One Fine Day
Carole King
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Lift me, won't you lift me above the old routine; Make it nice, play it clean jazzman When the jazzman's testifyin' a faithless man believes He can sing you into paradise or bring you to your knees It's a gospel kind of feelin', a touch of Georgia slide, A song of pure revival and a style that's sanctified Jazzman take my blues away; Make my pain the same as yours with every change you play Jazzman, oh jazzman When the jazzman's signifyin', and the band is windin' low It's the late night side of morning in the darkness of his soul He can fill a room with sadness as he fills his horn with tears He can cry like a fallen angel when risin' time is near Jazzman take my blues away; Make my pain the same as yours with every change you play Oh lift me, won't you lift me with ev'ry turn around; Play it sweetly, take me down, oh jazzman
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Written by: CAROLE KING
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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.
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Original PerformanceThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceUpon 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.
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Remake PerformancesThe 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.
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Carole King's PerformanceKing'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.
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Impact in Popular CultureThe 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.
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Music StyleThe 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.
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Album SuccessDespite 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.
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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.
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Awards and NominationsEven 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.
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LegacyThe 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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