Best Friend

Brandy

About Best Friend

"Best Friend" is a dance song with urban and R&B influences by American singer Brandy. It was written by Keith Crouch, and Glenn McKinney and produced by Krouch for her self-titled debut studio album, Brandy (1994). The song released as the album's third single in June 1995 (see 1995 in music). With peak positions of number 11 in New Zealand and number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 the song was moderately successful. However, "Best Friend" peaked at number 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was also featured on her hit series Moesha where she and Kim (Countess Vaughn) cheerleading in the final scene of the episode "Friends" that aired in the same year. Hence the title of the song, the song was dedicated to her brother Ray J. Brandy performed the song on Soul Train (1994) and Showtime at the Apollo (October 1995). 


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1994
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Whenever I'm down, I call on you, my friend
A helping hand you lend in my time of need, so I
I'm calling you now, just to make it through
What else can I do, don't you hear my pleas?
Friends may come, and friends may go

But you should know that
I've got your back, it's automatic
So never hesitate to call
Cause I'm your sister and always for ya, and I

I don't know what I'd ever do without you
From the beginning to the end
You've always been here right beside me
So, I'll call you my best friend
Through the good times and the bad ones
Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes, and
That's you as my best friend

Whenever I'm down
With all that's going on, it's really going on
Just one of those days
You say the right thing to keep me moving
To keep me going strong; what else can I say?

Friends are there through thick and thin
Well, I've been told that
And I believe that it's automatic
Call me when you need a friend
Cause I'm your sister and always for ya, and I don't know

I don't know what I'd ever do without you
From the beginning to the end
You've always been here right beside me
So, I'll call you my best friend
Through the good times and the bad ones
Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes, and
That's you as my best friend

I don't know what I'd ever do without you
From the beginning to the end
You've always been here right beside me
So, I'll call you my best friend
Through the good times and the bad ones
Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes, and
That's you as my best friend

I'll be there for you
When you're going through
Wouldn't you be my friend?
Friend, you can count on me
Call me when you need me

I don't know what I'd ever do without you
From the beginning to the end
You've always been here right beside me
So, I'll call you my best friend
Through the good times and the bad ones
Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes, and
That's you as my best friend

I don't know what I'd ever do without you
From the beginning to the end
You've always been here right beside me
So, I'll call you my best friend
Through the good times and the bad ones
Whether I lose or if I win
I know one thing that never changes, and
That's you as my best friend

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Brandy

Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn—"burnt wine") is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, while some are simply coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of such aging (and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring). more »

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Written by: Glenn A McKinney, Edward Crouch Keith

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Best Friend" is a song from Brandy's self-titled debut album, "Brandy," which was released in 1994.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1995, making it her third top 10 hit on the chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Best Friend" was directed by Matthew Rolston, a prominent music video and film director.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Brandy's relationship with her brother, Ray J, with whom she remains very close to date.
Song Genre
Brandy's "Best Friend" is a R&B single that also features elements of pop and hip hop.
Production Details
The song was produced by Keith Crouch, who has worked extensively with Brandy.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered numerous times, including on the TV show Glee's soundtrack.
Nominations
"Best Friend" earned a nomination for the 1995 MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video.
Collaborations
“Best Friend” features background vocals by Robin Thicke, who was relatively unknown at the time.
Friendship Message
: The song is often celebrated for its uplifting and positive message about friendship.

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