One More Chance (Diana Ross song)

"One More Chance" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser (also producer). It was released as a single in February 1981 to promote the compilation album To Love Again. The song reached number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100[1] and number 54 on the Hot Soul Singles.[2]

"One More Chance"
Single by Diana Ross
from the album To Love Again
B-side"After You"
ReleasedFebruary 27, 1981 (1981-02-27)
GenrePop
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Masser
Diana Ross singles chronology
"It's My Turn"
(1980)
"One More Chance"
(1981)
"Cryin' My Heart Out for You"
(1981)

Critical reception

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Billboard noted that this sensual ballad contains Ross' distinctive vocals and a smooth, juicy arrangement in the spirit of "It's My Turn."[3] Cash Box called the track the unexplored gem of the album To Love Again.[4]

Charts

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Chart performance for "One More Chance"
Chart (1981) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[1] 79
US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)[2] 52

References

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  1. ^ a b "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Top Single Picks: Diana Ross – "One More Chance"" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 93, no. 10. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. March 14, 1981. p. 75. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ "Album Reviews: To Love Again — Diana Ross" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. XLII, no. 42. New York: The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc. March 7, 1981. p. 17. ISSN 0008-7289.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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