We've Saved the Best for Last

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Smokey Robinson, Kenny G

About We've Saved the Best for Last

"We've Saved the Best for Last" is a song by American saxophonist Kenny G featuring American singer Smokey Robinson, from his fifth studio album Silhouette. The song was released in 1989 as Kenny G's third single from the album. The song reached number 4 on US adult contemporary, number 47 on US Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on US R&B chart.


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2014
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Now that we are older,
Our hearts have all grown up.
Just a little wiser,
But are we wise enough?
Watching imitations of the real thing.
You and I have both been fooled before.

But this time, we win.
Our ship has just come in.
Forget the past.
We've saved the best for last.

Now that we are younger
Than we were last night.
You can be my arrow,
I'll be your guiding light.
There isn't any danger we can't handle.

But this time, we win.
Our ship has just come in.
Forget the past.
We've saved the best for last.
Tonight entwined.
This love is genuine.
Forget the past.
We've saved the best for last.
 
We've both had enough of hesistation.
Didn't matter, didn't matter.

But this time, we win.
Our ship has just come in.
Forget the past.
We've saved the best for last.
Tonight entwined.
This love is genuine.
Forget the past.
We've saved the best for last. [Repeat until fade]

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Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the popular Motown vocal group The Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as The Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the stage to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. more »

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Written by: DENNIS MATKOSKY, DENNIS JOSEPH MATKOSKY, JOSEPH PARDINI LOUIS, LOU PARDINI, PAUL HOWARD GORDON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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5 facts about this song

Song Composition & Release
1. The song "We've Saved the Best for Last" is performed by jazz saxophonist Kenny G, featuring vocals by American R&B/pop singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson. 2. It was released in the year 1989 as part of Kenny G's album, “Silhouette.” 3. This song was the third single released from this album after the title track and the song "Against Doctor's Orders."
Song Credits & Achievements
4. The lyrics for "We've Saved the Best for Last" were penned down by the songwriters Dennis Matkosky and Lou Pardini. 5. The song was a commercial success and reached No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 18 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. 6. It also stands as one of the most successful collaborations between Kenny G and a vocalist in his career.
Song Style & Interpretation
7. As is typical with Kenny G’s style, the song blends jazz and pop genres, featuring his smooth saxophone playing. 8. Smokey Robinson's soulful vocals give an additional depth to the overall mood of the song.
Kenny G's and Smokey Robinson's Career
9. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. 10. Apart from being a singer, Smokey Robinson is also recognized as one of the primary figures associated with Motown, an American record company.
Historical Context
11. This song came at a time when Kenny G was establishing himself as a significant force in the smooth jazz genre. 12. For Smokey Robinson, the collaboration presented an opportunity to be involved in a musical style that was a bit different than what he was generally known for.

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