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This article is about the 1981 Qunicy Jones song and single. For other uses, see Just Once (disambiguation).
1981 single by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram
On a television program interview, Ingram stated that this song was a $50 demo done by ATV Music, composed by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Quincy Jones called back and wanted Ingram to sing on his album.
The song is composed originally in the key of C major. The bridge modulates to the key of A flat major, moves to B major, then to D major for the final chorus, finally ending in B major for the coda, representing the song's sad ending.
The song was featured prominently over the final scene of the 1982 film The Last American Virgin.
The song was referenced in Quest for Ratings, the 11th Episode of the 8th Season of South Park when Stan says "We gave it our best" to which teacher Mr. Meryl responds "And I guess your best wasn't good enough".
Side A of the US single