One In A Million You By Larry Graham With Lyrics

One In A Million You By Larry Graham
Love had played it's games on me so long
I started to believe I'd never find anyone
Doubt had tried to convince me to give in, said, "You can't win"
But one day the sun came a shinin· through
The rain had stopped and the skies were blue
And oh, what a revelation to see
Someone was saying "I love you" to me
A one in a million chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
A one in a million you
I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill
Then I found a piece of happiness to call my own
And life is worth livin·again
For to love you to me is to live
A one in a million chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
A one in a million you
A one in a million chance of a lifetime
And life showed compassion
And sent to me a stroke of love called "You"
One in a million you
A one in a million you
Larry Graham Biography
Larry Graham, Jr. (born , 1946 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American baritone singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as both the bass guitar player in the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly & the Family Stone, and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. He is credited with the invention of the slapping technique, which radically expanded the tonal palette of the bass, although he himself refers to the technique as "Thumpin' and Pluckin'."
Biography
Graham played bass in the highly successful and influential funk band Sly & the Family Stone from 1967 to 1972. It is said that he pioneered the art of slap-pop playing on the electric bass, in part to provide percussive and rhythmic elements in addition to the notes of the bass line when his mother's band lacked a drummer; the slap of the thumb being used to emulate a bass drum and the pop of the index or middle finger as a snare drum. This style has become archetypal of modern funk. Slap-pop playing couples a percussive thumb-slapping technique of the lower strings with an aggressive finger-snap of the higher strings, often in rhythmic alternation. The slap and pop technique incorporates a large ratio of muted (or 'ghost' tones) to normal notes, which adds to the rhythmic effect.
This "Slap" bass style was later used by such artists as Les Claypool, Bootsy Collins, Louis Johnson, Mark King, Flea, Peter Hook, Jeff Berlin, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, John Norwood Fisher, P-Nut, Danny McCormack, Matt Noveskey, Dirk Lance, and Kenny Franklin (of San Mateo).
Upon the Family Stone's disintegration due to lead singer Sly Stone's drug addiction, Graham formed his own band, Graham Central Station. The name is a pun on Grand Central Station, the train station located in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Graham Central Station had several hits in the 1970s, including "Hair."
In the mid-1970s, Larry Graham worked with Betty Davis, the former second wife of jazz legend Miles Davis. Betty Davis' band included members of the Tower of Power horns and the Pointer Sisters, and she recorded three albums to critical acclaim but limited commercial success.
In 1975, Graham became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. In the early 1980s, Graham recorded five solo albums and had several solo hits on the R&B charts. His biggest hit was "One in a Million You", a cross over hit, which reached number 9 on the Billboard chart in 1980.
He reformed Graham Central Station in the early 1990s and performed with the band for several years during which they released 2 live albums. One was recorded in Japan in 1992, and the other, recorded in London in 1996, had only 1000 copies printed and was exclusively sold at concerts.
In 1998, he recorded another solo album under the name Graham Central Station. The album, called GCS 2000, was actually a collaboration between Larry Graham & Prince. While Graham wrote all the songs except one cowritten by Prince, the album was coarranged and coproduced by Prince, and most of the instruments and vocals were recorded by both Graham & Prince. Graham also toured with Prince as his bassist in 1997-2000. He appeared in Prince's 1998 VHS Beautiful Strange and Prince's 1999 DVD Rave Un2 the Year 2000.
In 2007 he was invited to play in Minneapolis with the reformed Sly & the Family Stone, but declined because he was out of town. He did however, appear onstage in Minneapolis on July 8, 2007 with Prince at First Avenue.

[@judithknight1722]

I first heard this song in 1979 and absolutely fell in love with it. It reminds me of those good days every time I hear it. What a gorgeous song!!!

[@richardramjohn2943]

For all of us who caught a break in love n life..larry left this beautifull song as a reminder..never stop being a hopeless romantic☺

[@arthurleroygivinsjr.6835]

SHOULD HAVE WON THE GRAMMY. EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS .THIS IS UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER RECORDED OR WRITTEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. I SAID IT.MY NAME IS ART GIVINS FROM ART GIVINS LIVE.AND I APPROVE THIS.

[@judithknight1722]

I totally agree with you Mr. Givins!!!

[@MDianneGrotiusBerry]

This says everything a person loved would want to hear. Lyrics plus Melody = Perfecto!

[@joyceclemons3916]

This was "our song" when we married 35 years ago this week. He is in Heaven now, I sure miss him. One in a Million.

[@evelyntaplin9233]

Beautiful

[@thisthat2023]

This song always touches hearts no matter how old it is

[@rebeccaferrier7383]

What a beautiful song and talk about the voice ! Peace my people

[@HempRockTelevision]

Just the best singer! And bass player lol!

[@lousmusic.1743]

This song says it all.

[@rosirector-lyons881]

I had the prefect love. He passed away November 29, 2015.... This was and is OUR SONG! I miss you Keith Lyons!!!!!

[@hairfullyyours]

A beautiful song

[@joannepender2693]

Looking forward to the day I can dance to this song with someone I truly care about.

[@halmorse6592]

Tell me Joanne...4 years later....have you found that someone?

[@rebeccaferrier7383]

The best ever

[@rebeccaferrier7383]

Song beautiful

[@wl3678]

Always Amazing BRAVO!!

[@allanfranco4464]

MY FRIEND AL ABIVA SENIOR SANG THIS SONG TO ME AND DEDICATED IT TO ME BACK IN THE80S IN HIS HOUSE NOW I SING THIS SONG AND LISTEN TO THE WORDS AND IT MAKES ME THINK OF HIM AND I TEAR GOD REST HIS SOUL AMEN

[@maluzregacho1492]

love the song

[@nathieclayderman4654]

Thanks so much ! 😍 💙

[@dabaglady]

Such an awesome song

[@maelwine1]

Truly Awesome, with lovely melodies.

[@vickynettervillekleinman6792]

Nice voice

[@urCherieAmor]

One in a million chance of a lifetime...hhmm...ano kaya iyon? Nice song Kabsat. Bilib ako talaga sa pagpili mo ng song at images. Nakakawiling manood at makinig. Thanks for the share of your masterpiece!

[@anahiperez5032]

Hermosa letra, hermosa música, hermosa voz, hermoso video, y hermoso ser humano....Larry Graham.😍

[@Innerdiamond]

This is now OUR song...my lover and I.

[@rickball8499]

All about TRUE LOVE!

[@rebeccaferrier7383]

Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary March 13 1977 what a beautiful song .peace

[@bridgette31485]

always fascinated by this song

[@ladygeneral4195]

That was so beautiful!!

[@elissel]

Amazing song..first played for me years ago by the man who I considered the love of my life. The years surely bring clarity dont they? Still a beautiful song, tho. Tears come now but for very different reasons...😉

[@miamorfully]

ganda ng kantang 'to, pati images panalo...salamat bro art for sharing with us your beautiful creation, at maraming salamat din sa mga comments mo doon sa mga vids ko. ...happy sunday and God Bless.

[@caroline-om5bq]

One in a million song

[@ARTLENGEL]

a million thanks for your support my dear friend WEEYIN...have blessed weekends!!!!

[@OrangeSkyMusic]

Thanks !!!

[@ARTLENGEL]

Thanks again kabsat ko...walang magawa kaya naisipan kung mag upload na naman..ito lang kasi ang libangan ko kapag wala akong magawa kaysa yong lalabas ka pa para gumastos..sana nandito ka para tumagay tayo dahil marami akong stock na alak dito then barbeque tayo habang nag-iinuman hehehe..

[@MonsterlyInLove2]

feel na feel kong kantahin to sa karaoke hehehe naalala ko tuloy yung one in a million ko aws! another great and beautiful video bro gwaps! thumbs up! -=MonZ=-

[@albrenza]

Song na talagang nakakapagpasenti, i love it :)

[@weeyin1155]

This is lovely my friend. Have a good night. God Bless you.☺

[@vickielynne9493]

i must say you are one in a million when ti comes to making beautiful videos ...as always and once again thank you for sharing them ..have a sweet night and ill be passing by again soon ..Love Vickie

[@ARTLENGEL]

thanks again my dear sweet ang pretty sistah ko..

[@ofelialozanes6589]

It reminds me of my late husband, Andrei who always sing same song.

[@LoveyliciousM]

ahah i wanna dance again with you soon in this heartfelt creation by yours my loving honey ko, such a lovely song, your the sweetest husband i am proud to say that, and i always missed everything about you that makes you a humble person ...Your one of a MILLION .... Fantastic, Fabulous, Magical creation by the heart... i love you so much honey ko

[@36isnotold]

This is the STUFF right here...Where are these soul songs at now days? Too few of them out there, that's for sure. No hoes, bitches, and strippers required---just straight forward love music.

[@thisthat2023]

my friends and I were talking about that today.

[@duncanyourmate2433]

I know the feeling once bitten hard,million times shy,

[@julzjams]

it is not often I will say this... but baby doll here we are

[@ysmaelnavidad4866]

for my husband,, i love you so much

[@nathanhendrickson1568]

Heard this song 23 yrs ago in Warren OH! County jail. Z

[@michaelneedssleep]

I love this song, and to think I heard it from a comedian. (Tony Baker)

[@dabaglady]

R.I.P. Danny Gene Hearod Jr a.k.a D.J.Tysen

[@dhaylhits2]

hahaha...baka nake kuya art ung million mo..hahahaa

[@yamp416]

He is Jehovah's Witnesses? is my brother

[@marianoging9664]

I think he is !

[@daleadams6886]

Hes a good man- studied with Prince. They were hood friends

[@daleadams6886]

the were GOOD FRIENDS

[@abtex325]

Drakes Uncle