The track prominently features female vocalist Nikko , leading many releases to be credited as "Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Featuring Nikko".

"Today's Your Lucky Day" is a post-Teddy Pendergrass era soul and dance track released by in 1984 . Often categorized as "modern soul" or "boogie," the song reflects the group's transition into the mid-80s electronic-influenced R&B scene. Key Facts and Production

The single entered the Billboard charts in August 1984, eventually peaking at #81 .

At the time of this recording, Gil Saunders was the group's lead singer, having replaced David Ebo in 1982.

The song was produced by Nick Martinelli and Harold Melvin for the Philly World Records label. It was written by Mark Collins .