Still the One

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About Still the One

"Still the One" is a song written by Johanna Hall and John Hall, and recorded by the soft rock group Orleans on their album Waking and Dreaming, released in 1976, which made it to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Country singer Bill Anderson recorded and released a successful cover version, peaking at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart in 1977.


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1976
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We've been together since way back when
Sometimes I never want to see you again
But I want you to know, after all these years
You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear

You're still the one -- I want to talk to in bed
Still the one -- that turns my head
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

I looked at your face every day
But I never saw it 'til I went away
When winter came, I just wanted to go (wanted to go)
Deep in the desert, I longed for the snow

You're still the one -- that makes me laugh
Still the one -- that's my better half
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

You're still the one -- that makes me strong
Still the one -- I want to take along
We're still having fun, and you're still the one (yes you are)

Changing, our love is going gold
Even though we grow old, it grows new

You're still the one -- that I love to touch
Still the one -- and I can't get enough
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

You're still the one -- who can scratch my itch
Still the one -- and I wouldn't switch
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

You are still the one -- that makes me shout
Still the one -- that I dream about
We're still having fun, and you're still the one
You're still the one, yeah still the one
We're still having fun, and you're still the one

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Orleans

Orleans is an American pop-rock band best known for its hits "Dance with Me" (1975), "Still the One", from the album Waking and Dreaming (1976) and "Love Takes Time" (1979). The group's name evolved from the music it was playing at the time of their formation, which was inspired by Louisiana artists such as Allen Toussaint and the Neville Brothers. Orleans was formed in Woodstock, New York in January 1972 by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter John Hall, vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Larry Hoppen and drummer/percussionist Wells Kelly. In October of that year, the group expanded to include Larry's younger brother, Lance, on bass. Drummer Jerry Marotta joined in 1976, completing the quintet. more »

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Written by: John Hall, Johanna Hall

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Still the One" was originally released in 1976 and became a significant hit of the late '70s.
Song Creators
This song was written by ‘Orleans’ group members John Hall and his then-wife Johanna Hall. - Bill Anderson is a country music singer who also has a different song with the same title "Still the One". Therefore, it's crucial to differentiate between the two.
Music Group
"Still the One" was performed by the American soft rock band 'Orleans'.
Top Charts
The song "Still the One" reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart but reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 1976.
Song Usage
In 2008, the song "Still The One" was used in commercials for the Obama Presidential campaign. However, the use of the song was ceased after John Hall, a co-writer of the song, and then a New York Congressman, objected.
Reinvention
An updated version of "Still the One" was recorded by the band in 1998 for the album 'Orleans Live: Volume 1.'
Genre
"Still the One" by Orleans is generally classified under the soft rock and pop rock genres.
Pop Culture
It was chosen as the theme song for ABC's fall promotion campaign in 1977.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song over the years, including Bill Anderson, although his version is a completely different song.
Longevity
Despite being over 40 years old, "Still the One" continues to be a favorite classic hit and a recurrent play on classic rock and adult contemporary radio stations.

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