One Fine Day

by

The Chiffons

Album: One Fine Day     Released: 1963

US Chart: 5      UK Chart: 29

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This is about a girl who has a crush on a boy who doesn't appear interested in her. She expects that he'll eventually fall for her, and waits eagerly for that day. (thanks, Brett - Edmonton, Canada)

This was written by songwriters Carole King and Gerry Goffin. It was intended for Little Eva, who was the babysitter for King and Goffin and had a hit the year earlier with their song "Locomotion." Her voice did not sound right when they recorded it, so this went to The Chiffons. Carole King finally released her "official" version two decades later; her version reached #12 in the US.

That's the Chiffons' voices on the instrumental track of the demo recording. They erased King's voice and added percussion. (thanks, Brad Wind - Miami, FL, for above 2)

S Club Juniours did a cover of this song, as did the Nylons (although they changed the word "girl" to "guy", as the group was male). (thanks, Brett - Edmonton, Canada)

This was used as the title and theme song for a 1996 romantic comedy starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer. It's about two people who meet on the worst day of both their lives- until they fall in love. (thanks, Greg - Calgary, Canada)

The Carpenters covered this on an EP called Now And Then. It was a reasonably faithful Shoo-Wop version cleaned up and with the very distinctive Carpenters' production. (thanks, Patrick - Matthews, NC)

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I recorded One Fine Day in Melbourne Australia around 1966 for no main reason other than as a DJ I liked the song and changed the lyric to "You're gonna want me for your BOY" The song was produced by David Mckay ledgendary hot shot Aussie producer who includes John Farnham amongst his great libary of success.Main difference we used a strong brass sound. The song charted and was recently re-discovered in a programme "Lost 45's"
- Ken Sparkes , Sydney, Australia

"One fine day" = one fine song.
- Teresa , Mechelen, Belgium

Please Help me!!! I am sure this sone "One Fine Day" was a theme song for a TV show in the mid 80's? Can anyone remember the name of the tv show. Thanks Donna
- Donna , Santa Clarita, CA

I always considered this the finest song of its genre. It's pretty indestructable; both Carole King and the Carpenters have covered it, and both of these renditions are excellent as well.
- Mark , Lancaster, OH

This song would have been perfect for any movie about the Peanuts gang. I can imagine Lucy singing it to Schroeder and Sally singing it to Linus!

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