Just Got Lucky
JoBoxers
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You're the thing that makes me weak My heart knows of the beat I seek And I found it (just got lucky) Oh yes I found it (just got lucky) I never worry that your love is fake I'm feeling easy and I'm feeling ??? Cause I found it (just got lucky) Before I found it (just got lucky) And I never felt this way before Like a dog always begging for more I've been fooled by love so many times I gave up on love and silly rhymes Got my feelings always on my heart Locked doors, the key was cut, it was a fake Now I'm such a very lucky girl Gang way, ???? (gotta hear me say) Got the answer and it's plain to see (gotta hear me say) I'm for you and you're for me I feel a quiver that I never miss The sky's the limit with a friend like this And I found it (just got lucky) Together we found it (just got lucky) And I never felt this way before Like a dog always begging for more I've been fooled by love so many times I gave up on love and silly rhymes Got my feelings always on my heart Locked doors, the key was cut, it was a fake Now I'm such a very lucky girl Gang way, ???? Gotta hear me say Gotta hear me say Gotta hear me say Just got lucky Just got lucky Just got lucky
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Written by: DON ROBEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Just Got Lucky" was released in 1983 as a single by the British band JoBoxers.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. A testament to the song's popularity and success.
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Album Information"Just Got Lucky" is featured on the band JoBoxer's debut studio album titled "Like Gangbusters" which was released in the same year, 1983.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of new wave music, a popular style in the early '80s. Other genres that "Just Got Lucky" blends are blue-eyed soul and pop.
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Music Video TriviaThe song's music video heavily features the band as they play instruments, sing, and dance, representing the laid-back, energetic feel and style of the '80s.
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Band FormationJoBoxers was formed in 1982 by former Subway Sect members: Rob Marche, Dave Collard, Chris Bostock, and Sean McLusky, who teamed up with vocalist Dig Wayne.
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Common MisconceptionDespite being misconstrued as a one-hit-wonder band, JoBoxers had two other songs which peaked into the top 20 UK charts, "Boxerbeat" and "Johnny Friendly."
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Bill Wyman’s ConnectionBill Wyman of The Rolling Stones played bass guitar on the "Just Got Lucky" recording, bringing an extra layer of musical brilliance to the track.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song gained renewed popularity after being used in the 1997 film "The Full Monty" and the 2005 film "Just Friends" starring Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart, showcasing its lasting cultural impact.
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Cover VersionsJapanese pop duo Pink Lady covered the song on their album "Center Color" (1985), exemplifying the song's cross-cultural appeal.
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Legacy"Just Got Lucky" has had an extensive play in radio stations globally since its release and remains one of the impactful songs from the '80s.
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