Starship Вђ“ Nothingвђ™s Gonna Stop Us Now «ORIGINAL | Solution»

: Co-writer Albert Hammond drew from his own life, inspired by his decision to finally marry his long-term partner after a seven-year wait.

The song is a duet between Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick, portraying two lovers determined to stay together despite external pressure or "naysayers". Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now

: At the time, lead singer Grace Slick was 47, making her the oldest woman to have a #1 single in the U.S. (a record she held until Cher’s "Believe" in 1999). : Co-writer Albert Hammond drew from his own

: The song is famously the theme for the movie Mannequin , starring Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. lead singer Grace Slick was 47