Just Once in My Life
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| "Just Once in My Life" | ||
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| Single by The Righteous Brothers | ||
| from the album Just Once in My Life | ||
| B-side(s) | "The Blues" | |
| Released | 1965 | |
| Format | 7" single | |
| Genre | Blue-eyed soul | |
| Length | 3:54 | |
| Label | Philles | |
| Writer(s) | Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Phil Spector | |
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| The Righteous Brothers singles chronology | ||
| "Bring Your Love to Me" (1965) |
"Just Once in My Life" (1965) |
"You Can Have Her" (1965) |
"Just Once In My Life" is a song written by Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Phil Spector. The most popular version of the song was performed by The Righteous Brothers.
The Righteous Brothers released their version as a single in 1965. Their second release on the Philles label (the first being "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"), the single was another big hit, making the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was remade by the American pop band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1976 album 15 Big Ones. Other artists to release versions include The Alan Price Set and The Action.
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[edit] Beach Boys version
[edit] Details
- Album: 15 Big Ones
- Time: 3 min 47 sec
- Produced by: Brian Wilson
- Arranged by: Brian Wilson
[edit] Performers
- Carl Wilson: Lead Vocals, Percussion
- Brian Wilson: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Piano, Organ, Moog Bass, String Ensemble
- Al Jardine: Backing Vocals
- Mike Love: Backing Vocals
- Bruce Johnston: Backing Vocals
- Dennis Wilson: Drums
- Ed Carter: Guitar
- Billy Hinsche: Guitar
- Ricky Fataar: Percussion
[edit] Sources
- 15 Big Ones reissue liner notes, written by Dennis Diken, 2000.
