The One and Only
Chesney Hawkes
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I am the one and only, oh yeah Call me, call me by my name or call me by number You put me through it I'll still be doing it the way I do it And yet, you try to make me forget Who I really am, don't tell me I know best I'm not the same as all the rest I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I've been a player in the crowd scene A flicker on the big screen My soul embraces one more in a million faces High hopes and aspirations, and years above my station Maybe but all this time I've tried to walk with dignity and pride I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I can't wear this uniform without some compromises Because you'll find out that we come In different shapes and sizes No one can be myself like I can For this job I'm the best man And while this may be true You are the one and only you I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me
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Written by: NIK KERSHAW
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17 facts about this song
Song Composition"The One and Only" was composed by famous British singer and songwriter Nik Kershaw.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a huge success and reached the No.1 spot on UK Singles Chart in 1991.
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Duration on Chart"The One and Only" remained in the number one spot for five weeks, making it Chesney Hawkes' most well-known and recognized song.
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Global SuccessThe song did not only succeed in the UK but also was a hit in several other countries. It climbed to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Album Release"The One and Only" is part of Chesney Hawkes' debut album called "Buddy's Song" which was released in 1991.
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Film ConnectionThe debut album "Buddy's Song" and the single itself share the name with a 1991 British film in which Hawkes starred.
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Songwriting CreditsDespite the song's fame and success, Hawkes did not write the song. The credit for songwriting goes to Nik Kershaw.
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Recent PerformancesEven years after its initial release, Hawkes continues to perform the song at various events and concerts.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including "The Wild", "The Enemy", "Phil Oakey", and "Elliot Minor", have covered the song.
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Use in ProductionsIt's been used in movie soundtracks like "Doc Hollywood" and the TV series "Lucifer".
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Viral PopularityIn 2012, the song gained new popularity when it was used in the introduction of YouTube commentator Cr1TiKaL.
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Hawkes's Signature SongDespite releasing other singles, "The One and Only" remains Hawkes's signature song and he is sometimes referred to as a "one-hit-wonder".
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Personal ImpactIn interviews, Chesney Hawkes has revealed that the song changed his life and he continues to be grateful for its success.
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High-Grossing SongIt's estimated that the song has generated a considerable amount of income for Hawkes, making his career extremely successful.
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Continued PopularityDespite being released over 30 years ago, "The One and Only" continues to enjoy popularity and is frequently played on radio stations.
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Music VideoThe video for the song was filmed on the Queen's House section of the Maritime Greenwich in London.
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LicensingThe song has been frequently licensed for use in commercials, television shows, and films.
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