Lucky Star

"Lucky Star" is a 1961 song by Dave Burgess, first recorded as a B-side by Ricky Nelson but better known in the A-side version by Gene Vincent. The tune was written by Dave Burgess of the Champs, an old friend of Vincent's who now ran Five Star Music and Challenge Records. It is no relation to "Lucky Star" the 1957 song by Marvin Rainwater. The lyrics commence as follows: Lucky star shine on me, Lucky star don't you see, I need your light shinin' bright, To win her love for me tonight.. Ricky Nelson version The song was first recorded by Ricky Nelson who had covered several of Dave Burgess' songs from 1957 onwards, with Burgess philosophical about the more commercial success Nelson had with his own songs than himself.