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The song has been covered numerous times by various artists, including [[Christina Milian]] |
The song has been covered numerous times by various artists, including [[Christina Milian]] with [[Carol Duboc]] and [[Minae Noji]], featured in the film ''[[Be Cool]]''), [[Sakura Tange|Sakura]], Dee Lewis (1988) and [[Lisa (musician)|Lisa]]. [[Mary J. Blige]] also covered the song in 2004 for the [[Gap (clothing retailer)|GAP]] clothing store company. Pop diva [[Sheena Easton]] covered the song for her disco album "[[Fabulous]]" in 2001. [[Phoebe Snow]] does a version on her 1989 album ''Something Real'' with a horn section backing her up that includes [[Randy Brecker]], [[Tom Scott]] and [[John Faddis]]. |
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The song has also been used in reality shows, such as in [[Australian Idol 2006]], in which it was sung by [[Lavina Williams]], in the fourth season of [[American Idol]], in which it was sung by [[Vonzell Solomon]], in the second season of [[Pinoy Dream Academy]], in which it was sung by [[Liezel Garcia]], and in the sixth season of the American [[Dancing with the Stars]] (Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska danced to it in the sixth week of competition). |
The song has also been used in reality shows, such as in [[Australian Idol 2006]], in which it was sung by [[Lavina Williams]], in the fourth season of [[American Idol]], in which it was sung by [[Vonzell Solomon]], in the second season of [[Pinoy Dream Academy]], in which it was sung by [[Liezel Garcia]], and in the sixth season of the American [[Dancing with the Stars]] (Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska danced to it in the sixth week of competition). |
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"Best of My Love" is a disco song by the band The Emotions released as a single from their album Rejoice (1977). The song was composed by Maurice White and Al McKay of Earth, Wind & Fire Earth, Wind & Fire would later team up with the Emotions for the 1979 hit "Boogie Wonderland". Best of My Love won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and also won an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single.[1][2]
The song was listed at #87 on Billboard's Greatest Song's of all time.[2] and it was the third biggest Pop song of 1977 and the fifth biggest R&B song of 1977[3][4] Best of My Love has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[5]
Song description
The song has an upbeat vibe, with a prominent bass line and horns accenting the drums between the verses and chorus.
Chart performance
The single achieved huge success, remaining on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 5 non-consecutive weeks.[6] The song managed to stay at the top spot of the chart for four consecutive weeks, but was interrupted by Andy Gibb's "I Just Want To Be Your Everything". The single returned and spent an additional week on top of the Billboard Hot 100. On the disco chart, "Best of My Love" would peak at number eleven. [7]. Eventually, the single received a Platinum certification from RIAA, becoming The Emotions' biggest hit to date and their only single to receive a certification.
Covers
The song has been covered numerous times by various artists, including Christina Milian with Carol Duboc and Minae Noji, featured in the film Be Cool), Sakura, Dee Lewis (1988) and Lisa. Mary J. Blige also covered the song in 2004 for the GAP clothing store company. Pop diva Sheena Easton covered the song for her disco album "Fabulous" in 2001. Phoebe Snow does a version on her 1989 album Something Real with a horn section backing her up that includes Randy Brecker, Tom Scott and John Faddis.
The song has also been used in reality shows, such as in Australian Idol 2006, in which it was sung by Lavina Williams, in the fourth season of American Idol, in which it was sung by Vonzell Solomon, in the second season of Pinoy Dream Academy, in which it was sung by Liezel Garcia, and in the sixth season of the American Dancing with the Stars (Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska danced to it in the sixth week of competition).
There is also a Dutch version of the song, sung by former Dutch Idols-finalist Dewi Pechler. This version is called "Het Beste Van Mij" and is an exclusive airplay single for the Dutch radio station 100%NL.
Usage in film
The song has appeared in many films, including Boogie Nights (1997), Summer of Sam (1999), The Wendell Baker Story (2005), Mission Impossible III (2006) and The Holiday (2006).
The song was also covered by Christina Milian, Carol Duboc and Minae Noji featured in the film Be Cool (2005).
Derivatives
"Best of My Love" was allegedly sampled without permission in Mariah Carey's single "Emotions", resulting in a lawsuit.[8].
The tune was used for WNBC-TV in New York to promote their News 4 New York newscasts in 1980.
References
- ^ Rejoice - Billboard Charts and Awards on Allmusic.com
- ^ [American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single on rockonthenet.com]
- ^ Top Pop songs of 1977
- ^ Top R&B songs of 1977
- ^ RIAA Certification for Best of My Love
- ^ "allmusic (((Rejoice > Overview )))". Retrieved 2008-04-13.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 89.
- ^ [1]