Hawkes was named after the comedian, Chesney Allen. His father, Len Hawkes, was member of the band The Tremeloes, his mother is an actress, Carol Dilworth. He has a sister, Keely, his brother's name is Jodie.
Chesney's career took off in 1991 when he starred in the film 'Buddy's Song' alongside Roger Daltrey & Michael Elphick. He played a young boy named Buddy Clark who claws his way up the treacherous ladder of the pop world with the help of Terry, his father, played by Roger Daltrey. Terry is a dodgy dealer who wants the best for his family but finds it hard to toe the line.
During the entire nineties, out of approximately 50,000 releases, only 13 of these spent more than 5 weeks at No.1. His song 'The One and Only' was in the top Twenty for the entire decade; it spent exactly 5 weeks at No.1, this made Chesney's record the twentieth most successful release of the entire decade.
Albums
* The Buddy's Song Soundtrack/The One and Only (U.S. title) (1991)
* Get The Picture (1993 - Europe only)
* The Very Best Of (2005) - UK only)
* Another Fine Mess (2007)
* Me My Mouse & I (2009)
* Real Life Love (2012)
Chesney is married and father of three children.
One and Only
Chesney Hawkes Lyrics
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Call me, call me by my name or call me by number
You put me through it
I'll still be doing it the way I do it
And yet, you try to make me forget
Who I really am, don't tell me I know best
I'm not the same as all the rest
I am the one and only
Nobody I'd rather be
I am the one and only
You can't take that away from me
I've been a player in the crowd scene
A flicker on the big screen
My soul embraces one more in a million faces
High hopes and aspirations, and years above my station
Maybe but all this time I've tried to walk with dignity and pride
I am the one and only
Nobody I'd rather be
I am the one and only
You can't take that away from me
I can't wear this uniform without some compromises
Because you'll find out that we come
In different shapes and sizes
No one can be myself like I can
For this job I'm the best man
And while this may be true
You are the one and only you
I am the one and only
Nobody I'd rather be
I am the one and only
You can't take that away from me
I am the one and only
Nobody I'd rather be
I am the one and only
You can't take that away from me
The song "The One and Only" by Chesney Hawkes is a powerful celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. The lyrics are filled with affirmations of Hawkes's unique identity, and the message is clear: no matter what anyone else does or says, he will always stay true to himself. In the first verse, Hawkes declares himself "the one and only," insisting that nobody else can take that away from him. He doesn't want to be defined by anyone else's standards or expectations; he wants to be recognized for who he truly is.
The second verse touches on the challenges that come with fame, and how it can be difficult to maintain a sense of self in the midst of all the attention and scrutiny. Hawkes acknowledges that he's been in the public eye and has had to deal with the pressures of being a performer. However, he remains committed to staying true to himself and his own values. He refuses to compromise his integrity for the sake of fitting into someone else's idea of what a celebrity should be.
The final verse is a call to arms for everyone to embrace their own uniqueness and individuality. Hawkes tells us that no matter what obstacles we may face, we have to stay true to ourselves and our own strengths. He assures us that we all have something special to offer the world, and that we should never be afraid to be ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the one and only, oh yeah
I am unique and special, there's no one else quite like me and this makes me confident.
Call me, call me by my name or call me by number
Address me personally or impersonally, doesn't matter because I am okay with both
You put me through it
You challenge and test me, but I take it on positively.
I'll still be doing it the way I do it
I will be myself and not change because of you or anyone else
And yet, you try to make me forget
You try to change or influence me, but it's not going to work
Who I really am, don't tell me I know best
Only I know who I am and what's best for me, don't tell me otherwise
I'm not the same as all the rest
I am unique, different from others and I am proud of it
I've been a player in the crowd scene
I have been part of the crowd, just like everyone else sometimes
A flicker on the big screen
I have had a taste of fame, but it doesn't define me
My soul embraces one more in a million faces
I recognize that we are all unique and deserve to be valued
High hopes and aspirations, and years above my station
I have big dreams and goals, surpassing what is expected of me
Maybe but all this time I've tried to walk with dignity and pride
Despite the challenges, I always try to carry myself with respect and dignity
I can't wear this uniform without some compromises
I can't conform to the norms of society without giving up some of my authenticity
Because you'll find out that we come in different shapes and sizes
We are all unique, and that's something to be celebrated
No one can be myself like I can
No one can be exactly like me, and that's a good thing
For this job I'm the best man
For this particular job or situation, I am the best person
And while this may be true, you are the one and only you
Although I am the best for this job or situation, you are also unique in your own way
I am the one and only, nobody I'd rather be
I am content in being unique and would never want to be anyone else
You can't take that away from me
No matter what happens, my uniqueness and individuality cannot be taken away from me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NIK KERSHAW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EshenZero1979
This song makes me miss the 90s, my youth, naive optimism, and that exhilarating feeling of the endless possibilities of life.
@jan-jaapvanbuuren735
Boy, do I hear you!
@audreymaclelland3995
Fab song and Cheney is freakin’ gorgeous!!!!
@muffs55mercury61
The '90s was really the last good decade for music and how life itself was. Unfortunately the events of 9/11/2001 would all change that as far as life went.
@osmandonate9241
Good times for sure ❤
@gregchapman5556
I don’t care what people say. This is one of the greatest pop songs ever. What a voice 😁
@danielengel4593
What are people saying?
@martinbgd3877
i aggre
@anthonyoh9629
Written by Nik Kershaw
@bgfootlover2
Top ten exactly 30 years ago this week, October 1991.