Just Once in My Life

Infobox Single
Name = Just Once in My Life


Artist = The Righteous Brothers
from Album = Just Once in My Life
B-side = "The Blues"
Released = 1965
Format = 7" single
Recorded =
Genre = Blue-eyed soul
Length = 3:54
Label = Philles
Writer = Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Phil Spector
Producer =
Certification =
Chart position =

#9 (U.S.)

Last single = "Bring Your Love to Me"
(1965)
This single = "Just Once in My Life"
(1965)
Next single = "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, reaching number nine.

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.

Beach Boys version

Details

*"Album:" 15 Big Ones
*"Time:" 3 min 47 sec
*"Produced by:" Brian Wilson
*"Arranged by:" Brian Wilson

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

Sources

*"15 Big Ones" reissue liner notes, written by Dennis Diken, 2000.