About the song
“Just Once in My Life” is a noteworthy album by the American pop duo The Righteous Brothers, released in 1965. This album marks a significant point in their career, showcasing their versatility and depth as artists.
The album’s title track, “Just Once in My Life,” was released as the first single and achieved notable success, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1965. This track is a fine example of the duo’s emotive style and smooth harmonies, which contributed to their growing popularity at the time.
A highlight of the album is the song “Unchained Melody.” Originally intended as a B-side for the single “Hung on You” from their subsequent album, “Back to Back,” this track gained unexpected popularity. The soulful ballad became a major hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965. Its enduring appeal was further cemented when it was featured in the 1990 film *Ghost*. The song’s inclusion in the movie led to a re-release that topped the UK charts, demonstrating its timeless resonance with audiences.
Bill Medley, one half of The Righteous Brothers, was given the opportunity to produce most of the tracks on the album, a significant step as co-producer Phil Spector was primarily focused on producing singles. This allowed Medley to bring his own creative vision to the album, contributing to its distinct sound and success.
The album “Just Once in My Life” reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart, a testament to its impact and the duo’s growing prominence in the music industry. The success of the album and its singles solidified The Righteous Brothers’ reputation as leading voices in pop and soul music during the 1960s.
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Lyrics
There’s alot of things I want, a lot of things that I’d like to be.
But girl, I don’t forsee a rags-to-riches story for me.
There’s just one little dream I’ve got to come true;
There’s just one round I’ve gotta win,
I can’t be a loser with you.
Baby, baby, Once In My Life, let me get what I want,
Girl, don’t let me down! Just Once In My Life,
let me hold on to one good thing I found!
Don’t let me down! Baby, say that you’ll be stayin’,
Cause I couldn’t face a day if you weren’t here by my side.
If you went away then I’d be left without any pride.
I’ve given up on schemes, ‘Cause all of them fell through,
I’ve given up so many things, Don’t ask me to give up on you.
Baby, baby, Once In My Life, let me get what I want,
Girl, don’t let me down! Just Once In My Life,
let me hold on to one good thing I found!
Don’t let me down! Baby, say that you’ll be stayin’,
That old pot of gold ain’t so easy to find,
But if you stand by me, I’ll keep my peace of mind.
I can’t give you the world, But I I’ll work hard for you, girl.
I’ll work hard, ev’ryday, all my life.
So baby, please don’t leave me, just do this for me.
Once In My Life, let me get what I want,
Girl, don’t let me down! Just Once In My Life,
let me hold on to one good thing I found!
Don’t let me down! Baby, say that you’ll be stayin’.