Lucky Star

Madonna

About Lucky Star

"Lucky Star" is a song written and recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album Madonna (1983). Sire Records released it as the fourth single from the album on September 8, 1983. The song was produced by Reggie Lucas, but Madonna was not impressed by his final version. She called her then-boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez to remix the track according to her ideas. "Lucky Star" is a medium-paced dance track and combines the heavy beats of a drum with the sounds of a guitar played in a high riff. The lyrics juxtapose the male body with the heavenly stars in the sky. Music critics praised the song, heralding it as the introduction to upbeat dance music. In the United States, "Lucky Star" was released after the success of "Borderline". It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first single in her record-breaking string of 16 consecutive top-five hits. It also topped the Dance Club Songs chart with "Holiday". Internationally, "Lucky Star" reached the top ten in Canada, and the top twenty in Ireland and the United Kingdom. 


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1990
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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, starbright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (starbright) make everything alright
Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (starbright) 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, starbright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (starbright) make everything alright
Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight
Starlight, (starbright) yeah

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

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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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.
Billboard Performance
The 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.
Music Video
Directed 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.
Writer and Producer
Madonna is only the writer and co-producer of "Lucky Star." The other co-producer for the song is Reggie Lucas.
European Success
In Europe, the song peaked at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart and made into the top 10 in the Ireland charts.
Stylistic Features
The song belongs to the dance-pop genre with elements of funk and disco.
Lyrics
The 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.
Fashion Influence
The 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.
Dance Rotation
The 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.
Synthesizer in Music
The song is noted for its use of the synthesizer, which was becoming incredibly popular for pop music in the 1980s.
Extended Version
An extended version, known as "new mix", was included in UK re-issues of the "Lucky Star" single in 1985.
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.
Track Length
"Lucky Star” is five minutes and 37 seconds long, a relatively long playback time for pop singles of the era.
Cultural Impact
Still, 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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