We've Saved the Best for Last
1989 single by Kenny G featuring Smokey Robinson
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"We've Saved the Best for Last" is a song by American saxophonist Kenny G featuring American singer Smokey Robinson, from his fifth studio album Silhouette. The song was released in 1989 as Kenny G's third single from the album. The song reached number 4 on US adult contemporary, number 47 on US Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on US R&B chart.
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| Single by Kenny G featuring Smokey Robinson | ||||
| from the album Silhouette | ||||
| B-side | "Silhouette" | |||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Smooth jazz | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Songwriters | Paul Gordon, Dennis Matkosky, Lou Pardini | |||
| Producer | Walter Afanasieff | |||
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| Smokey Robinson singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The song is the second-most successful single from the album, after Silhouette reached number 13 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.[1]
Music video
A music video for the song was released in 1989, it features both Kenny G and Smokey Robinson as the performers, as G, Robinson, and their crew was preparing for the show, and when on stage.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "We've Saved the Best for Last" (featuring Smokey Robinson) | 4:20 |
Personnel
- Kenny G – soprano saxophone
- Smokey Robinson – lead vocals
- Bill Elliott – keyboards
- Lou Pardini – keyboards
- Dann Huff – guitars
- Rick Marotta – drums
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion
- Patricia Henley – backing vocals
- Ivory Stone – backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 51 |
| Italy Airplay (Music & Media)[4] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 47 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 18 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary | 4 |