The Lucky One
Union Station, Alison Krauss
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You're the lucky one so I've been told As free as the wind blowing down the road Loved by many, hated by none I'd say you were lucky 'cause You know what you've done Not a care in the world, not a worry in sight Everything is gonna be alright 'cause You're the lucky one You're the lucky one always having fun A jack of all trades, a master of none You look at the world with a smiling eye And laugh at the devil as his train rolls by Give you a song and a one night stand You'll bee looking at a happy man 'cause You're the lucky one Well, you're blessed I guess By never knowing which road you're choosing To you the next best thing To playing and winning is playing and losing You're the lucky I know that now Don't ask you why, when, where or how You look at the world with a smiling eye And laugh at the devil as his train rolls by Give you a song and a one night stand You'll bee looking at a happy man 'cause You're the lucky one Well, you're blessed I guess By never knowing which road you're choosing To you the next best thing To playing and winning is playing and losing You're the lucky I know that now Don't ask you why when where or how No matter where you're at it's where you'll be You can bet you're luck won't follow me Just give you a song and a one night stand You'll bee looking at a happy man 'cause You're the lucky one
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Written by: Robert Lee Castleman
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15 facts about this song
ArtistThe song "The Lucky One" is by Alison Krauss, an award-winning American bluegrass-country singer and musician.
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BandThe track was released by Alison Krauss & Union Station, which has been Alison's traditional band for many years.
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Genre"The Lucky One" is a bluegrass song, reflecting Alison's roots and influences in this genre.
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AlbumThe song features in the album "New Favorite", which is the ninth album by Alison Krauss & Union Station, released on August 14, 2001.
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Awards"The Lucky One" won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2002.
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Chart SuccessRevered as one of Alison Krauss' popular songs, "The Lucky One" ranked number 46 on the US Country chart and number 2 on the US Bluegrass chart.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Robert Lee Castleman, a regular contributor to Krauss' discography.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Lucky One" carry a hopeful message about overcoming difficulties and reaping the rewards later on.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Lucky One" was directed by Rocky Schenck, and it features Krauss and the band performing in a rainy street scene.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Alison Krauss's mixture of bluegrass and pop, reflecting the progressive nature of her music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "The Lucky One" for its catchy melody, heartfelt lyrics, and Krauss's soulful, emotive vocals.
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Noteworthy InstrumentsThe song is noted for its beautiful melding of acoustic guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin, and fiddle. Most notably, Alison's fiddle solo is praised for adding a soul-stirring depth to the song.
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Influence"The Lucky One" is recognized for its influence in bringing bluegrass to the mainstream, thanks to its blend of traditional sounds and contemporary sensibilities.
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Live Performance"The Lucky One" has become a staple of Alison Krauss & Union Station's live performances, always captivating the audience with its lively rhythm and powerful vocals.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been a favorite cover for many artists in the genre due to its timeless, lyrical message and melodic catchy tune.
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