Just Once in My Life

The Righteous Brothers

About Just Once in My Life

"Just Once in My Life" is a song written by Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Phil Spector. The song was released by the Righteous Brothers in 1965 and reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was covered by the American rock band the Beach Boys and released on their 1976 album 15 Big Ones. Other artists to release versions include the Alan Price Set and the Action.


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1991
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There's alot of things I want, a lot of things that I'd like to be.
But girl, I don't forsee  a rags-to-riches story for me.
There's just one little dream I've got to come true;
There's just one round I've gotta win,
I can't be a loser with you.
 
Baby, baby, Once In My Life, let me get what I want,
Girl, don't let me down!  Just Once In My Life,
let me hold on to one good thing I found!
Don't let me down! Baby, say that you'll be stayin',
 
Cause I couldn't face a day if you weren't here by my side.
If you went away then I'd be left without any pride.
I've given up on schemes, 'Cause all of them fell through,
I've given up so many things, Don't ask me to give up on you.
 
Baby, baby, Once In My Life, let me get what I want,
Girl, don't let me down!  Just Once In My Life,
let me hold on to one good thing I found!
Don't let me down! Baby, say that you'll be stayin',
 
That old pot of gold ain't so easy to find,
But if you stand by me, I'll keep my peace of mind.
I can't give you the world, But I I'll work hard for you, girl.
I'll work hard, ev'ryday, all my life. 
So baby, please don't leave me, just do this for me.  
 
Once In My Life, let me get what I want,
Girl, don't let me down!  Just Once In My Life,
let me hold on to one good thing I found!
Don't let me down!  Baby, say that you'll be stayin'.
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The Righteous Brothers

The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul". more »

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Written by: FREDRICK MCGREGOR, ERNEST WILSON

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
- "Just Once in My Life" is a song written by Carole King, Phil Spector, and Gerry Goffin. It was originally released by the Righteous Brothers in 1965.
Notable Artists
- Not only were the Righteous Brothers main performers of this song, but other great artists like Alan Price, The Action, and The Beach Boys also did their own renditions, showcasing the appeal of the song across different styles of music.
Chart Success
- The Righteous Brothers' version of "Just Once in My Life" was a Top 10 hit in the U.S., reaching No.9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965.
Authors
- Although Phil Spector is listed as one of the writers, it is generally acknowledged that the actual songwriting was done by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, with Spector only adding the finishing touches to the production.
Notable Versions
- British rock band The Action released their version of "Just Once in My Life" in 1966, which is a rare instance of a UK band covering an American song this early in the British invasion.
Sound Production
- The song is notable for its "Wall of Sound" production, a technique championed by Phil Spector that involves layering multiple tracks of sound to create a dense, reverberant audio effect.
Cover Attribution
- Though The Beach Boys did a version of this song in 1976, it is often mislabeled as "Once in a Lifetime," causing confusion among fans and collectors.
Alan Price's Contribution
- While renowned for his involvement with The Animals, Alan Price's solo version of “Just Once in My Life” stood out, reflecting his signature style of addressing themes of love and longing.
Lyricism
- The beauty and elegance of Carole King's songwriting shine through in this song, with its heartfelt lyrics about longing for that one moment of pure love and happiness.
Record Sales
- Despite not reaching the number one spot, the success of "Just Once in My Life" helped contribute to the Righteous Brothers' overall record sales of over 21 million.

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