Save the Best for Last

Vanessa Williams

About Save the Best for Last

"Save the Best for Last" is a 1992 song performed by Vanessa Williams and written by Phil Galdston, Wendy Waldman, and Jon Lind in March 1989. It is considered Williams' signature song and was released as the third single from her second studio album The Comfort Zone. The song is a ballad about a young female admirer of a single man who stands by and watches as the object of her desires goes through years of dating, before he finally unexpectedly decides to initiate a relationship with the singer. The lyrics' redemptive themes resonated with Williams' story, as she had put together a successful music career following her earlier Miss America resignation scandal. The song was a commercial and critical success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five weeks, and was ranked fourth on Billboard's Top 100 hits of 1992 list, becoming the biggest success of Williams' music career. ASCAP named it Song of the Year in 1992; it was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and Record of the Year in 1993. 


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Sometimes the snow comes down in june
sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
I see the passion in your eyes
sometimes It's all a big surprise

'cause there was a time when all I did was wish
you'd tell me this was love
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
but some how it's enough

and now we're standing face to face 
Isn't this world a crazy place
just when I thought our chance had passed
you go and save the best for last

all of the night you came to me
when so silly girl have set you free
you wondered how you'd make it through
I wondered what was wrong with you

'cause how could you give your love to someone else
and share your dreams with me
sometimes the very thing your looking for
is the one thing you can't see

and now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
just when I thought our chance had passed
you go and save the best for last

sometimes the very thing you're looking for 
is the one thing you can't see

sometimes the snow comes down in june
sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
just when I thought our chance had passed
you go and save the best for last

you went and saved the best for last

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Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first woman of African-American descent to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983. However, a scandal arose the following year when, a few weeks prior to the end of her reign, Williams learned that Penthouse magazine would be publishing unauthorized nude photographs of her in an upcoming issue. Amid growing media controversy and scrutiny, Williams resigned as Miss America in July 1984 (under pressure from the Miss America Organization), and was replaced by first runner-up Miss New Jersey Suzette Charles. Thirty-two years later, Miss America CEO Sam Haskell offered her a public apology … more »

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Written by: Phil Galdston, Jon Lind, Wendy Waldman-Parker

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Save The Best For Last" is sung by American singer, actress and fashion designer Vanessa Williams. She was the first African-American woman to win the Miss America title in 1983.
Fame and Recognition
The song is one of Vanessa Williams' most popular singles. It was a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remaining there for five weeks in 1992.
Song Background
"Save The Best For Last" was not originally intended for Vanessa Williams. Various artists like Anita Baker and Whitney Houston turned it down before it was passed to Williams.
Song Creation
The song was written by Phil Galdston, Wendy Waldman, and Jon Lind. It was part of Vanessa Williams' second studio album, "The Comfort Zone".
Genre and Theme
The song is a pop ballad and expresses a theme of romantic reflection, highlighting the concept of unexpected love that was always there.
Awards and Nominations
"Save The Best For Last" received three Grammy nominations in 1993, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
International Success
It achieved great international success as well, reaching number one in Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada. It also reached the top 5 in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Other Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including American country music artist Kenny Rogers who featured it in his album "Timepiece" in 1994.
Use in Media
The song has been used in numerous films and television series. Notably, it was featured in the opening scene of the film "The Object of My Affection" and was included in the season 2 finale of the television series "Pose".
Sales Performance
As of 2019, "Save The Best For Last" has sold over 600,000 copies in the United States, earning a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

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