Lucky Star (Gene Vincent song)
1961 single by Gene Vincent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Lucky Star" is a 1961 song by Dave Burgess, first recorded as a B-side by Ricky Nelson but better known in the A-side version by Gene Vincent.
Quick Facts Single by Gene Vincent, Released ...
"Lucky Star" | |
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Single by Gene Vincent | |
Released | December 1961 |
Recorded | October 1961 |
Label | USA Capitol |
Songwriter(s) | Dave Burgess |
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The tune was written by Dave Burgess of the Champs, an old friend of Vincent's who now ran Five Star Music and Challenge Records.[1] It is no relation to "Lucky Star" the 1957 song by Marvin Rainwater.[2] The lyrics commence as follows:
- Lucky star shine on me, Lucky star don't you see, I need your light shinin' bright, To win her love for me tonight..