The Best Thing

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About The Best Thing

"The Best Thing" is a song by American band Ivy on their second studio album, Apartment Life (1997). Released on September 12, 1997 by Atlantic Records, it was the band's major-label debut single and served as the parent album's lead single. The track was written by Dominique Durand, Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase, and was produced by the latter two. A pop song, "The Best Thing" is accompanied by several guitars and a keyboard. It was distributed to radio stations for airplay in September 1997, coinciding with the release of two CD singles. It was also released as a 7" single in Italy, where it was paired with the B-side track "A Nanny in Manhattan", performed by the American band Lilys. music critics praised "The Best Thing", with several calling it one of the catchiest tracks on Apartment Life. 


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She's reformed.
Just like the neighbor's girl.
She's coming home 
Into her wonder-world.
She's moving fast.
She's a superstar.
She's getting high.
She covers up her scars.

It's the best thing she's ever had.
It's the best thing she's ever had.

She's reformed. 
Just like the neighbor's girl.
She's coming home 
Wearing her fine-pressed curls.
She's driving fast.
She took the family car.
She's getting high.
She's never slipped so far.

It's the best thing she's ever had.
It's the best thing she's ever had.

She's reformed.
She took the family car.
She's getting high.
She's never slipped so far.

It's the best thing she's ever had.
It's the best thing she's ever had.
It's the best thing she's ever had.
It's the best thing she's ever had

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Ivy

Ivy, plural ivies (Hedera), is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to western, central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. more »

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Written by: ADAM L. SCHLESINGER, ANDY CHASE, DOMINIQUE DURAND

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"The Best Thing" is a pop song by the American indie pop band Ivy. It features a prominent spacey guitar work and melodic basslines backed by rhythmic drum beats.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Ivy's third studio album, "Long Distance," which was released on November 8, 2000.
Producer
"The Best Thing" was produced by the band's own members, Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase, who are also involved in writing and performing the song.
Genre
Ivy is known for their blend of indie pop and dream pop genre, which is also evident in "The Best Thing." The song combines a soft-pop sensibility with an equally dreamy undertone.
Lyric Interpretation
The song narrates the feeling of comfort and assurance in a relationship, signifying their partner as the 'best thing' in their life.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its sentimental lyrics and dreamy, catchy melodies. It had quite a good reaction from Ivy's fanbase as well.
Music Video
In the accompanying music video for "The Best Thing", band member Dominique Durand can be seen singing and performing with other members.
Streaming Platforms
It is available on various music streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.
Commercial Performance
Despite being a fan favorite, "The Best Thing" didn't chart in the United States. However, the album "Long Distance" did garner some commercial success.
Impact
The song "The Best Thing" contributed to Ivy's reputation for creating deep, melodic pop songs. It continues to be a significant part of Ivy's catalog.
Song Cover
"The Best Thing" was covered by the band Fountains of Wayne, which was also co-founded by Ivy member, Adam Schlesinger.
Band's Sad Demise
Tragically, Adam Schlesinger, who co-wrote "The Best Thing," passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19 complications. His contribution to the music scene, including his work with Ivy, will continue to be celebrated.

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