Lucky Star (Madonna song)
"Lucky Star" is a song by American singer Madonna from her self-titled debut studio album (1983). Produced by Reggie Lucas, it was written by Madonna with the intention that her friend Mark Kamins would play it in his sets at Danceteria, where he was the resident DJ. In 1982, Madonna was signed on by Sire Records for the release of two 12" singles; after the success of first single "Everybody", the label approved the recording of an album, and the singer decided to work with Lucas. However, problems between Madonna and the producer arose and he ended up leaving the project; she then called John "Jellybean" Benitez, her boyfriend at the time, to work on the remaining songs.
Screenshot of Madonna in the "Lucky Star" music video. After its release, the singer's fashion and style became a trend among the young generation of the time, with the ribbons and cut-off gloves becoming a "must-have", according to the staff of Rolling Stone.
Madonna and a backup singer perform "Lucky Star" on 2006's Confessions Tour.
Madonna performing a Mexican-themed medley of "Dress You Up", "Into the Groove", and "Lucky Star" on one of the dates of 2015―2016's Rebel Heart Tour.
Madonna is the eponymous debut studio album by American singer Madonna, released on July 27, 1983, by Sire Records. In the late 1970s, Madonna had established herself as a singer in downtown New York City; alongside her Michigan boyfriend Stephen Bray, she put together a demo tape with four dance tracks and began pitching it around local nightclubs. She managed to get Mark Kamins, the resident DJ at Danceteria, to play "Everybody" —one of the songs from the tape. The song was met with a positive reception from the crowd, and Kamins took Madonna to Sire Records, where label president Seymour Stein signed her on for three twelve-inch singles. Following its release on October 2, 1982, "Everybody" found success on the dance scene, and the label approved the recording of an album.
Madonna singing "Everybody" on the Celebration Tour (2023–2024). Released as her debut single, the song's success led her to be signed up and offered a record deal by Sire Records.
Backstage picture of Madonna and her entourage during the Virgin Tour.
Madonna performing third single "Holiday" on 2015―2016's Rebel Heart Tour. The song was her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 16.
Image: Janet Jackson 1986 (A&M Publicity photo)