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One Sweet Day

One Sweet Day
Single information
NameOne Sweet Day
ArtistMariah Carey & Boyz II Men
AlbumDaydream
ReleasedNovember 14, 1995
FormatCassette, CD, CD maxi, 7", 12"
RecordedFebruary 1995
GenrePop, R&B
Length 
LabelColumbia
SongwriterMariah Carey,
Walter Afanasieff,
Nathan Morris,
Michael McCary,
Shawn Stockman,
Wanya Morris
ProducerMariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff

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"One Sweet Day" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and R&B group Boyz II Men, with versions also released subtitled "Sweet A Cappella" or "A Cappella". The song was written by Carey, Walter Afanasieff and the members of Boyz II Men: Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris, and Michael McCary. "One Sweet Day" was produced by Carey and Afanasieff for her fifth studio album Daydream, and was released as the album's second single on November 14, 1995. Lyrically, the song speaks about losing a loved one, and one day seeing them in heaven once again, and how the protagonist misses them with each passing day. Both Carey and Boyz II Men wrote the song about specific people in their lives, however also dedicating the song to the AIDS epidemic that manifested itself globally in 1995.

"One Sweet Day" was positively reviewed by music critics, many of whom complimented its lyrical content and vocals, as well as calling it a standout track from Daydream. The song experienced success in many countries around the world, especially in the United States. It spent sixteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and is the longest running number one song in US chart history. The song also achieved strong success around the world, topping the charts in Canada and New Zealand, and reaching the top-ten in Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Additionally, "One Sweet Day" was ranked first in Rolling Stone's reader's poll for the Best Collaboration of All Time.

Carey performed "One Sweet Day" live on several television and award show appearances around the world. She performed it alongside Boyz II Men at the 38th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, held on February 26, 1996. Additionally, the song was performed and at Princess Diana's memorial service in September 1997. "One Sweet Day" was part of the set-lists on several of Carey's succeeding tours, making its debut during the album's accompanying set of concerts, the Daydream World Tour and is featured on her compilation albums, Number 1's (1998), Greatest Hits (2001) and The Ballads (2008).

The music video for "One Sweet Day" was filmed in early 1996, and features snippets of Carey and Boyz II Men in the studio recording parts of the song. Carey explained the reasoning behind the basic video, claiming that due to her and Boyz II Men's busy schedules, they feared there wouldn't be enough time to record a proper video. For this reason, they had a video set made in the studio while they wrote and recorded the song, using bits of the recording process for the music video. Carey later said that she was content a real music video was never filmed, fearing that no video could truly capture the song's strong lyrical message. Critics felt the video choice was wise, and agreed that the simple concept paid homage to the song's selfless message.

One Sweet Day Video

I took videos of me singing the song, and did a split screen duet with myself. Both performances were live.
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One Sweet Day by: Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men Lyrics: Sorry, I never told you, all I wanted to say. Now it's too late to hold you. ' Cause you've flown away, so far away. Never, Had I imagined, yeah, living without your smile. Feelin' and knowing you hear me. It keeps me alive. Alive! And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven, Like so many friends we've lost along the way, And I know eventually we'll be together. One sweet day. Picture a little scene from Heaven. Darling, I never showed you. Assumed you'd always be there. I took your presence for granted. But I always cared And I miss the love we shared. And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven. Like so many friends we've lost along the way. And I know eventually we'll be together. One sweet day. Picture a little scene from Heaven. Although, the sun will never shine the same, I'll always look to a brighter day. Yeah, Lord, I know, when I lay me down to sleep, You'll always listen, as I pray! And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven, Like so many friends we've lost along the way, And I know eventually we'll be together. One sweet day. And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven, Like so many friends we've lost along the way, And I know eventually we'll be together. One sweet day. Sorry, I Never told you, all I wanted to say Download link: www.mediafire.com -thnx4watching.-
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Mariah's rendition of One Sweet Day live in Tokyo during the Butterfly Tour. A brilliant performance.
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Cool! Now you can rock along to the song! This is the improved version, all the words are correct, apart from 'Freaky' which has been decided as 'Take it'. Hope you enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffery Hibbons is a series made by some guys at school, so it's only right I advertise for them. I hope you lot are grateful! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OMFG! 10000 views! You people are crazy! 20000 views as of 27th of March! =^D 30000 views as of 9th of May! 50000 views as of 22nd of July! On the 14th November, 2009, this video became a featured video! Thank you all! On December 9th, 2009, this video hit 100000 views! Thanks for watching! On July 10th, 2010, I got 200000 views! That's 100000 in just 7 months! I cannot thank you enough guys (and girls) for watching this video, and I hope to update this box again to 500000 views in (at the view rate now) Just under one and a half years xD
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Content Not Owned By Me. twitter.com
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Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men One Sweet Day (acapella version)
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Hey Guys, Everyone has been requesting that Ahmir and I cover "One Sweet Day". I hope you guys like it! Please leave your comments, Rate, Share, Subscribe, Etc hehe :D Please check out Ahmir's Channel :-D www.youtube.com Huge Thank you Iman AKA Alphacat for Editing this video www.youtube.com :D Thank you all so much for sharing my last video "We Are The World". CNN did a segment on it yesterday. Here's the link to check it out! www.youtube.com What song would you guys like me to sing next? Business Inquiries: lisa@teamlavie.com If you'd like to keep posted on Tour dates, song releases etc, please sign up for my newsletter, here is the link. lisalavie.fanbridge.com My Album on iTunes www.itunes.com Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com My Daily Vids. www.youtube.com ONE SWEET DAY LYRICS: One Sweet Day lyrics Sorry I never told you All I wanted to say And now it's too late to hold you 'Cause you've flown away So far away Never had I imagined Living without your smile Feeling and knowing you hear me It keeps me alive Alive [Chorus:] And I know you're shining down on me from heaven Like so many friends we've lost along the way And I know eventually we'll be together One sweet day Darling I never showed you Assumed you'd always be there I took your presence for granted But I always cared And I miss the love we shared [Chorus] Although the sun will never shine the same again I'll always look to a brighter day Lord I know when I lay me down to <b>...</b>
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A video scrapbook of a dear husband and loving daddy and son in law. Set to perfect words.
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one sweet day at Grammy's 1998
4.50 min. | 4.97 user rating
We've all lost someone.. This goes out to the ones we've lost.. We'll meet again, One Sweet Day. Love this song so much!! It's very emotional :) If you feel this cover make sure to click the "subscribe" button or comment , thumbs up/thumbs down this video. Much love!! Follow me on facebook: www.facebook.com ONE SWEET DAY LYRICS: Sorry I never told you All I wanted to say And now it's too late to hold you 'Cause you've flown away So far away Never had I imagined Living without your smile Feeling and knowing you hear me It keeps me alive Alive [Chorus:] And I know you're shining down on me from heaven Like so many friends we've lost along the way And I know eventually we'll be together One sweet day Darling I never showed you Assumed you'd always be there I took your presence for granted But I always cared And I miss the love we shared [Chorus] Although the sun will never shine the same again I'll always look to a brighter day Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep You will always listen as I pray [Chorus] Sorry I never told you All I wanted to say
1.82 min. | 4.22 user rating

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Preceded by

Succeeded by
Preceded by
"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston
Billboard Hot 100 number-one single
December 2, 1995 - March 16, 1996
Succeeded by
"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion
Preceded by
"As I Lay Me Down" by Sophie B. Hawkins
Billboard Adult Contemporary number-one single
December 30, 1995 - March 23, 1996
Succeeded by
"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion
Preceded by
"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston
RPM number-one single
January 22, 1996 - January 29, 1996
Succeeded by
"One of Us" by Joan Osborne
Preceded by
"Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio featuring L.V.
RIANZ (New Zealand) number-one single
December 22, 1995 - January 19, 1996
Succeeded by
"How Bizarre" by OMC

Peak positions :
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart 2
Austrian Singles Chart 25
Belgian Flandres Singles Chart 8
Belgian Wallonia Singles Chart 8
Canadian Singles Chart 1
Danish Singles Chart 5
Dutch Singles Chart 2
Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 6
Finnish Singles Chart 16
French Singles Chart 5
German Singles Chart 25
Irish Singles Chart 4
Japanese Singles Chart 87
New Zealand Singles Chart 1
Norwegian Singles Chart 6
Swedish Singles Chart 7
Swiss Singles Chart 12
UK Singles Chart 6
US Billboard Hot 100 1
US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks 1
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 2

End of year charts :
End of year chart (1996) Position
Australian Singles Chart 40
Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders) 83
Belgian Singles Chart (Wallonia) 48
Canadian RPM Singles Chart 12
Dutch Top 40 37
French Singles Chart 59
Swiss Music Chart 49
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 2

End of decade charts :
End of decade (1990 � 1999) Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 1

Sales and certifications :
Country (Provider) Certification
Australia (ARIA) Platinum
France (SNEP) Silver
New Zealand (RIANZ) Platinum
Norway (VG-lista) Platinum
United Kingdom (BPI) Silver
United States (RIAA) 2× Platinum

Boyz II Men

Studio albumsCooleyhighharmony * II * Evolution * Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya * Full Circle * Throwback, Vol. 1 * The Remedy * Motown: Hitsville USA * Love
Compilation albumsChristmas Interpretations * The Remix Collection * The Ballad Collection * Legacy: The Greatest Hits Collection * The Best of Boyz II Men * Winter/Reflections
Singles"Motownphilly" * "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" * "Uhh Ahh" * "Please Don't Go" * "End of the Road" * "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)" * "Let It Snow" * "I'll Make Love to You" * "On Bended Knee" * "Thank You" * "Water Runs Dry" * "Vibin'" * "One Sweet Day" * "I Remember" * "Brokenhearted" * "Hey Lover" * "4 Seasons of Loneliness" * "A Song for Mama" * "I Will Get There" * "Pass You By" * "Thank You in Advance" * "The Color of Love" * "Relax Your Mind" * "The Tracks of My Tears" * "Mercy Mercy Me"
Related topicsDiscography * Motown Records * Babyface * Rhythm and blues * Contemporary R&B * Soul * New jack swing



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