Lucky Star is a song by American singer Madonna from her debut studio album of the same name. Originally released in the United Kingdom on September 8, 1983, by Sire Records, it was the fourth single from the album. The song also appears on her hits compilations The Immaculate Collection (1990) and Celebration (2009). Lucky Star was written by Madonna and produced by Reggie Lucas. However, during recording, Madonna was not impressed by Lucas 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. Both contemporary and modern critics praised the song, heralding it as the introduction to upbeat dance music. Lucky Star became Madonnas first top-five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, when it reached the peak position of four, becoming the second single in her record-breaking string of 16 consecutive top-ten hits. It had already become Madonnas first number-one song on the Billboard dance charts, when it peaked the chart alongside the previously released single Holiday. The music video portrayed Madonna dancing in front of a white background, accompanied by her dancers. After the video was released, Madonnas style and mannerisms became a fashion trend among the younger generation. Scholars noted that in the video, Madonna portrayed herself as narcissistic and an ambiguous character. She referred to herself as the lucky star, unlike the lyrical meaning of the song. Madonna has performed the song in a number of live appearances, most recently at the Confessions Tour (2006). It has also been covered by a number of artists.
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