You Got Lucky
Tom Petty
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One, two You better watch what you say You better watch what you do to me Don't get carried away Girl, if you can do better than me, go Yeah, go but remember Good love is hard to find Good love is hard to find You got lucky, babe You got lucky, babe, when I found you You put a hand on my cheek And then you turned your eyes away If you don't feel complete If I don't take you all of the way then go Yeah, go but remember Good love is hard to find Good love is hard to find You got lucky, babe You got lucky, babe, when I found you Yeah, go just go, but remember Good love is hard to find Good love is hard to find You got lucky, babe You got lucky, babe, when I found you
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Written by: Michael W. Campbell, Tom Petty
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9 facts about this song
Song Creation"You Got Lucky" is a song written by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell as one of the Heartbreakers.
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Release and Chart SuccessThe song was released in 1982 on Backstreet Records.
- It was the first single from the album "Long After Dark."
- "You Got Lucky" reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
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Music StyleIt is stated to have a more synthetic feel than earlier works of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
- The song features a synthesizer riff, which set it apart from most of the band's earlier songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Got Lucky" was one of the first to feature a post-apocalyptic setting.
- It was also among the first videos to receive heavy rotation on MTV.
- The video pays homage to the Mad Max series, showing Petty and the band as a rogue band of pirates.
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LyricsLyrically, the song has been described as an angry, dismissive send-off about a lover who has taken Petty for granted.
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PerformancesAlthough Tom Petty often excluded synthesizers in his live shows, "You Got Lucky" was often included in sets because of its popularity.
- It was a staple of Petty's concerts, being played more than 700 times according to Setlist.fm.
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Covers and Use in MediaIt has been covered by numerous artists in different genres, showing its wide-ranging influence.
- The song has been used in film and television, such as an episode of "The Sopranos" and the movie "The Break-Up."
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ControversiesThere was a bit of controversy within the band about using the synthesizer, which was not commonly used in their previous works.
- Mike Campbell had to convince Petty, who typically favored a more traditional rock sound, to try the synthesizer.
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LegacyEven after decades of its release, "You Got Lucky" still remains one of the most popular songs in Tom Petty's catalog.
- It signifies a decisive point in Petty's career, marking a shift in his musical style and the beginning of his rise to fame in the 80s.
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