Just Once in My Life
The Righteous Brothers · 1965
33 min · 11 tracks · blue-eyed soul
Soulful harmonies and emotive vocals intertwine with lush orchestration, capturing the essence of 1960s pop balladry.
Just Once in My Life is an album by The Righteous Brothers, released in 1965. Soulful harmonies and emotive vocals intertwine with lush orchestration, capturing the essence of 1960s pop balladry. The album features the iconic rendition of 'Unchained Melody,' which became one of the duo's signature songs and contributed to its lasting legacy in popular music. It received critical acclaim and helped the Righteous Brothers secure a prominent place on the Billboard charts during the mid-1960s, influencing subsequent artists in the soul genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Just Once in My Life sound like?
Soulful harmonies and emotive vocals intertwine with lush orchestration, capturing the essence of 1960s pop balladry. Rooted in blue-eyed soul.
What makes Just Once in My Life by The Righteous Brothers notable?
The album features the iconic rendition of 'Unchained Melody,' which became one of the duo's signature songs and contributed to its lasting legacy in popular music. It received critical acclaim and helped the Righteous Brothers secure a prominent place on the Billboard charts during the mid-1960s, influencing subsequent artists in the soul genre. Released on May 4, 1965, 'Just Once in My Life' was the Righteous Brothers' third studio album and came during their rise to fame following their breakout hit 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'' in 1964. This album solidified their unique blue-eyed soul sound, showcasing their vocal prowess while expanding their repertoire with classic covers.
How many songs are on Just Once in My Life?
Just Once in My Life has 11 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Just Once in My Life Standout 3:55
- 2 Big Boy Pete 3:03
- 3 Unchained Melody Standout 3:34
- 4 You Are My Sunshine 3:04
- 5 The Great Pretender 2:33
- 6 Sticks and Stones 1:54
- 7 See That Girl 3:09
- 8 Oo-Poo-Pah-Doo 4:51
- 9 You'll Never Walk Alone Standout 2:15
- 10 Guess Who? 2:30
- 11 The Blues 2:50
Release Date
May 4, 1965
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
33 min 38 sec
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