With a Little Luck

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About With a Little Luck

"With a Little Luck" is a single by the band Wings from their 1978 album London Town.


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1978
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With A Little Luck, We Can Help It Out
We Can Make This Whole Damn Thing Work Out
With A Little Love, We Can Lay It Down
Can't You Feel The Town Exploding?

There Is No End To What We Can Do Together
There Is No End, There Is No End
The Willow Turns His Back On Inclement Weather
And If He Can Do It, We Can Do It, Just Me And You

And A Little Luck, We Can Clear It Up
We Can Bring It In For A Landing
With A Little Luck, We Can Turn It On
There Can Be No Misunderstanding

There Is No End To What We Can Do Together
There Is No End, There Is No End
The Willow Turns His Back On Inclement Weather
We Can Do It, Just Me And You

With A Little Push, We Could Set It Off
We Can Send It Rocketing Skywards
With A Little Love, We Could Shake It Up
Don't You Feel The Comet Exploding?

With A Little Luck
With A Little Luck
With A Little Luck, A Little Luck, A Little Luck
With A Little Luck
With A Little Luck
With A Little Luck, A Little Luck, A Little Luck

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Wings

Wings (also known as Paul McCartney & Wings) were a British rock group formed in 1971 by Paul McCartney with his wife Linda McCartney, session drummer Denny Seiwell and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine. Wings were noted for frequent personnel changes as well as commercial success, going through three lead guitarists and four drummers. However, the core trio of the McCartneys and Laine remained intact throughout the group's tenure. more »

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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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15 facts about this song

Song Composition
"With a Little Luck" was composed and sung by Paul McCartney, and it was released by his band, Wings.
Billboard Ranking
The song secured the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Time of Release
"With a Little Luck" was first released in 1978.
Album
It was a part of the album "London Town" which was Wings' sixth studio album.
Style
The song is a synth-pop tune, showcasing McCartney's knack for creating catchy pop melodies.
Grammy Nomination
The song earned a nomination at the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Unique Instrumentation
The track is a mostly electronic composition with splendid utilization of synthesizers.
UK charts
The song also climbed to number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "With a Little Luck" reflect the hope and optimism in any uncertain situations.
Length
The album's version is a bit long, lasting about 5 and a half minutes, whereas a shorter version of about 3 and a half minutes was released as a single.
Limited Orchestration
Unlike previous Wings' songs, "With a Little Luck" has limited orchestration, prominently featuring synthesizers and lacks any significant guitar part.
High Sales
The song was commercially successful and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying sales of over one million units.
Contrast in Popularity
Despite its popularity in the US and UK, the song failed to make a significant impact in McCartney's home country, England.
Retro Popularity
The song has been featured on several of McCartney's greatest hits albums, highlighting its lasting popularity and influence.
Recording
The song was recorded on the yacht "Fair Carol" in May 1977, during the first 'London Town' sessions.

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