"Lady" is a song by American

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musician

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, released as the final single from his seventh studio album, ''

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'' (2004), in August 2004. In an interview with ''

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'', Kravitz revealed that it was inspired by his then-girlfriend,

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. The song reached number 27 in the United States and number 99 in the Netherlands.

Chart performance

"Lady" was the most successful song from ''

'' on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number 27. It also charted briefly in the Netherlands, reaching number 99 in July 2005.

Music video

The video was directed by

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. It consists of Lenny Kravitz playing guitar and singing in a circular stage, while women are dancing around him. There are lights that change depending on the intensity of the sound of the song.

Track listings

European CD single # "Lady" # " Are You Gonna Go My Way" (live at WXRK, New York City) European maxi-CD single # "Lady" # "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (live at WXRK, New York City) # " Always on the Run" (live at WXRK, New York City)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

Lenny Kravitz official site
{{Authority control Lenny Kravitz songs 2005 singles 2004 songs Music videos directed by Philip Andelman Song recordings produced by Lenny Kravitz Songs written by Craig Ross Songs written by Lenny Kravitz Virgin Records singles