Lucky Man (The Verve song)
"Lucky Man" is a song by English rock band the Verve. It was written by singer Richard Ashcroft. The song was released as the third single from the band's third studio album, "Urban Hymns" (1997). It was released on 24 November 1997, charting at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also the band's second top 20 hit on the "Billboard" Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States, climbing to number 16. In Canada, "Lucky Man" peaked at number 25 on the "RPM" Top Singles chart. It also reached  the top 40 in Finland, Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand. Background. The final B-side on CD 2 of the UK release, "Happiness More or Less", was a remix of the title track made by guitarist Nick McCabe after another B-side was needed for the release. All of the guitar and most of the vocal parts were taken out, leaving the drums, bass and strings. Another B-side on CD 2, "MSG", was an alternate version of "Bitter Sweet Symphony", which featured the percussion and bass line from that song, with psychedelic soundscapes added. An earlier single from the  band, "History", was included as a B-side on CD 1. Lucky Man was remastered in 2004 for the film "The Girl Next Door". It also appeared in the soundtrack for the 2008 film "Marley & Me". Music videos. The UK version of the video was directed by Andy Baybutt and sees the band in the Thames Reach development, adjacent to the Thames Wharf complex, directly opposite the Harrods Furniture Depository. This is situated near Hammersmith, west London in post code W6 9HA. Richard Ashcroft sings the song whilst playing an acoustic guitar; the rest of the band look on. The  Thames Wharf Complex was designed by Sir Richard Rogers. The US version was shot in New York City, featuring the band in an apartment and then travelling to a mountain top. Reception. U2's Bono listed the song as one of six songs released between 1986–2006 that he wished he'd written. In popular culture. The song was heard in the 2008 film Marley & Me when John decided to let Marley off his leash and into the water. The song soon stopped when Marley started to do his business in the water, forcing John to go get him out. Track  listings. UK CD1 and cassette single UK CD2 and Australian CD single UK 7-inch jukebox single UK 12-inch single US promo CD