Just One Look

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About Just One Look

"Just One Look" is a song co-written by American R&B singers Doris Troy and Gregory Carroll. The recording by Doris Troy was a hit in 1963. The Hollies, Anne Murray and Linda Ronstadt recorded hit versions of their own. There have also been many other versions of this song.


Year:
1975
17 
#2

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Just one look, 
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look, 
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look 
And I felt so I, I, I'm in love 
With you 
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I found out 
How good it feels 
To have 
Your love 
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Say you will 
Will be mine 
Forever 
And always 
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Just one look 
And I knew 
That you 
Were my only one 

I thought I was dreaming 
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah 
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming 
'Til I can make you 
Make you my own 

So you see 
I really care 
Without you 
I'm nothin' 
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Just one look 
And I know 
I'll get you 
Some day
Oh, oh, oh 

I thought I was dreaming 
But I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah 
Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming 
'Til I can make you 
Make you my own 

Just one look, 
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look, 
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look
That's all it took, yeah
Just one look

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The Hollies

The Hollies are an English pop group formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, although the majority of the band members came from towns in East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and early 1970s. They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries, although they did not achieve major US chart success until 1966. They had 30 charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, and 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, with songs including, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe". more »

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Written by: Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

Original Release
"Just One Look" was originally recorded by American R&B singer Doris Troy in 1963. It became a hit, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriters
"Just One Look" was written by Doris Troy and Gregory Carroll. They wrote the song together, with Troy contributing to both the lyrics and the composition.
Anne Murray Version
Canadian singer Anne Murray covered "Just One Look" on her 1974 album "Love Song". Although the song wasn't released as a single, it became popular among Murray's fans.
Linda Ronstadt's Version
Linda Ronstadt, an American singer, covered the song in 1978. Her version of "Just One Look" reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - Ronstadt's version was also a major hit on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, peaking at number 5.
The Hollies' Version
The British rock band, The Hollies, covered "Just One Look" in 1964, making it to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. - The band's version was successful enough to be re-released in 1967, reaching number 44 in the UK.
Popularity in Media
"Just One Look" has been used in various television commercials over the years, particularly in advertisements for hair products and cosmetics. - The song has also been featured in movies like 'The Skeleton Twins' (2014) and 'Valentine's Day' (2010).
Other Covers and Influence
The song has been covered by numerous artists in various genres, including Bryan Ferry, Lulu, and Harry Nilsson, demonstrating its lasting impact and influence. - It was also one of the songs performed by The Beatles during their early Hamburg days, before they recorded their debut album.
Legacy
"Just One Look" is remembered as a significant song in the 1960s popular R&B and pop scene, and its various cover versions have helped to cement its place in music history. - With its catchy chorus and memorable lyrics, "Just One Look" continues to resonate with audiences, even more than five decades after its original release.

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