Best I Can (Queensrÿche song)
1991 single by Queensrÿche
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"Best I Can" is a song by American progressive metal band Queensrÿche, released in June 1991 as the third single from their fourth studio album, Empire.
| "Best I Can" | ||||
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| Single by Queensrÿche | ||||
| from the album Empire | ||||
| B-side | "I Dream In Infra Red" (Remix) | |||
| Released | June 24, 1991[1] | |||
| Recorded | Spring 1990 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:37 (album version) 4:57 (single version) | |||
| Label | EMI America | |||
| Songwriter | Chris DeGarmo | |||
| Producer | Peter Collins | |||
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| "Best I Can" on YouTube | ||||
Background
In a November 2010 interview with Get Ready To Rock, front man Geoff Tate said of this uptempo track:
"It was a situation of us writing about handicapped people and their determination to reach their goals. A lot of people really embraced that song, people with serious disadvantages, and we are happy about that as it was a rallying song to get behind of and kind of inspired them to seek their goals and move in the right direction."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best I Can" (Radio Edit) | 4:53 |
| 2. | "I Dream In Infra Red" (1991 Acoustic Remix) | 3:59 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best I Can" (radio edit) | 4:57 |
| 2. | "Best I Can" (full length version) | 5:37 |
| 3. | "I Dream In Infrared" (1991 acoustic remix) | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Prophecy" (live in Tokyo) | 4:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best I Can" (Full Length Version) | 5:37 |
| 2. | "I Dream In Infra Red" (1991 Acoustic Remix) | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Prophecy" (Live in Tokyo) | 4:02 |
Chart performance
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] | 28 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 36 |
Personnel
- Geoff Tate – lead vocals
- Chris DeGarmo – lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
- Michael Wilton – rhythm guitar
- Eddie Jackson – bass, backing vocals
- Scott Rockenfield – drums
