"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.

[4] On January 11, 1962 Nelson sang the song on The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet 1962 Season 10 episode "Backyard Pet Show".

Vincent's first return to work after this incident was a low-pressure session in October 1961 at the Capitol Studios in Hollywood with Burgess and his band.

In March 1962 Vincent was back in the UK touring with Brenda Lee and included the new song "Lucky Star" in a set consisting mainly of older hits.