Luckie
Laura Nyro · Original Album Classics [2011]
Well, there's an avenue of Devil who believe in stone
You can meet the captain at the dead-end zone
What Devil doesn't know is that Devil can't stay
Doesn't know he's seen his day
Oh, Luckie?s taking over and his clover shows
Devil can't get out of hand
'Cause Luckie?s taking over
And what Luckie says goes
Dig them potatoes
If you've never dug your girl before
Poor little Devil, he's a backseat man
To Luckie forever more
Yes, I'm ready, so come on, Luckie
Luckie inside of me, inside of my mind, inside of my mind
Don't go falling for Naughty
Don't go falling for Naughty
He's a dragon with his double bite
Sure can do his shortchanging out of sight
An artist of a sort but a little bit short of luck, this lucky night
Oh, Luckie?s taking over and his clover shows
Devil can't get out of hand
'Cause Luckie?s taking over
And what Luckie says goes
Dig them potatoes
If you've never dug your girl before
Poor little Naughty, he's a backseat man
To Luckie forever, a backseat man
To Luckie, hey, hey, hey
It's a real good day to go get Luckie, go get Luckie
I'm gonna go get Luckie
I'm gonna go get Luckie
I'm gonna go get, I'm gonna go get
I'm gonna go get Luckie
You gotta go, get on down, let 'em get away
You gotta go, get on down, let 'em get away
You gotta go, get on down, let 'em get away, yeah from you
Yeah yeah, from you, yes, [Incomprehensible]
Yes, I'm ready, yes, I'm ready, ready for Luckie
About Luckie
Laura Nyro's "Luckie" stands as a quintessential example of her late 1960s garage rock and soulful pop style, characterized by its raw energy and distinctive vocal delivery. Recorded for her posthumous compilation *Original Album Classics*, the track captures the essence of her early work, blending the rhythmic drive of the British Invasion with the emotional depth of R&B. Nyro's songwriting often explored themes of romance and heartbreak, yet "Luckie" delivers a more upbeat, danceable vibe that showcases her ability to craft catchy melodies without sacrificing lyrical substance. The recording reflects the era's production aesthetics, featuring a tight rhythm section and a driving bassline that propelled the song forward. As part of her broader discography, this track remains a significant representation of her unique voice and the vibrant musical landscape of the late sixties, cementing her legacy as a pioneering figure in rock and soul music.