Lucky Number (song)

"Lucky Number" is a song by English recording artist Lene Lovich. Originally released as a B-side for Lovich's cover of "I Think We're Alone Now", the song was re-released in 1979 by Stiff Records as an A-side and became the second single of his debut studio album Stateless (1978). The song was written by Lovich and Les Chappell, who produced the song.

"Lucky Number"
Single by Lene Lovich
from Stateless"
B-side"Home"
ReleasedFebruary 2, 1979
Recorded1978
GenreNew wave
Length2:47
LabelStiff
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Les Chappell
Lene Lovich singles chronology
""Heart to Heart"
(1978)
Lucky Number ""Say When"
(1979)

"Lucky Number" received very positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success, peaking at number two in Australia, number three in the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and number five in Belgium. The single also charted well in Ireland and Austria. It became a defining song of the new wave genre.