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One More Time

"One More Time" is a 2000 song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released as the lead single from their album *Discovery*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"One More Time" is a 2000 song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released as the lead single from their album *Discovery*. It is one of the duo's best-known tracks and is associated with the French house genre. The song became a major international hit and later appeared in the animated film project *Interstella 5555*.

Background and release

"One More Time" was issued by Virgin Records in November 2000 as the first single from *Discovery*. It helped introduce the album's more melodic and sample-driven direction.

Composition and style

The track is a French house song built around processed vocals and a sample from Eddie Johns' "More Spell on You." Its production is closely associated with Daft Punk's robotic vocal aesthetic.

Commercial performance

The song became an international hit, topping the French Singles Chart and reaching the top five in the UK. It also entered the US Billboard Hot 100.

Music video and legacy

The song's video is linked to *Interstella 5555*, a feature-length anime project built around music from *Discovery*. The track remains one of Daft Punk's most recognized recordings.

Key facts

  • "One More Time" was released in November 2000 as the lead single from Daft Punk's second studio album, *Discovery*.
  • The song features an auto-tuned vocal performance by Romanthony and samples Eddie Johns' "More Spell on You."
  • It reached number one in France, number two in the United Kingdom, and number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
  • The song's music video is part of the 2003 anime film *Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem*.
  • It has been widely recognized as one of Daft Punk's signature songs.
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Canadian context

Daft Punk's "One More Time" was an internationally successful dance track that also received airplay and recognition in Canada as part of the duo's broader global popularity.

Frequently asked questions

Who performed "One More Time"?
It was performed by the French electronic duo Daft Punk.
When was "One More Time" released?
It was released in November 2000; Apple Music lists the date as 30 November 2000.
What album is "One More Time" from?
It is the lead single from Daft Punk's album *Discovery*.
What genre is "One More Time"?
It is commonly classified as French house.
Was "One More Time" a hit?
Yes. It reached number one in France and number two in the UK, and charted on the US Billboard Hot 100.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_More_Time_(Daft_Punk_song)
    Supports: Release date, album, genre, vocals, sample, chart performance, and connection to Interstella 5555.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/by/song/one-more-time/697195462
    Supports: Song title, artist, album, and release date.