"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. In an interview with Hello!, Kravitz revealed that it was inspired by his then-girlfriend, Nicole Kidman. The song reached number 27 in the United States and number 99 in the Netherlands.
Chart performance "Lady" was the most successful song from Baptism on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 27. It also charted briefly in the Netherlands, reaching number 99 in July 2005.
Music video The video was directed by Philip Andelman. It consists of Lenny 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 "Lady" "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (live at WXRK, New York City)
European maxi-CD single "Lady" "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (live at WXRK, New York City) "Always on the Run" (live at WXRK, New York City)
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2005)PeakpositionCanada Hot AC (Radio & Records)12Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)24
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionUS Adult Top 40 (Billboard)54 Chart (2005)PositionUS Adult Top 40 (Billboard)17US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)90US Triple-A (Billboard)23
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesAugust 30, 2004Hot adult contemporary radioVirginOctober 11, 2004Contemporary hit radioUnited KingdomNovember 22, 2004CD
References
External links Lenny Kravitz official site