Lucky Star (Superfunk song)

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"Lucky Star"
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Single by Superfunk featuring Ron Carroll
from the album Hold Up
Released2000
Genre Electronic
Label Virgin
Composer(s) Chris Rea

"Lucky Star" is a 2000 song by Marseilles group Superfunk. It was the group's breakout single and sold more than 500,000 units worldwide, reaching 42 on the UK Singles Chart. [1] [2] The song contains a sample of Chris Rea's "Josephine". [3] It was re-released with a remix package in 2009.

Contents

"Lucky Star 2009" track listing

  1. "Lucky Star 2009" (Ron Carroll 4Da Radio Mix) 4:24
  2. "Lucky Star 2009" (Ron Carroll 4Da Club Mix) 5:21
  3. "Lucky Star 2009" (Ron Carroll Remix) 9:22
  4. "Lucky Star 2009" (David Vendetta Radio Edit) 3:42
  5. "Lucky Star 2009" (David Vendetta Remix) 8:35
  6. "Lucky Star 2009" (D.O.N.S Radio Edit) 3:31
  7. "Lucky Star 2009" (D.O.N.S Remix) 8:39
  8. "Lucky Star 2009" (Dim Chris Remix) 7:50
  9. "Lucky Star 2009" (Acappella) 4:30

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