Luka (song)
1987 single by Suzanne Vega / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Luka" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, released as the second single from her second studio album, Solitude Standing (1987), in May 1987. It remains her highest-charting hit in the United States, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Worldwide, the song charted the highest in Sweden, peaking at No. 2, and reached the top 10 in Austria, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. Shawn Colvin sings background vocals on the record.[4]
"Luka" | ||||
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Single by Suzanne Vega | ||||
from the album Solitude Standing | ||||
B-side | "Night Vision" | |||
Released | May 21, 1987 (1987-05-21)[1] | |||
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Length | 3:48 | |||
Label | A&M | |||
Songwriter(s) | Suzanne Vega | |||
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Suzanne Vega singles chronology | ||||
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"Luka" on YouTube | ||||
"Luka" earned Vega nominations at the 1988 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Vega also recorded a Spanish-language version of the song, included on the single release.