You're My Best Friend
Queen
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Ooh you make me live Whatever this world can give to me It's you you're all I see Ooh you make me live now honey Ooh you make me live Ooh you're the best friend that I ever had I've been with you such a long time You're my sunshine and I want you to know That my feelings are true I really love you Oh you're my best friend Ooh you make me live Ooh I've been wandering round But I still come back to you In rain or shine You've stood by me girl I'm happy at home You're my best friend Ooh you make me live Whenever this world is cruel to me I got you to help me forgive Ooh you make me live now honey Ooh you make me live You're the first one When things turn out bad You know I'll never be lonely You're my only one And I love the things I really love the things that you do Ooh you're my best friend Ooh you make me live I'm happy at home You're my best friend Oh you're my best friend Ooh you make me live You're my best friend
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Written by: John Deacon
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10 facts about this song
Composition"You're My Best Friend" was composed by John Deacon, the bassist for Queen. This was the very first song that he wrote for the band.
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RecordingsThe song was part of Queen's 1975 album 'A Night at the Opera'. It also exists in the live album 'Rock Montreal & Live Aid' where it was performed but not included in the original 'Live Aid' video.
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InstrumentsJohn Deacon wrote the song on the piano, even though he wasn't a piano player by standard. He used the electric piano, which was considered as an unconventional instrument during that time.
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Chart performance"You're My Best Friend" performed well commercially. It reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart and became Queen's second top 10 hit in America, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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DedicationDeacon wrote the song for his wife, Veronica Tetzlaff. They have been married since January 1975, and the song serves as a special tribute to her.
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Billboard Ranking"You're My Best Friend" was ranked number 31 on Billboard's "Greatest of All Time Hot 100" in 2015.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often played at weddings and gatherings due to its touching lyrics about friendship and love.
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Music VideoThe video for "You're My Best Friend" was recorded at Pinewood Studios and it uses loads of visual effects, which was considered innovative during that time.
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Notable PerformancesThe song was played by Queen in every one of their live concerts from 1977 until the last tour with Freddie Mercury in 1986.
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Cover versionsOver the years, "You're My Best Friend" has been covered by numerous artists, including Don Williams, J.D. Souther, and Straight No Chaser.
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