The One (Elton John song)
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"The One" is the first single
from Elton John
's 1992 album, also called The One. The song came a year after "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
", his live collaboration with George Michael
, which topped the charts in his native UK
, in the US
and Canada
. This single also did well, peaking at #10 on the UK Singles Chart
, a spot higher, at #9, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
as well as number one on the Adult Contemporary chart . In Canada, it became a #1 hit, reaching the pole position in the RPM 100
national singles chart on 5 September 1992.
On bonus footage on his Live in Barcelona
DVD, John states that he felt an intense connection to Taupin's lyrics for "The One" in light of his personal circumstances around the time of making the album, in particular the line "for each man in his time is Cain until he walks along the beach."
7" single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
's 1992 album, also called The One. The song came a year after "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is the first single from British musician Elton John's 1974 album Caribou; it was released that year during the latter half of May in the United Kingdom, and on 10 June in the United States.-Lyrics and music:...
", his live collaboration with George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
, which topped the charts in his native UK
United Kingdom
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, in the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. This single also did well, peaking at #10 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, a spot higher, at #9, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
as well as number one on the Adult Contemporary chart . In Canada, it became a #1 hit, reaching the pole position in the RPM 100
RPM (magazine)
RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...
national singles chart on 5 September 1992.
On bonus footage on his Live in Barcelona
Live in Barcelona (Elton John DVD)
Live in Barcelona is a DVD release of Elton John performing some of his hits live in Barcelona, Spain. The concert was recorded on July 21, 1992...
DVD, John states that he felt an intense connection to Taupin's lyrics for "The One" in light of his personal circumstances around the time of making the album, in particular the line "for each man in his time is Cain until he walks along the beach."
Track listings
CD maxi- "The One" (edit) — 4:31
- "Suit of Wolves" — 5:38
- "Fat Boys and Ugly Girls" — 4:12
7" single
- "The One" (edit)
- "Suit of Wolves"
Personnel
- Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
- Music by Elton John
- Engineered by David Nicholas
- Artwork by Gianni Versace
- Photography by Patrick Demarchelier
- Produced by Chris Thomas
Peak positions
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 15 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 11 |
| Canadian RPM 100 RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... National Top Singles Chart |
1 |
| Dutch Mega Top 100 | 14 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 3 |
| German Singles Chart | 20 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 8 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 3 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 29 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 5 |
| UK Singles Chart | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream | 6 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 43 |