"The Big One" is a song by English singer-songwriter Black, which was released by A&M in 1988 as the lead single from his second studio album Comedy.

"The Big One" reached number 54 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for four weeks.

"[3]On its release, David Giles of Record Mirror wrote, "While not quite in the same class as the sublime 'Paradise', Col's newie ought to sell enough to keep him in black bedspreads for a few more months."

[4] Marcus Alton of the Newark Advertiser stated, "Vearncombe croons back into our hearts after about a year away from Hitsville.

"[5] Bob Eborall of the Ealing Leader described "The Big One" as being "pleasantly warm and relaxed for the autumn air".