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Ray LaMontagne — You are the Best Thing
Album: Gossip In The Grain
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Released: 2008
Length: 3:22
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Baby
It's been a long day,
Baby
Things ain't been going my way
You know I need you here
To clear my mind
All the time

And baby
The way you move me,
It's crazy
It's like you see right through me
And make it easier
Believe me,
You don't even have to try

Oh, because

You are the best thing
(you're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

Baby
We've come a long way
Baby
You know I hope and I pray
That you believe me
When I say
This love will never fade away

Oh, because

You are the best thing
(you're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

Both of us have known love before,
To come on all promising like a spring
Then walk on out the door
Our hearts are strong and our hearts are kind
Let me tell you just exactly what's on my mind

You are the best thing
(you're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

You are the best thing
(you're the best thing)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, baby)
You are the best thing
(you're the best thing, ooh)
Ever happened to me

You are the best thing
You are the best thing
You are the best thing
That ever happened to me
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easy 9 for me.Was 8
Posted 1 year ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
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Posted 2 years ago by patsachajuno    [ Reply ]
The opening made me think this was a Tom Jones song. 
We need more Tom Jones here.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this one in the Main Mix, BillG!!

I do have this one as a 10, for the soul influences and great memories dancing with my gal while drinking wine at home.

Long Live RP!!
Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
That intro made me think a '70's variety show was beginning! 
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Nice, but I'd rather hear the backup singers out in front on this one. 
Posted 3 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
What a nice surprise! I'm used to LaMontagne's folk music, but this little piece of soul is good to the ears... and to the heart :) 
Posted 4 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
A nice sentiment in this song. 
Posted 4 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 jfulton wrote:
I'm really surprised to hear the negative comments. I love Ray Lamontagne. I love his voice, his emotion and his songwriting. I guess that's the variety of life, I'm still surprised though, the music on this channel is really good, but I guess that's why they play it for you rather than let you play it.
 
It really is a mystery to me, too. Honestly, Mr. LaMontagne's voice makes me want to throw up. But why do I love Joe Cocker? Not logical, is it?
Posted 13 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Not a hug LaMontagne fan, but this is my favorite song from him.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}I need to play this song for my fiancé! I love RP!
Posted 13 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
 jfulton wrote:
I'm really surprised to hear the negative comments. I love Ray Lamontagne. I love his voice, his emotion and his songwriting. I guess that's the variety of life, I'm still surprised though, the music on this channel is really good, but I guess that's why they play it for you rather than let you play it.
 
Agree on all counts.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
saxy!!!! love you ray
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
This song has a real Otis Redding feel to it.
 


You're quite right, sir.
Posted 13 years ago by Sabata    [ Reply ]
 rp1125 wrote:
nice segue from young-holt, but not a great song
 
'swat I was thinkin'.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
nice segue from young-holt, but not a great song
Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]
I am undecided on this one. His voice seems to be getting on my nerves a bit and this song sounds pretty derivative. Hmm...maybe I'm not on the fence after all. {#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
This song has a real Otis Redding feel to it.
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
This song is beautifully written and dynamic
Posted 14 years ago by hbrown83    [ Reply ]
I'm really surprised to hear the negative comments. I love Ray Lamontagne. I love his voice, his emotion and his songwriting. I guess that's the variety of life, I'm still surprised though, the music on this channel is really good, but I guess that's why they play it for you rather than let you play it.
Posted 15 years ago by jfulton    [ Reply ]
 radiojunkie wrote:
Well, that's convenient. Just a few hours ago I commented when Solomon Burke's "None Of Us Are Free" was played:

Am I the only one who thinks Ray LaMontagne lifted "You Are The Best Thing" directly from this?

So—am I?
 
yes


Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:

I was thinking more Ray Charles' "Heaven Help Us All."

 
Definitely.
Posted 15 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Well, that's convenient. Just a few hours ago I commented when Solomon Burke's "None Of Us Are Free" was played:

Am I the only one who thinks Ray LaMontagne lifted "You Are The Best Thing" directly from this?

So—am I?
Posted 15 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
 to_the_eleven wrote:
Is it too much to ask for Joss Stone and this guy to move away together somewhere?  I'm sure they'd get along and we wouldn't have to hear them anymore.

 

{#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
beautiful!!!
Posted 15 years ago by ranesjr    [ Reply ]
I was surprised to hear that he is musical guest on SNL this weekend!
Posted 15 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
I just can't listen to this guys voice anymore. Fingernails on a chalk board!
Posted 15 years ago by bbHappy    [ Reply ]
Is it too much to ask for Joss Stone and this guy to move away together somewhere?  I'm sure they'd get along and we wouldn't have to hear them anymore.

Posted 15 years ago by to_the_eleven    [ Reply ]
 vivakitty wrote:
And does anybody else hear a tiny bit of "Yesterme Yesteryou Yesterday" in the beginning, before the vocals start.

 
I suppose I do, now that you mention it. I was thinking more Ray Charles' "Heaven Help Us All."

Posted 15 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Ok, fine.  I give up.  I'll buy this album because I keep hearing so many good songs on it.

For the "overplay" people, do you mean overplayed here?  Or on radio?  Because I've never heard Ray LaMontagne except on RP.  My local radio sucks.

And does anybody else hear a tiny bit of "Yesterme Yesteryou Yesterday" in the beginning, before the vocals start.

Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
I usually refrain from negative comments. But I have to agree. Genius album that is getting killed by being overplayed.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Love Ray, generally.  This is getting played to death, though.  Maybe not here.  But when I (gasp) happen to hear the sound of commercial radio in my travels, it seems he's getting plenty of air time.  Just saying.  Don't bite my head off. 
Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
This guy is like a chameleon, always changing. Yes I do hear Joe Cocker in this one. Terrific!.{#Cheers}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
How can you hate on a guy like Ray? {#Think}
Posted 15 years ago by slickskater52    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
From listening to this guys stuff which I have found on RP, I think this guy is worth a listen. I am liking this song...a bit Joe Cocker, a bit Motown.
 
Agreed.  Check it out...his birth name is Ray Charles J. LaMontagne.  That ought to tell us something, eh?  I have come to like the stuff I've heard on RP.  I like the manner in which he decided to turn to music as a career even better...sort of a "take this shoe and shove it" kinda thing.  Nice work RCJL! {#Cheers}


Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 DELTA__9__FOOLS wrote:
This sounds really out of date.
 
i pity you, fool ;)

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
What a great voice and songwriting talent! I'm glad he's on the scene! {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
sing that soul brother!
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Jesus Christ Superstar?
Posted 15 years ago by -Cor-    [ Reply ]
From listening to this guys stuff which I have found on RP, I think this guy is worth a listen. I am liking this song...a bit Joe Cocker, a bit Motown.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Lalalalalalalaaalalalalalalalaaaalalalalalalalalalalalaaaaaaaalalalalalalalaaaaaalalalalalalalalala.  WTF?
Posted 16 years ago by oso_negro    [ Reply ]
the more I hear this guy on RP the more annoyed I get, really starting to hit a very raw nerve.  enuf Bill, time to move on to another album, how about something from the new Neil Young, for that matter any N.Young or Dylan would work for me, or more recent...thievery corp.
Posted 16 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
This sounds really out of date.
Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
 bugleboy624 wrote:
WHAT!? Bill these transitions are hurting my brain.

Ray Lamontagne - You are the Best Thing
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Zorba The Greek
Cake - Never There

{#Frustrated} {#Eyes} YEEEEEEAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGH!!!!!!
 
Welp, the set is rockin today....

Ray LaMontagne - You are the Best Thing
Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal
Neko Case - Maybe Sparrow
Joe Henry - Go with God

and plenty more goodies before that {#Dance}
Posted 16 years ago by lalalisa25    [ Reply ]
WHAT!? Bill these transitions are hurting my brain.

Ray Lamontagne - You are the Best Thing
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Zorba The Greek
Cake - Never There

{#Frustrated} {#Eyes} YEEEEEEAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGH!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
Dig this song, though it's a bit different from the Ray I got to know a year or two back (from RP!). This one gets stuck in my head, especially the horns. But I don't much care for the backing vocals or really the chorus itself that much. Somehow I enjoy this a lot despite that though...
Posted 16 years ago by JavaJones    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
more formulaic crap for yuppie dinner parties.
pass the chard.


Hey asthmatics can make records too ya know!

That is his problem right?

... right?

Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:


yes, and they both had a little Wilson Pickett /Otis Redding thing going on there and so on....
 
THIS is why i like this better each time i hear it.

Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
He's got a little Joe Cocker/Rod Stewart thing going here.
 

yes, and they both had a little Wilson Pickett /Otis Redding thing going on there and so on....
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
more formulaic crap for yuppie dinner parties.
pass the chard.
 

oooo, lighten up, grumpy britches.


Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
more formulaic crap for yuppie dinner parties.
pass the chard.
 
Hey! Don't be hating on the chard!

Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Sounds corny and dated (I know, it's a new release)
Posted 16 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
more formulaic crap for yuppie dinner parties.
pass the chard.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Augustus wrote:
A (sound-enhanced) Sherman can give you a very nice edge.
{#Laughing}

 F1 wrote:
Wasn't Ray in the movie, Kelly's Heros?


 
 
Yeah, man! No negative vibes!

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I like Ray Lamontagne and I like this song, but this song isn't the Ray Lamontagne I like. 


Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I worship Ray Lamontagne, lord knows I do. But while I realize that some of you (who don't care for his quieter vocals) may prefer this, he's starting to sound a bit too much like Michael McDonald to me here. Even worse — I actually caught myself experiencing a Paul Rudd, 40-Year-Old Virgin moment as a direct result of this song's assault on my early morning consciousness.

I'm sure this is the track the label is pushing as the first single. However, Bill, I beg of you: play something else from this album. Anything, anything at all that won't make me wish I were listening to Fran Drescher instead.


Posted 16 years ago by velvetglove    [ Reply ]
This man is an amazing artist.  I saw him live and he is incredible!!
Posted 16 years ago by bhudevi    [ Reply ]
I just finished listening to an interview with Ray Lamontagne on The Current (https://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/06/ray_lamontagne/) which ended with this song. Then I switch over to RP, and here it is again. It's all part of the Cosmic Consciousness.

Posted 16 years ago by runningtwig    [ Reply ]
That's IT! I bought it! {#Daisy}
Posted 16 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]

Never gets old.. His ACL show was strange, he's so introverted, sad.

LOVE him.


Posted 16 years ago by aed001    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear Ray a little happier again.  Some of the tracks on his previous disc were decidedly, well, depressed.
Posted 16 years ago by mongoose01ca    [ Reply ]
A Sherman can give you a very nice edge.
{#Laughing}

 F1 wrote:
Wasn't Ray in the movie, Kelly's Heros?


 


Posted 16 years ago by Augustus    [ Reply ]
 F1 wrote:
Wasn't Ray in the movie, Kelly's Heros?


 
I was just thinking of Oddball when I scrolled down to your post!


Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Wasn't Ray in the movie, Kelly's Heros?


Posted 16 years ago by F1    [ Reply ]
This guy simply does not get old to me.  Bring it, Ray!
Posted 16 years ago by calebstewart    [ Reply ]
This will never be my favorite Ray Lamontagne song, but it's good to hear him stretch musically.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Like a really horrible ripoff of "Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday."  {#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Yaaaaaahhh.. diggin on some new Ray!
Posted 16 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
YUM
Posted 16 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
While he is a soulful singer, this, in my opinion, is not the right kind of soul for him.
Posted 16 years ago by favrood    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
wow this new ray lamontagne is even worse that old ray lamontagne.
 
Wow, does that sound better in a butchered up Bahstan accent.

Posted 16 years ago by saltysanford    [ Reply ]
He's got a little Joe Cocker/Rod Stewart thing going here.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
wow this new ray lamontagne is even worse that old ray lamontagne.
Posted 16 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
First
 
Posted 16 years ago by JonnyNismo    [ Reply ]