The Best (song)

"The Best" is a 1988 song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It is the leading single from her Hide Your Heart. It was originally offered to singer Paul Young but declined and went to Tyler. It went to number 95 in the United Kingdom and number 10 in Norway. It went on be covered by Tina Turner in 1989 and in 1992 it was released as Simply (The Best) with Tina Turner featuring Jimmy Barnes. It went to number 14 in Australia and number 11 in New Zealand.

"The Best"
Single by Bonnie Tyler
from the album Hide Your Heart
B-side	"The Fire Below"
Released	1988
Length	4:07
Label	CBS
Songwriter(s)	Mike Chapman Holly Knight
Producer(s)	Desmond Child
Bonnie Tyler singles chronology
"Lovers Again" (1987) "The Best" (1988) "Hide Your Heart" (1988)
Music video
"The Best" on YouTube

Track listings

• European 7-inch single

1. "The Best" – 4:15
2. "The Fire Below" – 5:08

• Dutch and UK 12-inch single

1. "The Best" – 4:15
2. "The Fire Below" – 5:08
3. "Under Suspicion" – 4:24

• UK CD single

1. "The Best" – 4:15
2. "The Fire Below" – 5:08
3. "Under Suspicion" – 4:24