Peak
16
Weeks
16
Score
2,217
Chart Year
1976
Scores & Rankings
Chart Performance
Peak Position16
Peak DateJul 31, 1976
Weeks at Peak2
Weeks Charted16
Weeks in Top 4011
Weeks in Top 100
Weeks at #20
Weeks at #10
Scoring
Summary Calc745
Weekly Calc1,472
Total Score2,217
Rankings
Year Ranking#104
Decade Ranking#959
Billboard Year#101
Top 5000#6,339
Details
- Album
- A Night at the Opera
- Label
- Elektra Records
- Genre
- Twee Pop
- Composer(s)
- John Deacon
- Entered Chart
- May 22, 1976
- Peak Date
- Jul 31, 1976
- Released
- 18 June 1976 (UK
- Recorded
- 1975
- Catalog #
- Elektra 45318
- B-Side
- 39
Music Video
Notes
"You're My Best Friend" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by the band's bass player, John Deacon, who wrote it for and about his wife. It was first included on the 1975 album A Night at the Opera, and later released as a single. The ballad also appeared on the Live Killers (1979) live album, and on the compilation albums Greatest Hits (1981), Absolute Greatest (2009) and Queen Forever (2014).
Ooh, you make me live Whatever this world can give to me It's you you're all I see Ooh, you make me live now honey Ooh, you make me live Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had I've been with you such a long time You're my sunshine and I want you to know That my feelings are true I really love you Oh, you're my best friend Ooh, you make me live Ooh, I've been wandering 'round But I still come back to you In rain or shine You've stood by me girl I'm happy at home You're my best friend Ooh, you make me live Whenever this world is cruel to me I got you to help me forgive Ooh, you make me live now honey Ooh, you make me live You're the first one When things turn out bad You know I'll never be lonely You're my only one And I love the things I really love the things that you do Oh, you're my best friend Ooh, you make me live I'm happy at home You're my best friend Oh, you're my best friend Ooh, you make me live You're my best friend
Chart History (16 weeks)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22, 1976 | 78 | 48 |
| 2 | May 29, 1976 | 66 | 60 |
| 3 | Jun 5, 1976 | 46 | 80 |
| 4 | Jun 12, 1976 | 32 | 94 |
| 5 | Jun 19, 1976 | 27 | 99 |
| 6 | Jun 26, 1976 | 23 | 103 |
| 7 | Jul 3, 1976 | 21 | 105 |
| 8 | Jul 10, 1976 | 20 | 106 |
| 9 | Jul 17, 1976 | 18 | 108 |
| 10 | Jul 24, 1976 | 17 | 109 |
| 11 | Jul 31, 1976 | 16 | 110 |
| 12 | Aug 7, 1976 | 16 | 110 |
| 13 | Aug 14, 1976 | 24 | 102 |
| 14 | Aug 21, 1976 | 39 | 87 |
| 15 | Aug 28, 1976 | 42 | 84 |
| 16 | Sep 4, 1976 | 59 | 67 |