Song

Just Once

by Quincy Jones with James Ingram

Just Once is a 1981 song by Quincy Jones, 4:32 long, which peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Number, Yacht Rock Songs song themes.

Top 40 hit (#17) Karaoke favorite

Released 1981 Hot 100 peak #17 · 23 weeks Length 4:32 R&B, Soul, Pop

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Performance tips

• Deliver with a powerful, soulful, and deeply emotive baritone warmth
• Focus on the building melodic arcs and sincere storytelling
• Maintain a polished and resonant vocal presence

In these themes

• 🔢Number"Once"
• ⛵Yacht Rock Songs

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Just Once" karaoke

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