Jennifer Hudson - One Night Only Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally composed the song 'One Night Only'?

   'One Night Only' was composed by Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen. It is one of the songs from the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls.

2. In which contexts is 'One Night Only' performed in the Dreamgirls musical?

   'One Night Only' is performed twice in Dreamgirls. First, as a soul ballad by the character Effie White and later as a dance version by her former bandmates Deena Jones & the Dreams. Both versions compete on the radio and pop charts.

3. Who performed the song 'One Night Only' in the 2006 Dreamgirls film adaptation?

   In the 2006 Dreamgirls film adaptation, 'One Night Only' was performed by Jennifer Hudson as Effie and Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose, and Sharon Leal as Deena Jones and the Dreams.

4. When was the club remix of 'One Night Only' from the Dreamgirls film soundtrack released?

   The club remix of 'One Night Only' was produced by Eric Kupper and Richie Jones. It was released by Music World Entertainment and Columbia Records as a single on August 15, 2006, four months before the release of the film.

5. Has 'One Night Only' been covered by other artists?

   Yes, 'One Night Only' has been covered by artists like Elaine Paige and Sylvester. Hugh Jackman also performed the song while hosting the 2004 Tony Awards ceremony.

6. Did 'One Night Only' achieve any chart success?

   Yes, the version of 'One Night Only' performed by Deena Jones & the Dreams entered the UK Singles Chart at number 67 on September 6, 2009, due to strong digital download sales. An audition performance on The X Factor also renewed interest in the song.