One Fine Day

Carole King

About One Fine Day

"One Fine Day" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It first became a popular hit in the summer of 1963 for the American girl group The Chiffons, who reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1980, King covered it herself and charted at #12 on the Hot 100 with her version. The song has subsequently been covered by numerous artists over the years.


Year:
1980
2:32
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One fine day, you'll look at me
And you will know our love was, meant to be
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
The arms I long for, will open wide
And you'll be proud to have me, right by your side
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
Though I know you're the kind of boy
Who only wants to run around
I'll keep waiting, and, someday darling
You'll come to me when you want to settle down,
Oh!
One fine day, we'll meet once more
And then you'll want the love you threw away before
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl

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Carole King

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, her Tapestry album topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. more »

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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"One Fine Day" is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Goffin penned the lyrics while King composed the music.
Original Performance
The song was initially performed by "The Chiffons" in 1963, achieving notable success. Carole King herself did not start performing her version until several years later.
Chart Performance
Upon its initial release, "One Fine Day" climbed high on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. It secured the fifth spot on the pop chart and topped at number six on the R&B chart.
Remake Performances
The song not only made waves with The Chiffons' performance but also found fresh life in remakes. Artists like Carole King herself, Natalie Merchant, and Barbra Streisand released their own versions of the song.
Carole King's Performance
King's version of "One Fine Day" was included in her 1980 album "Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King." Despite being the original composer, her own rendition didn't come until much later.
Impact in Popular Culture
The song's impact has gone beyond the music charts and found its place in popular culture. It was part of the soundtrack for movies such as "The Flamingo Kid" (1984) and "One Fine Day" (1996), with the latter taking the song as its title.
Music Style
The song follows the distinct pop sound of the 1960s. Its melody, along with Goffin's lyrical genius, represents the golden years of the Brill Building pop era.
Album Success
Despite being released in 1980, the album "Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King" quickly became one of Carole King's best-selling albums. "One Fine Day" played a significant role in this success.
Themes
"One Fine Day" is essentially a love song, with lyrics that express hope for future happiness with a lover, capturing the youthful, romantic sentiment of the 1960s era.
Awards and Nominations
Even though "One Fine Day" didn't bag any awards upon its initial release, Carole King's illustrious career was later recognized when she received a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
Legacy
The song remains a classic hit, known and loved by many. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the timeless appeal of King and Goffin’s songwriting genius.

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