Giving You the Best That I Got
Anita Baker
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Ain't there something I can give you In exchange for everything you give to me Read my mind and make me feel just fine When I think my peace of mind is out of reach The scales are sometimes unbalanced And you bear the weight of all that has to be I hope you see that you can lean on me And together we can calm a stormy sea We love so strong and so unselfishly And I tell you now that I made a vow I'm giving you the best that I got, baby Yes I tell you now, that I made a vow I'm giving you the best that I got, honey Everybody's got opinions About the way they think our story's gonna end Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill Everybody's gonna have to think again We love so strong and so unselfishly They don't bother me so I'm gonna keep on Giving you the best that I got, baby They don't bother me, said I'm gonna keep on Giving you the best that I got, listen baby Somebody understands me Somebody gave his heart to me I stumbled my whole life long Always on my own, now I'm home My weary mind is rested And I feel as if my home is in your arms Fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song And I think I want to sing it forever We love so strong and so unselfishly And I made a vow so I tell you now I'm giving you the best that I got, baby I bet everything on my wedding ring I'm giving you the best that I got, Givin' it to you baby
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Written by: BRICKLEBANK, KENRIC, CLAIRE LOUISE CLARKE, LISA BRICKLEBANK
Lyrics © RAH EMOTION, INC.
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20 facts about this song
Artist Background"Giving You the Best That I Got" is a song by American R&B singer-songer Anita Baker.
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Song's PeakThe song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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DurationThe running duration of the song is 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
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AlbumIt's the title track of Baker's third studio album, released in 1988.
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AwardsThe song, along with the album, netted Baker three Grammy Awards and two Soul Train Music Awards in 1989.
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SongwriterThe song was co-written by Baker, along with Randy Holland and Skip Scarborough.
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RecognitionThe song remains as one of Baker's most popular songs.
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GenreThe song is a blend of soul, jazz and adult contemporary.
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UK Chart"Giving You the Best That I Got" also made an impressive impact on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 44.
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Billboard R&B chartsThe single was also number one on the Billboard R&B charts for two weeks.
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MessageThe song's lyrical content revolves around love and dedication to a partner.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Baker singing in a downtown nightclub, further enhancing its jazzy appeal.
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Platinum Record"Giving You the Best That I Got" was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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PopularityThe song was Anita Baker's biggest hit on the Pop charts.
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its piano introductory and smooth jazz undertones.
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Sample UsageParts of the song have been sampled by several other artists in their tracks, like UK girl group Mis-Teeq.
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ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics, many praising Baker's vocal performance and the song's production.
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InfluenceThe success of "Giving You the Best That I Got" paved the way for Anita Baker's further success in the R&B and Adult Contemporary genres.
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Chart PerformanceBesides its number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the song also peaked at number 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Legacy"Giving You the Best That I Got" has remained a staple in Baker's discography and continues to be played on Adult Contemporary and R&B radio stations.
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