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, released in 1988 as the second single from his third studio album '' Say It Again''. It was written by

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and

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, and produced by Aaron Zigman and

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. For its release as a single, "Get Lucky" was given a remix by Phil Harding. The song was a commercial success, particularly in Europe, but failed to chart in the United States, although it did reach No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. It reached No. 13 in the UK, and No. 6 in both Switzerland and Germany. The single's B-side, "Imagine", which was exclusive to the single, written by Stewart and Roy Carter.

Background

Speaking to ''

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'' in 1988, Stewart said of the song and its video, "I think 'Get Lucky' has a nostalgic, Fifties feel to it. We shot the video in a Fifties style and I think it's the kind of thing someone like

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would like."

Promotion

A music video was filmed to promote the single. It was directed by Dieter "Dee" Trattmann and produced by Anthony Taylor for Picture Music Int. On March 13, 1988, a UK film crew visited Stewart at his home in Hollywood, with footage being shot behind the scenes of the "Get Lucky" video. In the UK, Stewart also performed the song on popular music show ''

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''.

Critical reception

On its release, Max Bell of ''

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'' commented: "Barely has "Say It Again" bade a cheery goodbye than he's back in the ring with a slice of doleful disco that's camper than weekend at Butlin's. Jermaine starts off threatening to be Depeche Mode but sees the error of his ways and ends up settling for a Bee Gees flavoured mood which is palatable in small doses. ''

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'' listed the single as one of their "feature picks" during July 1986. They commented: "A shuffling feel and a strong vocal highlight this fine track."Cash Box newspaper - July 23, 1988 - Single releases - page 16

Formats

;7" single #"Get Lucky" - 3:45 #"Imagine" - 4:01 ;12" single (UK release) #"Get Lucky (Extended Remix)" - 6:15 #"Get Lucky (Dub)" - 4:50 ;12" single (US release) #"Get Lucky (Extended Dance)" - 6:15 #"Get Lucky (Dub Version)" - 4:50 #"Get Lucky (Single Version)" - 3:45 #"Get Lucky (R&B Mix)" - 3:58 #"Imagine" - 4:01 ;12" single (European release) #"Get Lucky (Extended Remix)" - 6:15 #"Get Lucky (Dub)" - 4:50 #"Imagine" - 4:01 ;Cassette single (US release) #"Get Lucky (Single Version)" - 3:45 #"Imagine" - 4:01 ;CD single (UK release) #"Get Lucky" - 3:46 #"Get Lucky (Extended Remix)" - 6:19 #"Say It Again (The Jingle Mix)" - 3:54 #"Places" - 4:01

Chart performance

Personnel

- vocals *

- instruments * Aaron Zigman - instruments *

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- percussion *

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- backing vocals ;Production * Aaron Zigman,

- producers of "Get Lucky" * Csaba Petocz, - engineer on "Get Lucky" * John Arrias - additional engineer on "Get Lucky" *

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- mixing and recording on "Get Lucky" * Gary Wagner - engineer and recording on "Get Lucky" * Phil Harding - remixing and additional production on "Get Lucky" * Roy Carter,

- producers of "Imagine" * Peter Rackham - engineer on "Imagine" ;Other * Timon at Bill Smith Studio - sleeve design * Marc Le Bon - photography

References

{{authority control 1987 songs 1988 singles Jermaine Stewart songs Island Records singles Arista Records singles Songs written by Errol Brown Songs written by Simon Climie