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You're the Best Thing
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Wikipedia article
"'You're the Best Thing'" is a song by the English band the Style Council which was their sixth single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, recorded at Weller's own studio Solid Bond Studios, and was released in 1984. It is the second single from the band's dbut album, 'Caf Bleu' (1984). Caf Bleu was renamed 'My Ever Changing Moods' in the United States to capitalise on the success of the first single.
Versions
The 7-inch single version of the song adds a saxophone solo that is not present in the original album version. Certain editions of the 'My Ever Changing Moods' album in the U.S. feature this single version in place of the full-length album version that appeared on all editions of 'Caf Bleu'.
In the UK and Australasia, the song was released as a Double A-sided single with "The Big Boss Groove". Both the 7-inch and 12-inch formats were officially titled 'Groovin'", although edited versions of both songs appeared on the 7-inch release.
Compilation appearances
As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by The Style Council. The song was included on 'The Singular Adventures of The Style Council', 'The Complete Adventures of The Style Council', and 'Greatest Hits'.
Music video
The music video for "You're the Best Thing" was directed by Tim Pope.
Track listings
; 7-inch single (UK)
# "You're The Best Thing" 4:18
# "The Big Boss Groove" 3:40
; 12-inch single (UK)
# "You're The Best Thing" (Long Version) 5:41
# "You're The Dub Thing" 4:58
# "The Big Boss Groove" 4:39
Charts
Weekly charts
References
Category:1984 singles
Category:The Style Council songs
Category:Songs written by Paul Weller
Category:1984 songs
Category:Polydor Records singles
Category:Soul ballads
Category:1980s ballads
Category:Music videos directed by Tim Pope
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