Lucky You (The Lightning Seeds song)

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"Lucky You"
Single by the Lightning Seeds
from the album Jollification
Released1994
Length3:53
Label Epic
Songwriters
Producers
The Lightning Seeds singles chronology
"The Life of Riley"
(1992)		"Lucky You"
(1994)		"Three Lions"
(1996)
Music video
"Lucky You" on YouTube

"Lucky You" is a song by British alternative rock band The Lightning Seeds, released on March 21, 1994 by Epic Records as the first single from their third studio album, Jollification (1994). It is written by Ian Broudie and Terry Hall, and produced by Broudie and Simon Rogers. The song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.

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Background and composition

"Lucky You" was co-written by Ian Broudie, Terry Hall, and Martyn Campbell. The song features catchy melodies and upbeat instrumentation characteristic of The Lightning Seeds' style. Lyrically, it explores themes of luck, fate, and the unpredictability of life.

Release and reception

"Lucky You" was well-received upon its release, achieving commercial success and critical acclaim. The single reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in other countries. Its popularity was boosted by its inclusion in various media, including television commercials and soundtracks.

Music video

The music video for "Lucky You" features the band performing the song against a backdrop of colorful visuals and playful imagery. It received regular rotation on music television channels such as MTV and VH1.

Track listing

  1. "Lucky You"
  2. "Open Your Eyes"
  3. "The Likely Lads"

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) [1] 15
US Modern Rock Tracks ( Billboard )29

Year-end charts

Chart (1995)Position
UK Airplay (Music Week) [2] 40

References

  1. ↑ "LUCKY YOU". Official Charts. October 21, 1995.
  2. ↑ "Airplay Top 50 of 1995" (PDF). Music Week . January 13, 1996. p. 23. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
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