The Best Thing For You
Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, Gordon Jenkins Orchestra, Ethel Merman
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Please let me say from the start I don't pretend to be smart I just suggest what I think best Having your interest at heart I only want what's the best thing for you And the best thing for you would be me I've been convinced after thinking it through That the best thing for you would be me Every day To myself I say Point the way What will it be I ask myself what's the best thing for you And myself and I seem to agree That the best thing for you would be me
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Best Thing for You" is not originally sung by Ethel Merman but it was a song from the musical "Call Me Madam", where Merman starred.
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Composer and LyricistThis track was composed and written by Irving Berlin, a well-known and respected figure in the American music industry.
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Release YearThe song, as a part of the musical "Call Me Madam", was first presented in 1950. Ethel Merman’s own rendition of the song became popular among music enthusiasts.
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Record Label"The Best Thing for You" by Ethel Merman was released under Decca Records, a music record label founded in 1929.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about self-sacrifice in a romantic relationship. The singer expresses that leaving the relationship will be the best thing for their partner.
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Other VersionsSeveral artists have done their renditions of "The Best Thing for You", including famous musicians like Bing Crosby and Diana Krall.
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Musical Success"Call Me Madam", the musical where the song originated, was a massive success. It won a Tony award for Best Original Score in 1951.
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Track LengthEthel Merman's recorded version of "The Best Thing for You" is approximately 2 minutes and 48 seconds long.
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Ethel Merman's CareerEthel Merman is most known for her powerful and distinctive vocal style, and she is considered one of the greatest performers in the history of Broadway musicals.
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Live PerformanceThe song "The Best Thing for You" is often performed live in theaters during the run of the musical "Call Me Madam". Ethel Merman herself has delivered many live performances of this song.
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Style of the Song"The Best Thing for You" is a classic pop song with elements of Broadway-style music, showcasing Ethel Merman's robust and expressive voice.
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