Once a Day
Connie Smith
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When you found somebody new I thought I never would Forget you For I thought then I never could But time has taken all the pains away-ay Until now, I'm down to hurtin' Once a day Once a day (once a day) A-all day long (all day long) And o-once a night (once a night) From dusk till dawn (dusk till dawn) The only time I wish you weren't go-one Is once a day Everyday All day long I'm so glad that I'm not like A girl I knew one time She lost the one she loved Then slowly lost her mind She sat around and cried her life away-ay Lucky me I'm only cryin' once a day Once a day (once a day) A-all day long (all day long) And o-once a night (once a night) From dusk till dawn (dusk till dawn) The only time I wish you weren't go-one Is once a day Everyday All day long Once a day Everyday All day lo-ong
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Once a Day" was written by American country music artist Bill Anderson.
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Debut PerformanceInitially, the song was performed by Connie Smith, who was then a new artist for RCA Victor Records.
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Chart Performance"Once a Day" debuted in 1964 and quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Record SettingConnie Smith's single made history by becoming the first debut single by a female artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart where it stayed for 8 weeks.
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Album Success"Once a Day" was also the title track for Connie Smith's debut album which was also a success.
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Career FlashpointThe song is largely credited with launching Connie Smith's career in the country music industry.
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Remarkable VoiceBill Anderson reportedly wrote the song specifically for Smith's voice after hearing her sing for the first time.
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Accolades"Once a Day" was named the number one song of 1964 by Billboard, it also ranked at number 92 on their list of the top 100 country music songs of all time.
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Multi GenerationsCountry-pop superstar Martina McBride, a fan of Smith's, included a cover of "Once a Day" on her 2005 classic country covers album, "Timeless."
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Song LegacyDespite its release over half a century ago, "Once a Day" continues to be beloved by country music fans and artists alike, proving the timeless appeal of its melody and lyrics.
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Musical Style"Once a Day" is described as pure country and is known for its traditional country arrangement and powerful vocal performance.
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InfluenceThe success of "Once a Day" helped pave the way for other female country music artists.
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CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists of various genres throughout the years.
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