The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me) explained

The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me)
Published:	1950

"The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me)" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin and published in 1950. It was featured in the 1950 Broadway musical play, Call Me Madam, in which it was introduced by Ethel Merman in a scene with Paul Lukas. The 1953 film version also featured the song when it was sung by Ethel Merman and George Sanders.

Recorded versions

• Bing Crosby - recorded September 21, 1950^[1] and included in the album Bing Crosby Sings the Song Hits from... (1951)
• Perry Como - a single release (1950)^[2]
• Doris Day - a single release (1950)^[3]
• Margaret Whiting - a single release for Capitol Records (1950)^[4]
• Alberto Semprini, on piano with rhythm accompaniment, recorded it in London on January 25, 1952, as the second song of the medley "Part 2. Hit Medley of Foxtrots from 'Call Me Madam'" along with "You're Just in Love" and "It's a Lovely Day Today". The medley was released by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10231.
• Barbara Lea - A Woman In Love (1955)^[5]
• June Christy - included in her album Fair and Warmer! (1957).^[6]
• Eddie Fisher - included in his album As Long As There's Music (1958).^[7]
• Nat King Cole - Tell Me All About Yourself (1958)^[8]
• Art Farmer - Art (1960)^[9]
• Bud Powell - Bouncing with Bud (1962),^[10] The Complete Bud Powell on Verve (1994)^[11]
• Della Reese - Della Reese at Basin Street East (1964)^[12]
• Chet Baker -The Best Thing For You (1977), though not released until 1989.^[13]
• Rosemary Clooney - included in her album Rosemary Clooney Sings the Music of Irving Berlin (1984).^[14]
• Gary Thomas - Till We Have Faces, JMT (1992)^[15]
• Moe Koffman - Devil's Brew (1996)^[16]
• Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings (1997)^[17]
• Bill Charlap - All Through the Night (1998)^[18]
• Diana Krall - When I Look in Your Eyes (1999)^[19]

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Bing Crosby Discography. Bingmagazine.co.uk. September 13, 2017.
2. Web site: Perry Como Discography. Kokomo.ca. July 22, 2017.
3. Web site: Doris Day - A Bushel And A Peck. 3 May 2021. 45cat.com.
4. Web site: Margaret Whiting - The Best Thing For You. 3 May 2021. 45cat.com.
5. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. April 7, 2024.
6. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. April 8, 2024.
7. Web site: Eddie Fisher - As Long As There's Music. Discogs.com. 3 May 2021.
8. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. April 8, 2024.
9. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. April 9, 2024.
10. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. April 9, 2024.
11. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. April 9, 2024.
12. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. April 10, 2024.
13. Web site: www.discogs.com. April 7, 2024.
14. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. April 10, 2024.
15. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. April 10, 2024.
16. Web site: Moe Koffman With The Moe Koffman Quintet – Devil's Brew (1996, CD). 3 May 2021. Discogs.com. 1996 .
17. Web site: www.discogs.com. discogs.com. April 9, 2024.
18. Web site: Bill Charlap Trio – All Through The Night (1998, CD). 3 May 2021. Discogs.com. 25 August 1998 .
19. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. April 8, 2024.