"Third Time Lucky" is a song by

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-born singer

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released in 1994 on her third album ''

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''. It was written and produced by Basia Trzetrzelewska and

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. The lyrics tell about drawing lessons from failed relationships and having hope for the next partner to be the ultimate. "Third Time Lucky" served as the final single from ''The Sweetest Illusion'' and was

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ed by

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. The single was a minor success on the

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. It received a positive review from the ''

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'' magazine.

Music video

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for the song was directed by

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. It was filmed in

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during rehearsals and the performance at the

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in July 1994. The clip also includes footage of streets of Los Angeles. In 2009, the video was released on a bonus DVD included in the special edition of Basia's album ''

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''.

Track listings

*CD single # "Third Time Lucky" (Radio Edit) – 3:56 # "Third Time Lucky" (Instrumental) – 4:11 # " Drunk on Love" (Extended Dance Mix) – 7:50 *CD single # "Third Time Lucky" (Radio Edit) – 3:55 # "Drunk on Love" (Extended Dance Mix) – 7:45 # "

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" – 3:54 # "Third Time Lucky" (Instrumental) – 4:07 *12" single :A. "Third Time Lucky" (Vokal Mix) – 9:45 :B1. "Drunk on Love" (Roger's Ultimate Anthem Mix) – 8:51 :B1. "Drunk on Love" (Hands in the Air Dub) – 5:56 *Cassette single :A. "Third Time Lucky" (Radio Edit) – 3:55 :B. "Third Time Lucky" (Instrumental) – 4:07

Charts

References

External links

The official Basia website
{{Basia 1994 singles 1994 songs Basia songs Epic Records singles Songs written by Basia Songs written by Danny White (musician)