| "The One" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Gary Allan | ||||
| from the album Alright Guy | ||||
| B-side | "I'm Doin' My Best" | |||
| Released | January 14, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | MCA Nashville 172232 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Karen Manno, Billy Lee | |||
| Producer(s) | Tony Brown Mark Wright | |||
| Gary Allan singles chronology | ||||
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"The One" is a song written by Karen Manno and Billy Lee and recorded by American country music singer Gary Allan. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from album's 2001 album Alright Guy. The song reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also entered the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, making this Allan's first Top 40 hit on that chart.
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Content
The song is a ballad, in which the narrator offers to wait patiently for the woman he loves to return his affection.
Music video
The accompanying music video for this song was directed by Morgan Lawley and premiered in April 2002. It was filmed on location in on a set in Los Angeles. It features Allan driving in a truck, and with his lover in various places, including a house, flea market, and street corner.
Critical reception
Rick Cohoon of Allmusic gave the song a positive review. He called it "one of [Allan's] most romantic love ballads." He also stated that "without the vocals, the words seem a bit sappy and over-dramatic."[1]
Chart performance
"The One" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 19, 2002.
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Radio (Nielsen BDS)[2] | 50 |
| Canada Country (Nielsen BDS)[2] | 4 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 37 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 13 |
References
- ^ Cohoon, Rick. "Gary Allan - "The One"". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
- ^ a b The Hits Charts: Top 100 Singles Jam Canoe!
- ^ "Gary Allan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Gary Allan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
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