“One” was voted as the 7th of the “100 Greatest Guitar Solos” of all time by readers of Guitar World, placed between “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses (6th) and “Hotel California” by the Eagles (8th).

In an interview with Tenacious D, they claimed that the inspiration for the song ‘Tribute’ came after Jack Black played Metallica’s “One” for Kyle Gass, describing it as “the best song in the world.

This is the best “One” cover on YouTube.