It has now been confirmed by direct sources from Columbia Records that Daft Punk’s Get Lucky will indeed be released tomorrow morning, more precisely Friday April 19th at 12:01 AM EST. With the incessant clamor around leaks and fakes, these past few weeks have truly showcased the resounding anticipation surrounding this release. In addition to this news, MTV has reported that one of its anonymous sources has confirmed that yesterday’s radio edit version leaked by multiple radio stations is the real deal. Whether you believe that or not, one only has to wait a few more hours to hear the finale product. Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories is still slated to be released internationally on May 21st. In the mean time enjoy this supposed radio edit of Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers & Pharrell Williams’ Get Lucky:
Source: MTV
I somehow doubt they asked Pharrell to be on the album for his vocal skills, although they killed it on SNL.
I don’t think it has to do with vocal skills, more like, his voice fits the song perfectly.
I can’t imagine it being sung by anyone else. They picked well.