The Girl of My Best Friend

Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry

About The Girl of My Best Friend

"The Girl of My Best Friend" is a song written by Sam Bobrick and Beverly Ross and first released in 1959 by Charlie Blackwell as the B-side to his single "Choppin' Mountains". It was later recorded by Marty Vine in 1960. It was made famous as a cover by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires in 1960, the song peaked at No.9 in the U. K. singles chart (in 1976). It has also been covered by Ral Donner in 1960 (No.19 U. S.), Johnny Burnette in 1962 and by Bryan Ferry for his 1993 covers album Taxi. A dance hall version was also released as a single in the 1990 by Tippa Irie and Peter Spence on GT's Records and Mango. 


Year:
1999
81 
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The way she walks
The way she talks
How long I can I pretend
Oh I can´t help it i´m in love
With the girl of my best friend
Her lovely hair her skin so fair
I could go on ´n´ never end
No I can´t help it i´m love
With the girl of my best friend
I want to tell her how I love her so
And hold her in my arms, but then
What if she got real mad and told him so
I could never face either once again
The way they kiss their happiness
Will my aching heart ever mend
Or will I always be in love
With the girl of my best friend
Never end
Never end
Never end

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Bryan Ferry

Bryan Ferry, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. Ferry began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of Roxy Music, which continues to the present day. more »

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Written by: BEVERLY ROSS, SAM BOBRICK

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6 facts about this song

Creation & Release by Elvis Presley
The song "The Girl of My Best Friend" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. -This song was part of the album titled, "Elvis is Back!” which was released in 1960.
Details about the Song
The song explores the theme of unrequited romance and centers around the singer's affection for his best friend's girl. - R. Blackwell and B. Bobrick penned the lyrics of the song.
Elvis Presley’s Version
Despite being one of the songs on Elvis Presley's comeback album, "The Girl of My Best Friend" was never officially released as a single in the U.S. - However, it was released as a single in the United Kingdom in 1961 and reached #9 in the UK Singles chart.
Bryan Ferry’s Version
Bryan Ferry, the lead vocalist of the rock band Roxy Music, covered "The Girl of My Best Friend" in 1993. - Ferry's version was part of his covers album "Taxi," which consisted of multiple interpretations of classic songs.
Reception to Bryan Ferry’s Version
Despite Ferry's popularity and successful interpretation of other artists’ songs, his version of "The Girl of My Best Friend" did not chart in the UK or the U.S.
Legacy of the Song
The song remains a beloved part of Elvis Presley's catalog and has been covered by several artists apart from Bryan Ferry. - "The Girl of My Best Friend" continues to resonate with audiences due to its timeless theme and Elvis Presley's iconic rendition.

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