About the song
Linda Ronstadt, a versatile singer known for her powerful voice and eclectic style, released “Just One Look” as a pop classic that has captivated audiences for decades. This upbeat and catchy song, released in 1977, became a hit single and a defining track on Ronstadt’s album “Heartaches.”
With her distinctive vocals and pop arrangements, Ronstadt explores the themes of love, infatuation, and the thrill of a first encounter. Through introspective lyrics and Ronstadt’s energetic performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Just one look, and I knew it was you,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to express the intensity of the singer’s feelings, emphasizing the power of love at first sight. The song’s refrain, “Just one look, and I knew it was you,” is both powerful and uplifting, conveying a sense of hope and excitement.
Throughout the song, Ronstadt’s powerful vocals and the pop arrangements create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it easy to dance and sing along to.
“Just One Look” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and energetic performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Just one look
And I fell so ha-a-ard
In love, with you, oh, oh
I found out
How good it fe-e-els
To have your love, oh, oh
Say you will
Will be mi-i-ine
Forever and always, oh, oh
Just one look
And I knew-ew-eww
That you
Were my only one, oh, oh, oh, oh
I thought I was dreaming
But I was wrong, oh yeah, yeah
Ah, but I’m gonna keep on scheming
‘Til I can make you
Make you my own
So, you see
I really ca-a-are
Without you
I’m nothing, oh, oh
Just one look
And I know-ow-oww
I’ll get you someday, oh, oh
Just one look
That’s all it took
Ha, just one look
That’s all it took
Whoa, just one look
That’s all it, whoa, baby (just one look, that’s all it took)
You know I love you baby (just one look, that’s all it took)
I’ll build my world around you (just one look, that’s all it took)
Come on baby (just one look, that’s all it took)