Lucky Star
Madonna
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You must be my lucky star 'Cause you shine on me wherever you are I just think of you and I start to glow And I need your light And baby I know Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) ooo yeah You must be my lucky star 'Cause you make the darkness seem so far And when I'm lost you'll be my guide I just turn around and you're by my side Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) ooo yeah Come on shine your heavenly body tonight 'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright Come on shine your heavenly body tonight 'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright You may be my lucky star But I'm the luckiest by far You may be my lucky star But I'm the luckiest by far Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) ooo yeah Come on shine your heavenly body tonight 'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright Come on shine your heavenly body tonight 'Cause I know you're gonna make everything alright You may be my lucky star I'm the luckiest by far You may be my lucky star I'm the luckiest by far You may be my lucky star What you do to me baby You know, I'm the luckiest by far Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) make everything alright Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight Starlight, (star bright) Starlight, star bright you make everything alright What you do to me baby You better stay by my side tonight Starlight, star bright Starlight, star bright Starlight, star bright Starlight, star bright Starlight, star bright, baby Starlight, star bright Stay by my side tonight What you do to me baby What you do, what you do to me baby Stay by my side tonight You may be my lucky star
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Written by: Madonna Ciccone
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14 facts about this song
Debut Album"Lucky Star" is from Madonna's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1983.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984, making it Madonna's fourth consecutive single to reach the top five at the time.
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Music VideoDirected by Arthur Pierson, the music video for "Lucky Star" is known for its simplicity, Madonna's fashion and choreography, which have been iconic in pop culture.
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Writer and ProducerMadonna is only the writer and co-producer of "Lucky Star." The other co-producer for the song is Reggie Lucas.
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European SuccessIn Europe, the song peaked at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart and made into the top 10 in the Ireland charts.
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Stylistic FeaturesThe song belongs to the dance-pop genre with elements of funk and disco.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Lucky Star" have been interpreted as a materialistic ode to a star in the sky, wherein Madonna is offering herself to be the star's devotee.
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Fashion InfluenceThe music video of "Lucky Star" greatly influenced 80s fashion, particularly for teenage girls and young women, who started imitating Madonna’s style - layered bracelets, crucifix necklaces, lace tops, and the ‘Boy Toy’ belt buckle.
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Dance RotationThe song was a popular rotation in dance clubs at its time, eventually leading to Madonna's future rise as a dance-pop figure in the music industry.
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Synthesizer in MusicThe song is noted for its use of the synthesizer, which was becoming incredibly popular for pop music in the 1980s.
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Extended VersionAn extended version, known as "new mix", was included in UK re-issues of the "Lucky Star" single in 1985.
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Live Performances"Lucky Star" has been performed in a majority of Madonna's live concert tours. However, it hasn't featured in any of her tours since the Confessions Tour in 2006.
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Track Length"Lucky Star” is five minutes and 37 seconds long, a relatively long playback time for pop singles of the era.
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Cultural ImpactStill, after almost four decades since its release, the song is often remembered as one of the tracks that solidified Madonna’s stardom in pop music.
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