U R the Best Thing
D:Ream
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You are the best thing You are the best thing My simple heart will live and learn I took a chance at the price my soul will burn Me inside, my desire I put the question down on my knees No pretty thoughts that would satisfy my needs I need hope, give me hope So I run on home in search of friendship They wouldn't last 'Cause they weren't right not like you You are the best thing I've ever had A kind of feeling I've been searching for at last You are the best thing see me through I never thought that any love could be so true I've found true love I've found true love And standing here they pass me by They were wasted cold and empty deep inside I would hope let me die And you may ask where are they now Just look around you lift your head above the crowd I know now what I didn't know So I run on home in search of friendship They wouldn't last 'Cause they weren't right not like you You are the best thing I've ever had A kind of feeling I've been searching for at last You are the best thing see me through I never thought that any love could be so true I've found true love I've found true love You are the best thing You are the best thing You are the best thing come see me through I never thought that any love could be so true I've found true love I've found true love You are the best thing I've ever had Got a feelin', I've got the feelin' yeah You are the best thing
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Written by: Peter Cunnah
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27 facts about this song
Genre Classification"U R the Best Thing" by D:Ream falls into the Dance-pop and Synth-pop genres. It exhibits electronic beats and high-energy dance rhythms, typical of these music categories.
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Release YearThe song "U R the Best Thing" was originally released in 1992. However, it did not gain popularity until it was re-released in 1993 where it reached higher rankings on the charts.
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Chart RankingsUpon its re-release in the UK in April 1993, the song peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. Its re-release in 1994 saw it climb to number 4, becoming D:Ream's most successful hit after "Things Can Only Get Better."
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Album Details"U R the Best Thing" is from the album "D:Ream On Volume 1." This debut album by the Northern Irish band was released in 1993.
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Song LengthThe original single track has a running time of about 4 minutes and 5 seconds. However, there are variations in the length due to several remix versions available.
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Band MembersThe key members of D:Ream when "U R the Best Thing" was released include Peter Cunnah, lead vocals, and Al McKenzie, keyboard player.
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Band FormationD:Ream originally formed in 1988 in Derry, Northern Ireland, long before "U R the Best Thing" was recorded.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough "U R the Best Thing" didn't win any specific awards, D:Ream as a band won an award at the Brits in 1994 for Best Dance Act.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of "U R the Best Thing" exist. Some prominent DJs have reworked the song, including Sasha and David Morales.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by music critics. Its catchy tune and dance rhythm have been praised for their fun and infectious qualities.
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Background InformationThe song's lyrics depict a positive outlook and it's considered an affirmation song embodying optimism and belief in good.
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Appearances in the Media"U R the Best Thing" was used in the soundtrack for the 2004 movie 'White Chicks.' It seems to have a pop culture lasting effect considering the decade gap between their release.
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Music Genre"U R the Best Thing" by D:Ream is classified under the synthpop, dance-pop, and electronic genres.
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Debut ReleaseThe song was first released as a single in 1992 but didn't gain much success initially.
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Re-releaseD:Ream re-released "U R the Best Thing" in 1993, and it became a breakthrough hit.
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Hit Ranking"U R the Best Thing" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart in 1994.
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Album InclusionAfter the re-released single became a hit, "U R the Best Thing" was also included in D:Ream's debut studio album called "D:Ream On Volume 1."
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Band MembersAt the time of the song's release, D:Ream consisted of two members, Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie.
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Scottish IdentityD:Ream, despite often being lumped in with the mid-90s English pop-dance acts, is actually Irish and was based in Northern Ireland.
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AwardsIn 1994, the song won the Ivor Novello Award for the Best Contemporary Song.
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Notable RemixThe remix of "U R the Best Thing" by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne is highly popular and contributed to the song's success.
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Lyrics SoundThe song's lyrics have been commonly described by listeners as uplifting and positive, much in line with D:Ream's other work.
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Music VideoThere are two music videos for "U R the Best Thing." The first was shot in 1992, and the second video was filmed in 1994.
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Song DurationThe full-length version of the song has a duration of about 6 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Samples UsedThe song uses a sample from Ce Ce Rogers's track "Someday," a significant tune from the late 1980s house music scene.
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Band's Success"U R the Best Thing" played a considerable part in D:Ream's rise to fame. After its release, it became a dance-floor classic.
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Later ImpactThe BBC used "U R The Best Thing" in a promotional campaign for its Radio 1 station in 1994.
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