For Once in My Life
The Temptations
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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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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.
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Diana Ross: Cover VersionDiana 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.
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The Four Tops: Album InclusionThe 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.
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The Temptations: Collaboration with The SupremesThe 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.
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Tony Bennett: Grammy InductionTony 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.
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Stevie Wonder: Popular RenditionAlthough 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.
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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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