One Fine Day

song by Goffin and King

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"One Fine Day" is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. It was a hit for the girl group the Chiffons in 1963. The song was a product of the Brill Building era, a period in the early 1960s when professional songwriters in New York City churned out hits for pop artists. King and Goffin were a highly successful songwriting duo, composing numerous hits for various artists, including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" for the Shirelles. Their songs often blended the energy of rhythm and blues with mainstream pop sensibilities.123

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Roof” (1962; the Drifters), “One Fine Day” (1963; the Chiffons), “Don’t Bring Me Down” (1966; the Animals), and “(You Make Me Feel like) A Natural Woman” (1967; Aretha Franklin).
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Roof” (1962; the Drifters), “One Fine Day” (1963; the Chiffons), “Don’t Bring Me Down” (1966; the Animals), and “(You Make Me Feel like) A Natural Woman” (1967; Aretha Franklin).
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