The Best Thing (Ivy song)

"The Best Thing"
Single by Ivy
from the album Apartment Life
B-side "A Nanny in Manhattan"
Released 1997
Format CD single
Recorded 1997
Genre Indie pop, indie rock
Length 3:43
Label Atlantic Records, East West Records
Writer(s) Dominique Durand, Adam Schlesinger, Andy Chase
Producer(s) Adam Schlesinger, Andy Chase
Ivy singles chronology
"I've Got a Feeling"
(1997)		 "The Best Thing"
(1997)		 "This Is the Day"
(1999)

"The Best Thing" is a song by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released twice during 1997-1998 by Atlantic Records in the United States as both a CD single and a promotional single from their second studio album, Apartment Life.[1] It was also released by East West Records in Italy as a split jukebox single, paired with "A Nanny in Manhattan" by Lilys.

Critical reception

"The Best Thing" received acclaim from music critics. Stephen Thompson of The A.V. Club praised the track for its "sensuous style".[2] Jack Rabid of AllMusic also praised the track, calling it "a true single with a chorus that is to swoon and croon over".[3]

Music video

A music video was released in 1998, depicting singer Dominique Durand in a futuristic and minimal setting, with a photo booth that takes photos of the band members and others throughout the video. Towards the end, the video cuts to black as Durand is shown singing in front of the booth.

Track listings and formats

  1. "The Best Thing (Video Remix)" - 3:43
  1. "The Best Thing" - 3:43
  1. "The Best Thing" (by Ivy) - 3:38
  2. "A Nanny in Manhattan" (by Lilys) - 1:45

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United States[7] 1997 CD single Atlantic Records
Italy[6] Vinyl single EastWest

References

  1. ↑ "ivy - Discography". thebandivy.com. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Stephen. "Ivy: Apartment Life". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  3. ↑ Rabid, Jack. The Best Thing (Ivy song) at AllMusic
  4. ↑ http://www.thebandivy.com/discog/
  5. ↑ http://www.thebandivy.com/discog/
  6. 1 2 "Ivy / Lilys - The Best Thing / A Nanny In Manhattan". Discogs. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Ivy - The Best Thing". Discogs. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
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