For Once in My Life

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About For Once in My Life

"For Once in My Life" is a swing song written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown Records' Stein & Van Stock publishing company, and first recorded in 1965. It was written and first recorded as a slow ballad. There are differing accounts of its earliest versions, although it seems that it was first recorded by Connie Haines, but first released in 1966 by Jean DuShon. Other early versions of the ballad were issued by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Diana Ross and Tony Bennett, whose recording was the first to reach the pop charts. The most familiar and successful version of "For Once in My Life" is an uptempo arrangement by Stevie Wonder, recorded in 1967. Wonder's version, issued on Motown's Tamla label, was a top-three hit in the United States and the United Kingdom in late 1968 and early 1969. 


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1967
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For once in my life I have someone who needs me
Someone I’ve needed so long
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me and somehow I know I’ll be strong

For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Who have my dreams come true

For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before

For once I have someone I know won't desert me
I’m not alone anymore

For once I can say 
This is mine you can’t take it
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me

For once I can say
This is mine you can’t take it

As long as I know I have love we can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me

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The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. more »

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Written by: Ronald N. Miller, Orlando Murden

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7 facts about this song

For Once in My Life": Original Song
"For Once in My Life" is an American song published in 1965 and was originally recorded by Jean DuShon in 1966. It was written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown's Jobete publishing company.
Diana Ross: Cover Version
Diana Ross covered the song "For Once in My Life" in 1977 as part of her live album titled "An Evening with Diana Ross". - Diana Ross performed the song during her Emmy-nominated TV special called "Diana!" in 1971.
The Four Tops: Album Inclusion
The Four Tops included their version of "For Once in My Life" on their 1969 album, "Soul Spin". - Interestingly, the song was not released as a single by The Four Tops but remains a notable inclusion in their discography.
The Temptations: Collaboration with The Supremes
The Temptations and The Supremes recorded a version of "For Once in My Life" in 1969 for their collaborative album "Together", which peaked at number 28 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the R&B albums chart.
Tony Bennett: Grammy Induction
Tony Bennett recorded a cover of "For Once in My Life" in 1967, which won the song its first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. - Bennett's version was featured in his album "I Wanna Be Around" and became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Stevie Wonder: Popular Rendition
Although it is not specifically related to the artists mentioned, it's important to note that the song "For Once in My Life" is most notably performed by Stevie Wonder, who recorded the song in 1968. His version became a number two hit on the Billboard Pop singles chart and remained there for two weeks. - Wonder's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.
Song Popularity
"For Once in My Life" has become a popular standard, with many artists recording their version of the song. Apart from those mentioned, the song has also been covered by Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, and many more. - The song continues to be popular in film and television, featuring in numerous soundtracks and shows.

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