was a wild cultural crossroads: while the world was obsessed with the viral Ice Bucket Challenge, belt-singing Frozen’s "Let It Go," and witnessing music streaming transform the industry forever, this freshly polished 80s masterpiece proved that unbridled pop optimism is truly timeless!

• Chart Legacy: Released in 1987 as the theme for the movie Mannequin, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" reached #1 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
• Historical Milestone: At the time the song hit #1, co-lead singer Grace Slick became the oldest woman to reach the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 at age 47, holding the record until Cher surpassed it in 1999.
• Active Touring Status: Lead vocalist Mickey Thomas continues to perform the band's catalog under the banner Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, actively touring theaters, festivals, and arenas across North America through 2024.
• Digital Legacy: The official HD remastered music video hosted by RHINO on YouTube has surpassed 270 million views, underscoring the track's enduring commercial popularity in the streaming era.
• Net Worth Insights: Former co-lead singer Grace Slick (retired from music) maintains an estimated net worth of $20 million primarily through publishing rights and fine art, while touring frontman Mickey Thomas holds an estimated net worth of $5 million.