One in a Million You

Larry Graham

About One in a Million You

"One in a Million You" is a single by Larry Graham from his album One in a Million You (1980). Graham is the former bass player for Sly & the Family Stone and frontman for Graham Central Station. The ballad reached the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 pop chart, peaking at #9 in September 1980 and hit #1 on the R&B chart for two weeks. It became a gold record. The song was written by Sam Dees and produced by Larry Graham. It was used in the movie Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.  


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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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Larry Graham

Larry Graham, Jr. (born August 14, 1946) is an American bass guitar player, both with the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone, and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. He is credited with the invention of the slapping technique, which radically expanded the tonal palette of the bass, although he himself refers to the technique as "Thumpin' and Pluckin'." more »

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Written by: Sam Dees

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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.
Album Details
The song is from the album "One in a Million You" which was released in 1980.
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.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
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.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Personal Life
Larry Graham wrote the song when he was deeply in love with his wife Tina Graham. The lyrics reflects his feel and love for her.
Instrumentation
The song is widely recognized for its rich bass guitar play, a signature of Graham since his days in the band Sly & The Family Stone.
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.
Genre Influence
The song significantly contributed to the Quiet Storm format, a slow and smooth genre of music that emerged in the 1970s and 80s.
Grammy Nominations
Despite its commercial success, "One in a Million You" did not receive any Grammy nominations, surprising many fans and critics.
Recognition
Larry Graham earned wider recognition and became known as a solo artist partly because of this song's success.

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