A Million to One

Jimmy Charles

About A Million to One

"A Million to One" is a song written by Phil Medley and first recorded by Jimmy Charles and the Revelletts. The single, released by Promo Records (P-1002), peaked at number five on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.


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A million to one
That's what our folks think about this love of ours
A million to one
They say that our love will fade like yesterday's flowers
They're betting everything that our love won't survive
They're hoping (hoping) in time we'll forget
Each others' lies.
A million to one
They feel we're too young to know the meaning of love
A million to one
That they've forgotten the dreams that we're dreaming of
But we'll forgive them because we love them
After all is said and done
Dear one, in a million, a million to one
(But we'll forgive them because we love them)
After all is said and done
Dear one, in a million, a million to one.

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Jimmy Charles

Jimmy Charles (born 1942) is an American singer with a distinctive "crying style". He was born in Paterson, New Jersey and before he sang professionally, he performed at churches and community functions. When Charles was 12 years old, he began to study singing with jazz vocalist Jimmy Scott. At 16, he entered the amateur talent shows held at the Apollo Theater in New York City and won the contest for four consecutive weeks. Phil Medley, a songwriter, soon became involved in Charles' career. Impressed by his ability, Medley recorded a demo with Charles singing "A Million to One", written by Medley. After playing it for Bill Lashley, an executive at Promo Records, the label signed Charles to a recording contract. He re-recorded Medley's song with vocal backing … more »

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Written by: PHIL MEDLEY

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"A Million to One" by Jimmy Charles was released in 1960.
Popularity and Chart Ranking
The song is considered a major hit in Charles's music career, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Genre
"A Million to One" falls under the genre of pop music.
Authors
The song was written by Phil Medley, a songwriter who also penned songs for famous artists, such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "A Million to One" over the years, including Donny Osmond and rapper DMX, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
Song Theme
"A Million to One" is a love song that discusses the odds of finding true love.
Record Label
The song was released on the Smash Records label, which was active from 1959 to 1976 and released hits from artists including Jerry Lee Lewis and James Brown.
Backup Vocal Group
The backup vocals in "A Million to One" were provided by The Revelletts, an all-female vocal group.
Music Production
The song's production was overseen by Phil Medley, who also played an instrumental role in its creation as the songwriter.
Jimmy Charles's Career
The success of "A Million to One" helped place Jimmy Charles on the map as an up-and-coming pop singer during the early 1960s.
Length
The total length of "A Million to One" is about 2 minutes and 21 seconds.
Reminder of Early 60s Pop
The song serves as a reminder of the early-1960s pop era, featuring a simple, catchy structure and chorus.

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