"Third Time Lucky" is a song by

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-born singer-songwriter

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, released in 1994 by

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as the fourth single from her third album, '' The Sweetest Illusion'' (1994). It was written and produced by Basia Trzetrzelewska and

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. The lyrics tell about drawing lessons from failed relationships and having hope for the next partner to be the ultimate. "Third Time Lucky" also served as the final single from ''The Sweetest Illusion'' and was

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ed by

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. The single was a minor success on the UK Singles Chart.

Critical reception

The song received a positive review from the ''

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'' magazine, which wrote that "the ex-

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singer feels completely at ease with this sweet South American shuffle. With its acoustic guitars, soft percussion and carefree whistling, it is the perfect programming material for ACE stations." Alan Jones from ''

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'' commented, "More South American rhythms from the Polish-born ex-Matt Bianco singer, who is big in America and sings somewhat like

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. It's annoyingly catchy, but maybe too twee."

Music video

The accompanying music video for the song was directed by British director Nick Morris. It was filmed in

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during rehearsals and the performance at the

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in July 1994. The clip also includes footage of streets of Los Angeles. In 2009, the video was released on a bonus DVD included in the special edition of Basia's album ''

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''.

Track listings

* CD single # "Third Time Lucky" (Radio Edit) – 3:56 # "Third Time Lucky" (Instrumental) – 4:11 # " Drunk on Love" (Extended Dance Mix) – 7:50 * CD single # "Third Time Lucky" (Radio Edit) – 3:55 # "Drunk on Love" (Extended Dance Mix) – 7:45 # "

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" – 3:54 # "Third Time Lucky" (Instrumental) – 4:07 * 12" single :A. "Third Time Lucky" (Vokal Mix) – 9:45 :B1. "Drunk on Love" (Roger's Ultimate Anthem Mix) – 8:51 :B1. "Drunk on Love" (Hands in the Air Dub) – 5:56 * Cassette single :A. "Third Time Lucky" (Radio Edit) – 3:55 :B. "Third Time Lucky" (Instrumental) – 4:07

Charts

References

External links

The official Basia website
{{Basia 1994 singles 1994 songs Basia songs Epic Records singles Music videos directed by Nick Morris Music videos shot in the United States Songs written by Basia Songs written by Danny White (musician)