B-side "The Big Boss Groove" Format 7", 12" Writer(s) Paul Weller | Released 1984 Label Polydor | |
Genre Soft rock
blue-eyed soul
pop rock | ||
"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 début album, Café Bleu (1984). Café Bleu was renamed My Ever Changing Moods in the United States to capitalise on the success of the first single.
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In the UK and Australasia, the song was released as a Double A-sided single with "The Big Boss Groove". Both the 7" and 12" formats were officially titled 'Groovin'", although edited versions of both songs appeared on the 7" 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.
Track listings
- "You're The Best Thing" — 4:18
- "The Big Boss Groove" — 3:40
- "You're The Best Thing" (Long Version) — 5:41
- "You're The Dub Thing" — 4:58
- "The Big Boss Groove" — 4:39