"The Lucky One", also known as "The Lucky One (Like a Wild Bird of Prey)", is a song by American singer
Laura Branigan
Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 – August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single " Gloria", stayed on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for ...
from her third studio album, ''
Self Control
Self-control, an aspect of inhibitory control, is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. As an executive function, it is a cognitive process that is necessary for regulating one's b ...
'' (1984). It was released on July 2, 1984, as the album's second single. The song peaked at number 20 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Branigan's fifth top-20 entry.
Branigan's performance of "The Lucky One" won the Grand Prix award at the
Tokyo Music Festival
The Tokyo Music Festival was an international music contest that ran from 1972 to 1992. It was organized by the Tokyo Music Festival Association. The first edition of the Tokyo Music Festival took place on 13 May 1972 with 12 participating countri ...
held April 1, 1984; the prize was three million
yen
The is the official currency of Japan. It is the third-most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, after the United States dollar (US$) and the euro. It is also widely used as a third reserve currency after the US dollar and the e ...
($13,400).
The song was used as the theme for the 1983 television film ''An Uncommon Love''. In 2000, Australian-born Irish singer
Johnny Logan released a cover version as the third and final single from his album ''Love Is All'' (1999).
Music video
The music video for "The Lucky One" was directed by Michael Heldman and filmed in
Montecito, California
Montecito (Spanish for "Little mountain") is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California.McCormack, Don (1999). ''McCormack's Guides Santa Barbara and Ventura 2000''. Mccormacks Guides. p. 58. . Located ...
.
The video depicts Branigan as a gas station attendant who dreams she is brought to a lavish country manor, where she receives instruction in how to display a polished deportment.
Track listings
Charts
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lucky One
1984 singles
1984 songs
2000 singles
Atlantic Records singles
Johnny Logan (singer) songs
Laura Branigan songs
Songs written by Bruce Roberts (singer)