Billboard, January 17, 2009

JASON MRAZ & COLBIE CAILLAT
Lucky (3:10)
Producer: Martin Terefe
Writers: J. Mraz, C. Caillat
Atlantic
Jason Mraz’s top 10 “I’m Yours” transitioned the singer/songwriter from plucky troubadour to hitmaker at top 40, adult top 40 and AC—not to mention commanding charts in more than 15 nations and a pair of Grammy Award nominations. While the sophomore single “Make It Mine” from Mraz’s gold album “We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.” didn’t achieve penetration, the third release, “Lucky,” might be the charm to further propel fame, keenly aligning Mraz with co-writer and duet partner Colbie Caillat, of “Bubbly” and “Realize” notoriety. The track is again organic, dressed with some lush strings and has playful lyrics about a romantic payoff following a seaside journey: “I’m lucky I’m in love with my best friend, lucky to have been where I have been/Lucky to be coming home again.” At this stage, both singers possess recognizable voices and an obvious kinship, because they blend beautifully. At the least, this will conquer adult radio, but top 40 has been pretty good of late indulging a pliant playlist. Our bet: This pair will get “Lucky” across the board.