<Li> Alan J. Lerner (lyrics) </Li> <Li> Frederick Loewe (music) </Li> <P> "Wand'rin' Star" was a number one single in the UK and Ireland for Lee Marvin for three weeks in March 1970 . </P> <P> It was originally written by Alan J. Lerner (lyrics) and Frederick Loewe (music) for the stage musical Paint Your Wagon in 1951 . When the film of the musical was made in 1969, Lee Marvin took the role of prospector Ben Rumson . Not a natural singer, Marvin nevertheless sang all of his songs in the film, rejecting the idea of miming to another singer's voice . Despite the film being a box office flop, the soundtrack became a success . Orchestrated and arranged by Nelson Riddle, Marvin's version of the song "Wand'rin Star" became a number - one single in Ireland and the UK, keeping The Beatles at number two in the UK with their single "Let It Be". Marvin never released a follow - up single, so he is considered a one - hit wonder . </P>

Who sang i was born under a wondering star