Lucky (Britney Spears song)

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"Lucky"
Single by Britney Spears
from the album Oops!... I Did It Again
B-side "Heart"
Released August 8, 2000
Format CD single, 12"
Recorded November 1999
Cheiron Studios
(Stockholm, Sweden)
Genre Dance-pop, teen pop
Length 3:24
Label Jive
Writer(s) Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Alexander Kronlund
Producer Max Martin, Rami
Britney Spears singles chronology
"Oops!... I Did It Again"
(2000)		 "Lucky"
(2000)		 "Stronger"
(2000)
Oops!... I Did It Again track listing
"What U See (Is What U Get)"
(6)		 "Lucky"
(7)		 "One Kiss from You"
(8)

"Lucky" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears. The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami, with additional writing by Alexander Kronlund, for Spears' second studio album Oops!... I Did It Again (2000). It was released on August 8, 2000 through Jive Records as the second single from the album. The teen pop song is about a famous pop star, who despite being very "lucky" and seemingly having it all – fame, wealth, beauty and so on – is truly lonely on the inside.

"Lucky" achieved commercial success, reaching the top position in Austria, Europe, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland, while making into the top ten on eleven charts around the world. In the United States, the song peaked at number 23 in the Hot 100, and at number nine in the Pop Songs chart. "Lucky" received several certifications around the world, from Silver to Platinum.

An accompanying music video, directed by Dave Meyers, portrays Spears as a famous actress called Lucky, who shows the same feelings described on the song. Spears performed the song on two tours, including 2000's Oops!... I Did It Again World Tour, which featured a navy theme, and 2001's Dream Within a Dream Tour, where Spears emerged from the middle of a giant musical box as a ballerina to perform the song in a medley with "Born to Make You Happy" and "Sometimes".

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[edit] Background

In 1999, Spears started to work on her second studio album, Oops!...I Did It Again (2000), in Sweden and Switzerland, with Max Martin and producers such as Robert Lange.[1][2] "Lucky" was written and produced by Martin and Rami, while additional writing was done by Alexander Kronlund. Spears recorded her vocals for the song in November 1999 at Cheiron Studios in Stockholm, Sweden. Audio mixing and programming was done by Martin and Rami. Esbjörn Öhrwall played the guitar, while background vocals were provided by Spears, Martin and Nana Hedin.[3] "Lucky" was released on August 8, 2000 by Jive Records as the second single from the album.[4] Spears also recorded a song called "Heart", that was released as a b-side to the single. The track was written by Eugene Wilde and George Teren, while produced by Steve Lunt and Larry Campbell.[3] Spears praised Teren for the song, saying, "Thanks, George! You got "Heart"!"[5]

[edit] Composition
"Lucky"
A 21-second sample of the song's chorus, where Spears sings about a pop star that is lonely inside.
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"Lucky" is a teen pop and dance-pop song that lasts for three minutes and twenty-four seconds.[6] The song is composed in the key of E♭ major and is set in time signature of common time, with a moderately tempo of 96 beats per minute. Spears vocal range spans over an octave, from A♭3 to E♭5.[7] The song has a similar background to "...Baby One More Time" (1999) and "Sometimes" (1999).[4][8] As the song begins, Spears says, "This is a story about a girl named Lucky," while singing about a famous pop star, that, despite having all that she wants, still feels lonely inside.[4][8] Music critics noticed that the lyrics are actually about Spears herself.[8] "Lucky" has a basic sequence of D♭-B♭m-D♭-B♭m as its chord progression.[7]

[edit] Reception

[edit] Critical

A review for NME considered it "Britney's finest moment", while naming it "a bittersweet teenage symphony".[9] The review went to call it "A heart-rending tale of life at the top of the teen pop tree, transformed into an anthem for dramatic, moody 12-year-old girls everywhere by Max Martin's scary talent for teenybop lyrics. It also praised the lyrics, writing that "it sounds pretty heavy when you've just been dumped and Britney's Mickey Mouse Club-trained falsetto is reaching its peak."[9]

[edit] Chart performance

Though not as successful as the title-track lead single from "Oops!... I Did It Again", "Lucky" still achieved success. The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to its top 20 placement on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, where it peaked at number 18.[10] However, like several previous singles released by Britney, "Lucky" did not have the sales of a regular CD single to aid it on the charts. In addition, the track was successful at Top 40 radio, peaking within the top 20 of the Top 40 Tracks and Rhythmic Top 40, as well as top ten of the Top 40 Mainstream.

The single also made the top placement in many European nations such as Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden. In the United Kingdom, the track peaked at number five and earned a Silver BPI award after having sold 200,000 copies in excess. Meanwhile, in the Pacific, "Lucky" enjoyed similar success peaking within the top five in Australia and New Zealand, it reached the Platinum status in both countries.

[edit] Music video

Spears portraying the Narrator and Lucky in the music video.

Directed by Dave Meyers in Hollywood, California from June 12–13, 2000, the music video for Lucky starts out with Britney as a narrator of a play showing the life of a very famous Hollywood actress, named Lucky (also played by Britney). The narrator Britney, wearing pink top and green pants, says, “This is the story about a girl named Lucky.” The curtains then part to reveal a big billboard with Lucky's picture on it and the words "Lucky in Top of the World." On this billboard, is the narrator Britney, now wearing a red top with white pants. Throughout the video, we see Lucky, wearing a fancy pink nightgown with fluffy white cotton balls attached to the edges, inside her mansion and shots of her out on the balcony too. As beautiful and rich as she is, we see her about a set, as she is acting, looking quite distressed. Through this scene, the narrator Britney also sits above in the "stars," wearing a bright pink dress with black pants and throwing down glittery sparkles. Next, Lucky opens the door to reveal a handsome man, who then takes her in his arms, as the director yells, "Cut! We've got it." Lucky then walks off-set, replying to the director, "Finally! We've done it fifty-million times!" She then goes to have her hair and makeup done; with the narrator Britney standing unnoticed and very worried looking by her side. We then see Lucky in a shiny gray evening gown at the Academy Awards accepting her Oscar ("Best actress, and the winner is Lucky!"). Lucky looks happy as she accepts the Oscar and smiles at her fans, but this is not true happiness. She makes her way away from her screaming fans and back into her limo, where she unexpectedly finds an ornate hand mirror that both she and Spears had handled on the film set. She looks back to the crowd to see who has left it, and the narrator Britney leans forward in the crowd, this time wearing a fancy black top and matching pants. Lucky's fans crowd in and the limo doors close before she manages to catch a glimpse of Britney. The limo drives away, leaving Britney behind on the red carpet and both girls become distressed once again. The video ends with Lucky crying herself to sleep, her make-up already stained on her face. The curtains close, ending the video.

[edit] Live performances

"Lucky" was performed by Spears on two world tours. In 2000's Oops!... I Did It Again World Tour, the performance of the song featured a navy theme.[11] "Lucky" was performed for the last time on 2002's Dream Within a Dream Tour, where Spears emerged from the middle of a giant musical box on the stage as a ballerina, to perform the song in a medley with "Born to Make You Happy" and "Sometimes", right after the performance of "Overprotected".[12][13]

[edit] Track listings

  1. "Lucky" – 3:27
  2. "Heart" – 3:03
  3. "Lucky" [Jack D. Elliot Radio Mix] – 3:28
  • Japanese CD single[15]
  1. "Lucky" – 3:29
  2. "Lucky" [Jack D. Elliot Radio Mix] – 3:30
  3. "Oops!...I Did It Again" [Ospina's Crossover Mix] – 3:18
  4. "Oops!...I Did It Again [Riprock 'n' Alex G. Oops! We Remixed Again!] – 3:54
  1. "Lucky [Jack D. Elliot Club Mix]" – 6:42
  2. "Lucky [Album Version]" – 3:25
  3. "Lucky [Jack D. Elliot Radio Mix]" – 3:27
  4. "Lucky [Riprock 'n' Alex G. Extended Club Mix]" – 7:16
  5. "Lucky [Jason Nevins Mixshow Edit]" – 5:51
  • Special edition
  1. "Lucky" - 3:24
  2. "Oops!... I Did It Again [Rodney Jerkins Remix]" - 3:07
  3. "Oops!... I Did It Again [Ospina's Crossover Mix]" - 3:15
  4. "Lucky [Jason Nevins Mixshow Edit]" - 5:51
  5. "Lucky [Riprock and Alex 6 Radio Edit]" - 5:58
  6. "Oops!... I Did It Again [Enhanced Video]" - 3:31
  1. "Lucky" – 3:24
  2. "Heart" – 3:00

[edit] Credits and personnel

Credits for "Lucky" and "Heart" are taken from the single's liner notes.

Lucky

Heart

  • Britney Spears - Lead Vocals
  • George Teren - Songwriting
  • Eugene Wilde - Songwriting
  • Steve Lunt - Producer
  • Larry "Rock" - Producer, Drum Programming, Bass, Keyboards
  • Tim Donovan - Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer
  • Bobby Brown - Assistant Recording Engineer
  • Shane Stoneback - Assistant Recording Engineer, Assistant Mix Engineer
  • Regis Landiario - Violin
  • Richard Hendrickson - Violin
  • Richard Maximoff - Violin
  • John Reed - Cello
  • Jacqui Danllow - Double Bass

[edit] Charts and certifications

[edit] Charts

Chart (2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[18] 3
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 75)[19] 1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[20] 9
Belgium (Ultratop 40 Wallonia)[21] 10
Canadian RPM Singles Chart[22] 2
Denmark (Billboard)[23] 8
European Hot 100 Singles[24] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[25] 15
France (SNEP)[26] 16
Germany (Media Control AG)[27] 1
Ireland (IRMA)[28] 2
Italy (FIMI)[29] 8
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[30] 4
New Zealand (RIANZ)[31] 4
Norway (VG-lista)[32] 5
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[33] 12
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[34] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[35] 1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[36] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[37] 23
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[38] 9

[edit] Year-end charts

Country Position
Australia[39] 29
Austria[40] 9
France[41] 100
Germany[42] 10
New Zealand[43] 35
Sweden[44] 8
Switzerland[45] 25

[edit] Certifications

Country Certifications
(sales thresholds)
Australia Platinum[46]
Austria Gold[47]
Germany Gold
New Zealand Platinum[48]
Sweden Platinum[49]
United Kingdom Silver[50]

[edit] Chart procession and succession

Preceded by
"Around the World (La La La La La)" by A Touch of Class		 Swiss Singles Chart number-one single
August 27, 2000 – September 3, 2000		 Succeeded by
"Music" by Madonna
Preceded by
"Around the World (La La La La La)" by A Touch of Class		 German Singles Chart number-one single
September 1, 2000 – September 22, 2000		 Succeeded by
"The Spirit of the Hawk" by Rednex
Preceded by
"I'm Outta Love" by Anastacia		 European Hot 100 Singles number-one single
September 2, 2000 – September 9, 2000		 Succeeded by
"Music" by Madonna
Preceded by
"Around the World (La La La La La)" by A Touch of Class		 Austrian Singles Chart number-one single
September 3, 2000 – October 1, 2000		 Succeeded by
"I Turn to You" by Melanie C
Preceded by
"I Turn to You" by Melanie C
"Nitar Och Läder" by Magnus Uggla		 Swedish Singles Chart number-one single
September 7, 2000 – September 14, 2000 (first run)
September 21, 2000 – September 28, 2000 (second run)		 Succeeded by
"Nitar Och Läder" by Magnus Uggla
"Nitar Och Läder" by Magnus Uggla

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