One Good Woman
Peter Cetera
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I am so in love with you I just can't deny it Everybody knows I can't deny it Everybody knows You can read me like a book Just like a fortune teller Everybody needs a fortune teller Telling you the very truth You bring me feelin' You bring me fire You give me a love that's taking me higher It just goes to prove What one good woman can do You bring out the best in me With love and understanding Anytime I need some understanding You are always there And if I ever lose my way You're always there to guide me Anyone can see you're here inside me Anyone can see it You bring me feelin' You bring me fire You give me a love that's taking me higher It just goes to prove What one good woman can do You fill me with hope With love and devotion You taught me how to show my emotion It just goes to prove What one good woman can do This is our time, we have it all We have a way of knowing if we're heading for a fall We'll work it out and get it right And when I get home to you You're such a sight for my poor eyes This is our time, we have it all When I come home at night You're such a sight for my poor eyes You bring me feelin' You bring me fire You give me a love that's taking me higher It just goes to prove What one good woman can do You fill me with hope With love and devotion You taught me how to show my emotion It just goes to prove What one good woman can do You bring me feelin' You bring me fire You give me a love that's taking me higher It just goes to prove What one good woman can do You fill me with hope With love and devotion You taught me how to show my emotion It just goes to prove What one good woman can do
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Written by: PETER CETERA, PATRICK LEONARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"One Good Woman" is a song by Peter Cetera from his second solo studio album, titled "One More Story." The album was released in the year 1988.
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Chart PerformanceThis single reached the number one spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the United States - a tremendous achievement for Cetera in his solo career.
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Ranking on Billboard Hot 100"One Good Woman" also made its mark on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It reached as far as the fourth spot, showing its popularity among diverse audiences.
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Song WritersThe song was co-written by Peter Cetera and Patrick Leonard. Leonard is a prolific songwriter and producer, known for his collaborations with artists such as Madonna and Bryan Ferry.
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Genre"One Good Woman" is classified under the pop and soft rock genre. It demonstrated Cetera's versatility as an artist after leaving the rock band, Chicago.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics present a heartfelt declaration of a man's love, willing to do anything for "one good woman," reflecting a common theme of love and devotion in Peter Cetera's solo work.
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CollaborationsThe recording of "One Good Woman" featured notable musicians, including David Foster on keyboard and Steve Lukather from Toto on guitar.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One Good Woman" has a significant 80s vibe and features Cetera passionately singing the lyrics, enhancing the emotional impact of the song.
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Artist BackgroundBefore his solo career, Peter Cetera had been the lead singer of the rock band Chicago, making "One Good Woman" one of his most recognized solo hits post-Chicago.
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LegacyMore than three decades after its release, "One Good Woman" continues to be celebrated as a classic ballad in pop music and is amongst Cetera's most enduring songs.
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