You Are the Best Thing
Ray LaMontagne
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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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Written by: Raycharles Lamontagne
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10 facts about this song
Release"You Are the Best Thing" was released in 2008.
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AlbumThe song is the lead single from LaMontagne's third studio album, "Gossip in the Grain".
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GenreThe track beautifully blends elements of soul and folk music.
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SalesDespite not landing on the Billboard charts, "You Are the Best Thing" has sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S. alone.
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Music VideoA noteworthy fact is that the song does not have an official music video.
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PerformanceThe song remains a consistent feature in Ray LaMontagne concerts and was notably performed live on television shows like Late Show with David Letterman.
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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".
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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.
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Critical responseThe powerful lyrics and soulful execution of the song have received critical praise since release, often considered as one of LaMontagne's best works.
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AwardsEven 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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