James Ingram - Just Once "1981" (*1952 - 2019) -

In 1981, a soulful voice emerged from the background of the music industry to deliver one of the most enduring ballads in history. ( January 29, 2019) was an Akron-born musician who spent years as a session keyboardist and backup singer for legends like Ray Charles before getting his "big break" . That break came in the form of a $50 demo for a song titled "Just Once" . The $50 Demo That Changed Everything

The Voice That Defined an Era: James Ingram’s "Just Once" (1981) JAMES INGRAM - JUST ONCE "1981" (*1952 - 2019)

The song’s cultural impact was further cemented by its use in the final scene of the 1982 film The Last American Virgin , where it heightened one of cinema's most famous moments of unrequited love. Remembering James Ingram (1952 – 2019) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Quincy Jones - Dude (CD) In 1981, a soulful voice emerged from the

Earned Ingram a nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1982. The $50 Demo That Changed Everything The Voice

Written by the iconic songwriting duo , "Just Once" was originally intended for jazz guitarist George Benson. Ingram was hired simply to sing the demo so the writers could pitch it to producer Quincy Jones .