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'''Lucky Star''' is a 2000 [[Superfunk]] song. It sold more than 500,000 units worldwide and reached 42 on the UK Chart.<ref>Billboard -Vol. 113, No. 4 27 Jan 2001 - Page 54 "The nascent electronica scene's commercial side is exemplified by the Fiat Lux/Labels act Superfunk. The group's debut single, "Lucky Star," sold more than 500,000 units worldwide, while the album "Hold Up" is at 170,000, according to the ..."</ref><refGraham Betts >Collins complete UK hit singles 1952-2004 - 2004 Page 121 "LUCKY STAR SUPERFUNK FEATURING RON CARROLL Contains a sample of Chris Rea's Josephine "</ref> The song contains a sample of [[Chris Rea]]'s [[Josephine (song)]].
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| genre = [[Electronic dance music|Electronic]]
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| label = [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
| composer = [[Chris Rea]]
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"'''Lucky Star'''" is a 2000 song by Marseilles group [[Superfunk (band)|Superfunk]]. It was the group's breakout single and sold more than 500,000 units worldwide, reaching 42 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Smith |first=Gary |date=27 January 2001 |title=France's 'Second City' Takes Musical Lead |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dhMEAAAAMBAJ&q=billboard%20january%2027%2C%202001&pg=PA65 |volume=113 |issue=4 |page=54 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=22 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Betts |first=Graham |title=Collins complete UK hit singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |page=121 |publisher=Collins}}</ref> The song contains a sample of [[Chris Rea]]'s "[[Josephine (Chris Rea song)|Josephine]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=King |first=Millane|date=22 July 2000 |title=Global Beats—Paris |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1xEEAAAAMBAJ&q=billboard%20july%2022%202000&pg=PA7 |volume=112 |issue=30 |page=54 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=22 October 2013}}</ref> It was re-released with a remix package in 2009.

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

==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Chart (2000)
!Peak<br>position
|-
{{singlechart|Flanders|5|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Wallonia|1|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|France|3|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Germany|69|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|songid=4171|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Italy|23|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Dutch40|26|year=2000|week=15|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Dutch100|24|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Sweden|34|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|Switzerland|20|artist=Superfunk|song=Lucky Star|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|-
{{singlechart|UK|42|date=20000403|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}
|}
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===Year-end charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chart (2000)
!Position
|-
|Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2000|title=Jaaroverzichten 2000|publisher=Ultratop|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|34
|-
|Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2000|title=Rapports Annuels 2000|publisher=Ultratop|accessdate=January 30, 2020}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|23
|-
|Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2000/MM-2000-12-23.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Chart 2000 p.9|publisher=Music & Media|accessdate=September 12, 2022}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|33
|-
|Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)<ref>{{cite web|title=Swiss year-end chart |publisher=swisscharts.com |year=2000 |url=http://swisscharts.com/year.asp?key=2000 |accessdate=November 22, 2017 |df=mdy }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|94
|}
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==References==
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[[Category:French electronic songs]]


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Latest revision as of 23:20, 10 April 2024

"Lucky Star"
Single by Superfunk featuring Ron Carroll
from the album Hold Up
Released2000
GenreElectronic
LabelVirgin
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.

"Lucky Star 2009" track listing

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  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

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, Gary (27 January 2001). "France's 'Second City' Takes Musical Lead". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 4. p. 54. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  2. ^ Betts, Graham (2004). Collins complete UK hit singles 1952-2004. Collins. p. 121.
  3. ^ King, Millane (22 July 2000). "Global Beats—Paris". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 30. p. 54. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  5. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star". Top Digital Download. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 15, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star". Singles Top 100. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "Superfunk – Lucky Star". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2000". Ultratop. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  15. ^ "Rapports Annuels 2000". Ultratop. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  16. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Chart 2000 p.9" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  17. ^ "Swiss year-end chart". swisscharts.com. 2000. Retrieved November 22, 2017.


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