"Lady" is a song by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released as the final single from his seventh studio album, Baptism (2004), in August 2004. The song is believed to be written about Kravitz's then-girlfriend, Nicole Kidman.[citation needed] The song reached number 27 in the United States and number 99 in the Netherlands.
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| Single by Lenny Kravitz | ||||
| from the album Baptism | ||||
| Released | August 30, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Rock[1] | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Composer(s) |
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| Lyricist(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
| Producer(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
| Lenny Kravitz singles chronology | ||||
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Chart performance
"Lady" was the most successful song from Baptism on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 27.[2] It also charted briefly in the Netherlands, reaching number 99 in July 2005.[3]
Music video
The video was directed by Philip Andelman. It consists of Kravitz playing guitar and singing in a circular stage, while women are dancing around him. There are lights that change depending on the intensity of the sound of the song.
Track listings
European CD single[4]
- "Lady"
- "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (live at WXRK, New York City)
European maxi-CD single[5]
- "Lady"
- "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (live at WXRK, New York City)
- "Always on the Run" (live at WXRK, New York City)
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | August 30, 2004 | Hot adult contemporary radio | Virgin | [16] |
| October 11, 2004 | Contemporary hit radio | [17] | ||
| United Kingdom | November 22, 2004 | CD | [18] |