One Fine Day
The Chiffons
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One fine day, you'll look at me And you will know our love was, meant to be One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl The arms I long for, will open wide And you'll be proud to have me, right by your side One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl Though I know you're the kind of boy Who only wants to run around I'll keep waiting and someday darling You'll come to me when you want to settle down, oh! One fine day, we'll meet once more And then you'll want the love you threw away before One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Genre Classification"One Fine Day" by "The Chiffons" is a song that falls under the genre of 'Pop' and 'Doo-Wop'.
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Production and ReleaseThe song was released in 1963 by Laurie Records.
- It was produced by the iconic Carole King and her then-husband Gerry Goffin.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- It also reached number 6 on the R&B chart.
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CompositionCarole King also composed the music for the song.
- The melody of the song is upbeat, with energetic backing vocals and handclaps characteristic of the 'Doo-Wop' style of the early '60s.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics portray a theme of optimism and longing, as the singer dreams of a future where her love interest returns her feelings.
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Band Members when the Song was ReleasedThe Chiffons at the time of this song's release included lead vocalist Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett, Barbara Lee, and Sylvia Peterson.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough it did not win any awards at the time, "One Fine Day" has since gained recognition as a classic pop hit and an iconic song of the '60s era.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Natalie Merchant, The Chordettes, and Carole King herself.
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Featured In"One Fine Day" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including the 1996 film of the same name starring Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney.
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