The Best Year of My Life

Eddie Rabbitt

About The Best Year of My Life

"The Best Year of My Life" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt, along with Even Stevens. It was released in September 1984 as the second single and title track from the album The Best Year of My Life. The single was Rabbitt's twelfth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. The song was written by Rabbitt and Even Stevens.


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1985
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We'll go down in history
Me lovin' you
You lovin' me, yeah 

There's something about
The way you kiss
It's in the stars, baby
We can't miss, no

Before you came along
My heart was down
Then you walked right in
And turned my world around

The best year of my life
Is the year that just went by
Since I met you

The best year of my life
Is the year that you made
All my dreams come true
And you'll always be the one
And every year to come
Will be the best year of my life

Baby, since you came along
My life's turned into a song, yeah
And in your misty eyes I see
Way beyond eternity, yeah
 
Your special kind of lovin' never fades
It just keeps on growin'
Stronger every day

The best year of my life
Is the year that just went by
Since I met you

The best year of my life
Is the year that you made
All my dreams come true
And you'll always be the one
And every year to come
Will be the best year of my life

The best year of my life
Is the year that just went by
Since I met you

The best year of my life
Is the year that you made
All my dreams come true
And you'll always be the one
And every year to come
Will be the best year of my life

The best year of my life

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Eddie Rabbitt

Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Later in the 1970s, Rabbitt helped to develop the crossover-influenced sound of country music prevalent in the 1980s with such hits as "Suspicions" and "Every Which Way but Loose." His duets "Friends and Lovers" and "You and I", with Juice Newton and Crystal Gayle respectively, later appeared on the soap operas Days of Our Lives and All My Children. more »

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Written by: BARRY DEVLIN, CHARLES LESLIE O'CONNOR, EAMON JOHN CARR, JAMES FRANCIS LOCKHART, JOHN MARTIN RICHARD FEAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Best Year of My Life" by Eddie Rabbitt falls under the Country genre, a style of music that originated in the Southern United States in the early 1920s.
Album Classification
The song was a part of Eddie Rabbitt's album "Radio Romance" which was released in the year 1982.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching the number one spot on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1984.
Collaboration
Eddie Rabbitt co-wrote "The Best Year of My Life" with the renowned American songwriter, Even Stevens. Their collaborations have often resulted in hit songs.
Inspiration
Eddie Rabbitt was known for drawing inspiration from his personal experiences for his songs. However, the specific inspiration for "The Best Year of My Life" has not been publicly discussed or documented.
Career Impact
This song helped cement Rabbitt's reputation as a significant singer in the world of Country music in the 1980s.
Trivia
Despite its title, "The Best Year of My Life" is not a positive song but rather a melancholic reflection on loss, showcasing Rabbitt's ability to evoke deep emotions.
Song Style
"The Best Year of My Life" is notable for its upbeat melody, which contrasts with its sad lyrics, a perfect example of what's often referred to as "sad banger" - a song that feels upbeat but features sad or melancholic lyrics.
Eddie Rabbitt's Legacy
Sadly, Rabbitt died in 1998 from lung cancer. However, songs like "The Best Year of My Life" continue to keep his legacy alive.
Catalog
"The Best Year of My Life" is one of the best known songs from Eddie Rabbitt's extensive catalog, which spans across two decades and includes hits like "I Love a Rainy Night" and "Drivin' My Life Away".

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