We've Saved the Best for Last

"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.

"We've Saved the Best for Last"
Single by Kenny G featuring Smokey Robinson
from the album Silhouette
Released1989
Recorded1988
GenreSmooth jazz
Length4:20
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)Paul Gordon, Dennis Matkosky, Lou Pardini
Producer(s)Walter Afanasieff
Kenny G singles chronology
"Against Doctor's Orders"
(1989)		 "We've Saved the Best for Last"
(1989)		 "Going Home"
(1990)
Smokey Robinson singles chronology
"Love Don't Give No Reason"
(1988)		 "We've Saved the Best for Last"
(1989)		 "Indestructible"
(1989)

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.TitleLength
1."We've Saved the Best for Last" (featuring Smokey Robinson)4:20

Charts
Chart (1990) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] 51
US Billboard Hot 100 47
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles 18
US Billboard Adult Contemporary 4

References
  1. "Kenny G & Smokey Robinson - We've Saved The Best For Last Lyrics". March 16, 2008.
  2. "Kenny G - We've Saved The Best For Last". October 25, 2009.
  3. RPM Top Singles - March 27, 1989, p. 6 RPM magazine
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