One in a Million You
Larry Graham
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Love had played its game on me so long. I started to believe I'd never find anyone. Doubt had tried to convince me to give in, Said you can't win. But one day the sun it came a shinin' through. The rain had stopped, and the skies were blue. And oh, what a revelation to see. Someone was saying "I love you " to me. A one in a million, chance of a lifetime. And life showed compassion. And sent to me a stroke of love called you. A one in a million you. I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill. Then I found a piece of happiness to call my own. And life is worth living again. For to love you to me is to live. A one in a million, chance of a lifetime. And life showed compassion. And sent to me a stroke of love called you. A one in a million you. A one in a million, chance of a lifetime. And life showed compassion. And sent to me a stroke of love called you. A one in a million you.
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Written by: Sam Dees
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"One in a Million You" is classified as soul, R&B, and quiet storm music genre.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the album "One in a Million You" which was released in 1980.
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Charts Performance"One in a Million You" peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number nine on the pop chart, making it Larry Graham's biggest single hit.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriter Profile"One in a Million You" was written by Sam Dees, a songwriter who penned numerous hits for different artists like Gladys Knight & The Pips, George Benson, and Atlantic Starr.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by different artists throughout the years, notably by R&B/neo soul artist American Neo-Soul Legend Terry Ellis and by reggae artist Sammy Johnson.
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Personal LifeLarry Graham wrote the song when he was deeply in love with his wife Tina Graham. The lyrics reflects his feel and love for her.
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InstrumentationThe song is widely recognized for its rich bass guitar play, a signature of Graham since his days in the band Sly & The Family Stone.
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Song Theme"One in a Million You" is a love song that serenades the uniqueness and beauty of a loved one, stating they are one in a million.
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Genre InfluenceThe song significantly contributed to the Quiet Storm format, a slow and smooth genre of music that emerged in the 1970s and 80s.
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Grammy NominationsDespite its commercial success, "One in a Million You" did not receive any Grammy nominations, surprising many fans and critics.
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RecognitionLarry Graham earned wider recognition and became known as a solo artist partly because of this song's success.
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