You Are the Best Thing

Ray LaMontagne

About You Are the Best Thing

"You Are the Best Thing" is the lead single of the album Gossip in the Grain by American folk singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne released on August 26, 2008, by Stone Dwarf Music, LLC, under license to RCA/JIVE Label Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment. The song hit number five on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart, and is currently his only single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 90.


Year:
2008
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Baby
It's been a long day, baby
Things ain't been going my way
You now I need you here
You clear my mind all the time

And, baby
The way you move me, it's crazy
It's like you see right through me
And make it easier
Believe me, you don't even have to try

Oh, because
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

Baby
We've come a long way
And, baby
You know I hope and I pray
That you believe me
When I say this love will never fade away

Oh, because
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

Both of us have known love before
To come on up promising like a spring, to walk on out the door
Our words are strong and our hearts are kind
Let me tell you just exactly what's on my mind

You are the best thing
(You're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

You are the best thing
(You're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(You're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

(You are the best thing)
Yeah, yeah
(You are the best thing)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(You are the best thing)
(That ever happened to me)

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Ray LaMontagne

Raymond "Ray" Charles Jack LaMontagne ( /lɑːmɒnˈteɪn/; born June 18, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter. LaMontagne has released four studio albums, Trouble, Till the Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain and God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise. He was born in New Hampshire and was inspired to create music after hearing an album by Stephen Stills. Critics have compared LaMontagne's music to that of The Band, Van Morrison, Nick Drake, and Tim Buckley. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children. more »

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Written by: Raycharles Lamontagne

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10 facts about this song

Release
"You Are the Best Thing" was released in 2008.
Album
The song is the lead single from LaMontagne's third studio album, "Gossip in the Grain".
Genre
The track beautifully blends elements of soul and folk music.
Sales
Despite not landing on the Billboard charts, "You Are the Best Thing" has sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S. alone.
Music Video
A noteworthy fact is that the song does not have an official music video.
Performance
The song remains a consistent feature in Ray LaMontagne concerts and was notably performed live on television shows like Late Show with David Letterman.
Usage in media
"You Are the Best Thing" has been used in multiple films and television series, including the 2009 film "I Love You, Man" and the American drama series "Parenthood".
Inspiration
"You Are the Best Thing" was created during a period of Ray LaMontagne's life when he was deeply in love, and his feelings came across in the song's positive and uplifting lyrics.
Critical response
The powerful lyrics and soulful execution of the song have received critical praise since release, often considered as one of LaMontagne's best works.
Awards
Even though "You Are the Best Thing" didn't win any awards, LaMontagne won the 2010 Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album for his fourth album, strengthening his position as an admired artist during the time he released "You Are the Best Thing".

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