Van McCoy Music, Inc.

Listen to Van’s songs from the early years by chosing from the list below.
The Starlighters	Van McCoy
Birdland	Girls Are Sentimental
It's Twelve O'clock	Ain't No Big Thing
You're the One to Blame	Never Trust a Friend
I Cried	Mr. DJ
Let's Take a Stroll	The Starlighters - left to right (all deceased) Freddy Smith, Paul (Buddy) Comedy Van McCoy, Norman McCoy, Jr. CD Available by email from Van McCoy Music Inc.
Story of Love
Come Back to Me
So True
Lonely summer
Slow Locomotion
I Want to be the Boy You Love

Van's First Promo Picture

Van Sings "Mr. DJ"


Birdland recording by The Starlighters	Van's First Check

"Birdland" was the first record made by the Starlighters, with Van as composer and lead singer. As the record industry switched from producing large, breakable 78 rpm singles to manufacturing 45 rpm vinyl records, "Birdland" was among the first to be offered in the smaller format.

Young Van joined the Performance Royalty Society of Broadcast Music, Incorporated (BMI) in New York City to exploit his "Birdland" copyright. His mother, Lillian, did not cash his first royalty check, made payable for eleven cents, and thereby encouraged Van to set high goals for himself.

VAMMI: Van McCoy Music, Inc.