I Should Be So Lucky
"I Should Be So Lucky" is a 1987 song performed by Australian singer and songwriter Kylie Minogue from her debut studio album Kylie (1988). Released on 29 December 1987 by Mushroom Records and PWL Records, the song became a worldwide breakthrough hit; its image of Minogue on the front cover was shot by David Levine. The song was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman for Minogue, and they went on to produce Minogue's first four studio albums.
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Australian single artwork | ||||
| Single by Kylie Minogue | ||||
| from the album Kylie | ||||
| Released | 29 December 1987 | |||
| Studio | PWL (London) | |||
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| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | PWL | |||
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| Producer(s) | Stock Aitken Waterman | |||
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International single cover | ||||
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| "I Should Be So Lucky" on YouTube | ||||
The song received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, although some dismissed the lyrical content. Despite this, it received commercial attention around the world, topping charts in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, and peaked in the top ten in countries including New Zealand and Japan, and on the Dance charts in the U.S.
Minogue voiced a special rendition of "I Should Be So Lucky" for BBC Sport's opening film to front England's semi-final match against Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.