Introduction:
Country music icon George Strait released the easygoing love song “One Night at a Time” in 1997. The track became a signature tune for Strait, showcasing his smooth vocals and signature sound that helped solidify his place as a legend in the genre.
“One Night at a Time” appeared on Strait’s studio album Carrying Your Love with Me, released under the MCA Nashville label. The album itself was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and achieving platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Tony Brown, a frequent collaborator of Strait’s, took the producer’s seat for “One Night at a Time” and the entire album. Brown is known for his work with other country music heavyweights like Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire.
The song’s lyrics, penned by songwriting trio Eddie Kilgallon, Earl Bud Lee, and Roger Cook, paint a picture of a blossoming romance that the singer wants to nurture and enjoy in the present moment. “One Night at a Time” avoids grand declarations or promises of forever, instead focusing on the simple joy of being together and the hope that the connection will continue to grow. The lighthearted optimism and unhurried pace of the song resonated with listeners, making it a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions.
“One Night at a Time” wasn’t a chart-topping single for Strait, but it did achieve a respectable peak of number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. However, the song’s enduring popularity is evident in its continued presence on Strait’s setlists and its inclusion on various compilation albums throughout his career. “One Night at a Time” serves as a prime example of Strait’s ability to deliver relatable and heartfelt lyrics with a smooth, signature sound that continues to resonate with country music fans today.
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Lyrics:
I’m not yours, and, baby, you’re not mineWe’ve got something and it sure is fineLet’s take our love, one night at a time
There’s one thing that we both agreeI like you, and, baby, you like meLet’s take our love, one night at a time
All night, love all nightPractice makes perfect, gonna get it rightGonna get it right, one night at a timeAll night, love all nightPractice makes perfect, gonna get it rightGonna get it right, one night at a time
Oh, I think about you all day longIt feels so good, it can’t be wrongI got my fingers crossed that this goes on and on
Tomorrow, well, that’s another dayCome on, babyNow, what do you say?Let’s take our love, one night at a time
All night, love all nightPractice makes perfect, gonna get it rightGonna get it right, one night at a time
Oh, I think about you all day longIt feels so good, it can’t be wrongI got my fingers crossed that this goes on and on
All night, love all nightPractice makes perfect, gonna get it rightGonna get it right, one night at a timeAll night, love all nightPractice makes perfect, gonna get it rightGonna get it right one night at a time
All night, love all nightPractice makes perfect, gonna get it rightGonna get it right, one night at a time