One
Three Dog Night
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One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do Two can be as bad as one It's the loneliest number since the number one No is the saddest experience you'll ever know Yes, it's the saddest experience you'll ever know 'Cause one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do One is the loneliest number, whoa-oh, worse than two It's just no good anymore since you went away Now I spend my time just making rhymes of yesterday One is the loneliest number One is the loneliest number One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do One is the loneliest One is the loneliest One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do It's just no good anymore since you went away (Number) One is the loneliest (number) One is the loneliest (number) One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do (Number) One is the loneliest (number) One is the loneliest (number) One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do (Number) One (one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do) (number) One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do (Number) One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do
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Written by: Harry Nilsson
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7 facts about this song
One" Song Composition"One" is a song written by Harry Nilsson and recorded by Three Dog Night. Harry Nilsson didn’t initially intend to have this song recorded by another artist; it was after a request that he gave Three Dog Night access to it.
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Song's MeaningThe song is about isolation and loneliness. Harry Nilsson got the inspiration for this song when he noted his phone line gave off a "one is the loneliest number" signal when off the hook.
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Song's Release and RankingThree Dog Night released their version of the song as a single in 1969. It climbed up Billboard's Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 5.
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Other VersionsThree Dog Night was not the only group to record "One." Harry Nilsson himself released a version, and other artists, including Aimee Mann and Filter, have covered it.
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Featured in MediaThis song has been used in numerous movies and T.V. series, including "Magnolia," "Punch Drunk Love," and "The Lego Movie."
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Harry Nilsson’s CareerHarry Nilsson, a remarkable American singer-songwriter active during the 1960s-70s, is known for his lyrical compositions. In addition to "One," he's recognized for other hits like "Without You" and "Everybody's Talkin'".
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Three Dog Night’s SuccessThree Dog Night experienced significant success during the late 1960s to mid-1970s, with 21 consecutive Top 40 hits and 11 Top 10 hits. Their rendition of "One" kicked off a string of successful singles for the band.
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