Chick Corea - My One and Only Love Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'My One and Only Love' originally published?

   'My One and Only Love' was originally published in 1953. The song's music was written by Guy Wood, with lyrics by Robert Mellin.

2. Who were some notable artists that recorded 'My One and Only Love' before Chick Corea?

   Notable artists who recorded 'My One and Only Love' before Chick Corea include Frank Sinatra, John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, Doris Day, Mark Murphy, Chet Baker, and Kurt Elling.

3. What is the song structure of 'My One and Only Love'?

   'My One and Only Love' follows a conventional 32-bar AABA song structure. It consists of four 8-bar sections, including a bridge.

4. Did Chick Corea's version of 'My One and Only Love' appear on any special album reissues?

   Yes, Chick Corea's version of 'My One and Only Love' appeared as a bonus track on the 1988 CD reissue of his album 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs'.

5. Which musicians accompanied Chick Corea in his recording of 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs'?

   In the recording of 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs', Chick Corea was accompanied by bassist Miroslav Vitouš and drummer Roy Haynes.

6. What inspired the title of the album 'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs'?

   'Now He Sings, Now He Sobs' takes its title from a section in the I Ching called "Now He Sings; Now He Sobs — Now He Beats The Drum; Now He Stops." According to Corea, this phrase fit the message of the trio's music.