The Only One I Know

Robbie Williams, Mark Ronson

About The Only One I Know

"The Only One I Know" is the second single by the English rock band the Charlatans. It was their first top-ten hit, reaching No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart. In the UK it was the highest-charting single from the Some Friendly album. Its best showing in the US was on the Modern Rock Chart, where it reached No. 5 in September 1990. The song contained lines directly lifted from the Byrds' 1967 song "Everybody's Been Burned," while the melody prominently features an organ riff lifted from the Deep Purple rendition of the song "Hush". The song was included as a track on the influential compilation album Happy Daze. A funk-styled cover version with vocals by Robbie Williams appeared on Mark Ronson's 2007 album Version. In 2010, the song was used in a TV advert for Cadbury's chocolate. In 2012 the song featured in the film California Solo. Tim Burgess, in his memoir Telling Stories, says the single went on to sell 250,000 copies. 


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2010
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The only one I know
Has come to take me away
The only one I know
Is mine when she stitches me

The only one I see
Has found an aching in me
The only one I see
Has turned her tongue into me

Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain

The only one I know
Never cries, never open her eyes
The only one I know
Wide awake and then she's away

The only one I see
Is mine when she walks down our street
The only one I see
Has carved her way in to me

Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain

Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain

Everyone has been burned before
And everybody knows the pain

Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain

Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain

Everyone has been burned before
Everybody knows the pain

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Robbie Williams

Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: Jon Baker, Jon Brookes, Timothy Burgess, Robert James Collins, Martin Victor Blunt

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
The song "The Only One I Know" is a cover track performed by British artist Mark Ronson and Robbie Williams.
Song Origin
The song was originally recorded by the English rock band The Charlatans. It debuted in 1990 and was a big hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
Album Appearance
"The Only One I Know" appears on Mark Ronson's third studio album, "Record Collection," which was released in 2010.
Genre Incorporation
The cover version of "The Only One I Know" incorporates elements of soul, electronica, and pop music, showcasing Mark Ronson's diverse musical talent and Robbie Williams' vocal range.
Chart Performance
Despite being a cover, the song received relative commercial success. It managed to enter various music charts across the globe.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "The Only One I Know" for its innovative take on the classic rock song. The combination of Ronson's production and Williams' vocals provided a fresh perspective on the track, which was highly appreciated by listeners.
Live Performance
Mark Ronson and Robbie Williams have performed "The Only One I Know" live on several occasions, adding their unique energy and charisma to the song.
Collaboration Background
This wasn't the first time these two British legends had worked together. Prior, they collaborated on a track named "She's Madonna," which was a major hit.
Song Replay Value
Despite being a decade old, "The Only One I Know" still enjoys reasonable airplay on radio stations and streaming platforms, attesting to its enduring appeal.
Lyrics Interpretation
Like the original, the lyrics in the cover version are quite abstract, leaving it open to various interpretations by listeners.

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