For Once In My Life is the second studio album by the American group The Uplifters, released December 16, 1970, through Soul.
Album schedule[]
The album was originally released on December 19th, but pushed back on December 16th because Ricky Vandella didn't want to wait too long.
Release & overview[]
The album was official released on December 16, 1970 to slight critical acclaim, and reached 50 of the UV album charts of the week ending January 9, 1971.
Track list[]
SIDE ONE[]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "For Once In My Life" | Miller, Murden | Louis Whitfield | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Running Away (Ain't Gonna Help You)" | Whitfield | Whitfield | 2:48 |
| 3. | "Psychedelic Shack" | Whitfield, Vandella | Whitfield | 3:50 |
| 4. | "War" | Whitfield, Strong | Whitfield | 3:11 |
| 5. | "You Met Your Match" | Vandella | Whitfield | 2:37 |
SIDE TWO[]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Runaway Child, Running Wild" | Whitfield | Whitfield | 9:33 |
| 2. | "Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down" | Whitfield, Vandella | Whitfield | 4:44 |
| 3. | "My Cherie Amour" | Vandella | Whitfield | 2:53 |
| 4. | "You Make Your Own Heaven And Hell (Right Here On Earth)" | Whitfield, Vandella | Whitfield | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Friendship Train" | Whitfield, Strong | Whitfield | 7:55 |
Personnel[]
- Ricky Vandella - vocals
- Mentin Benz - vocals
- Frank Davis - vocals
- James Trevor - vocals
- Instrumentation: The Sunbow Band
- Composers: Cameron Jackson, Jameson Weir, Deke Benz