The Best Day
George Strait
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We loaded up my old station wagon With a tent, Coleman, sleeping bags Some fishin' poles, a cooler of cokes, Three days before we had to back When your seven and your in your seventh heaven Going campin' in the wild outdoors As we turned off on that old dirt road he look at me and swore Dad, this could be the best day of my life Been dreamin' day and night about the fun we'll have Just me and you doing what I've always wanted to I'm the luckiest boy alive This is the best day of my life His fifteenth birthday rolled around Classic cars were his thing When I pulled in the drive with that old 'vette I thought that boy would go insane When you're in your teens your dreams revolve around four spinning wheels We're not zoned in till it was new again And as he sat behind the wheel He said Dad this could be the best day of my life Been dreamin' day and night about the fun we've had Just me and you doin' what I've always wanted too I'm the luckiest boy around This is the best day of my life Standin' in the middle of the room Back of the church with our tuxes on Lookin' at him I said I can't believe son that you've grown He said dad this could be the best day of my life Been dreamin' day and night About being like you Just me and her Watching you and mom I've learned I'm the luckiest man alive This is the best day of my life I'm the luckiest man alive This is the best day of my life
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Written by: CARSON CHAMBERLAIN, DEAN DILLON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Rank"The Best Day" by George Strait was released in 2000 as a part of his album "Latest Greatest Straitest Hits". It achieved the number one ranking on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Album Performance"Latest Greatest Straitest Hits", the album containing "The Best Day", was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating strong commercial success.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics narrate a story of a father's relationship with his son, depicting the son's best days at different phases of his life.
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Song Composition“The Best Day” was written by Dean Dillon and Carson Chamberlain, two prolific country music songwriters who have frequently collaborated with George Strait.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Steven Goldmann, was filmed at Longhorn Cavern State Park in Texas, Jerry World in Arlington, Texas, and Austin.
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Peak Billboard PositionIt spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Country charts, including two weeks at number one.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including father and son duo, Jeff and Sheri Easter.
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Famous LyricsOne of the most famous lyrics of the song is "Yes, today's the day I've been waiting for", capturing the excitement and anticipation of memorable life events.
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Legacy"The Best Day" is seen as one of George Strait's most emotive songs, and has continued to be popular long after its initial release.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song was notably used in a JCPenney Father's Day commercial campaign, which had a significant impact on its popularity.
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