Best Thing

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About Best Thing

"Best Thing" is the first single released by the band Styx from their self-titled debut album, Styx (1972). It charted at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also included on the original release of the band's fourth album, Man of Miracles (1974).


Year:
1977
3:13
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Your loving seemed to be the best thing
That I ever had
Your loving seemed to be the best thing
That I ever had

Your loving seemed to be the best thing
That I ever had
Your loving seemed to be the best thing
That I ever had

Silk and satin make me wonder
Just who I am
To be with you in times of slumber
Makin' me a man

I haven't known you for a very long time
But it's on my mind what I want to do
A trip to the skies we begin to fly
Oh

All the riches I have taken
From you every night
Pay you back someday with interest
'Cause your loving makes it right
Yeah

Your loving seemed to be the best thing
That I ever had
Your loving seemed to be the best thing
That I ever, ever had
Oh yeah

Best thing

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Styx

The Styx (Ancient Greek: Στύξ, also meaning "hate" and "detestation") (adjectival form: Stygian, /ˈstɪdʒiən/) is a river in Greek mythology that formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld (often called Hades which is also the name of this domain's ruler). The rivers Styx, Phlegethon, Acheron, and Cocytus all converge at the center of the underworld on a great marsh, which is also sometimes called the Styx. The important rivers of the underworld are Lethe, Eridanos, and Alpheus. more »

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Written by: DENNIS DEYOUNG, JAMES YOUNG

Lyrics © CRISTY LANE MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Best Thing" is a song by the American band Styx and is featured on their debut self-titled album which was released in 1972.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band's main songwriters, Dennis DeYoung, and James Young.
Chart Performance
"Best Thing" was released as a single and reached the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 82. This was considerable for a debut album single.
Initial Reception
The song received critical acclaim upon its release for its soaring vocals and complex arrangement, a signature of the band's early progressive rock sound.
Album Sales
The album "Styx" didn't perform well in terms of sales until the band became popular later in the 1970s, following which fans began to discover their initial works like "Best Thing".
Band Members
During the recording of "Best Thing", Styx consisted of members Dennis DeYoung, James Young, Chuck Panozzo, and John Panozzo.
Musical Style
"Best Thing" is known for its mix of hard rock and progressive rock, giving it a unique sound compared to the pop-oriented direction Styx would take later in their career.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Best Thing", like many Styx songs, are noted for their romantic nature, with the song focusing on the theme of newfound love.
Record Label
The song "Best Thing" and the band's debut album were released under the Wooden Nickel Records label before they switched to A&M Records.
Live Performances
Despite its initial popularity, "Best Thing" is not frequently featured in the band's live setlists.
Track Length
The original album version of the song runs for four minutes and thirteen seconds.

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