Luck Be a Lady

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"Luck Be a Lady" is a song written by Frank Loesser and performed by Robert Alda. The song was featured in the musical Guys and Dolls.

The song revolves around a gambler (Sky Masterson) hoping that he will win a bet, the outcome of which will decide whether or not he is able to save his relationship with the girl of his dreams.

Marlon Brando sang the song in the 1955 film version.

Later, it became a signature song for Frank Sinatra, first released on the album Sinatra '65, rereleased on Reprise Musical Repertory Theatre. It was released as a duet with Chrissie Hynde on Duets II (1994).

[edit] Trivia

The song was parodied in the Simpsons episode "Mayored to the Mob" as "Luke be a Jedi". It also has been used in the OST from The Cooler, a movie which deals with Casino life (and also death) in Las Vegas. It also had one line sung by the Doctor, in the Doctor Who episode "Rose". The song is also used in the film Mrs. Doubtfire when Robin Williams' character is given a makeover to "become" a woman.

The song has also been used in various TV commercials.