The song “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” is a popular song by American singer Gladys Knight, released in 1974. The song was written by Linda Creed and Thom Bell and produced by Bell. It was the lead single from Knight’s album of the same name. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Knight’s first solo number-one hit. It also reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
The song is a ballad about a woman who is deeply in love with her partner. She sings about how he is the best thing that has ever happened to her and how she can’t imagine her life without him. The song’s lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they are sung with such emotion and conviction that they resonate with listeners. “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.
