About the song
“One Fine Day” is a timeless classic that has been delighting music lovers for generations. Written by the legendary songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King, this iconic song first became a huge hit in the summer of 1963 for the American girl group The Chiffons. Their version of “One Fine Day” reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, captivating audiences with its infectious energy and memorable melody.
The song’s origins are fascinating. Goffin and King drew inspiration from the title of the aria “Un bel di vedremo” from Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly. Initially intended for Little Eva, the song was demoed by Goffin and King, with King providing a guide vocal. However, they struggled to create a viable arrangement and eventually passed the song to The Tokens, who had recently produced The Chiffons’ hit “He’s So Fine”. The Tokens radically reworked the demo, retaining King’s piano work, and The Chiffons recorded their vocals.
The result was a masterpiece. “One Fine Day” by The Chiffons was a massive international hit, charting in the UK, France, and New Zealand, and peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s success was well-deserved, with its sizzling rock-a-twist beat, infectious keyboard work, and the Chiffons’ harmonious vocals. In 1980, Carole King covered the song herself, reaching No. 12 on the Hot 100, becoming her last top 40 hit.
Over the years, “One Fine Day” has been covered by numerous artists, but The Chiffons’ version remains the most iconic. It has been ranked #460 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and #27 on Billboard’s list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. This beloved song continues to bring joy to listeners of all ages, and its enduring popularity is a testament to the genius of Goffin and King’s songwriting.
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Lyrics
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One fine day, you’ll look at me
And you will know our love was meant be
One fine day, you’re gonna want me for your girl
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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
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Though I know you’re the kind of boy
Who only wants to run around
I’ll be waiting and someday darling
You’ll come to me
When you want to settle down, oh
One fine day, we’ll meet once more
Then you’ll want the love, you threw away before
One fine day, you’re gonna want me for your girl
Aah-aah
Aah-aah
One fine day
You’re gonna want me for your girl
One fine day
You’re gonna want me for your girl (one fine day)
One fine day (oh yeah)
You’re gonna want me for your girl (one fine day)