What I Do Best (song)

"What I Do Best" is a 1993 song by American singer Robin S., released as the third single from her debut album, Show Me Love. It is written by Fred McFarlane and Jack Murphy, and produced by Nick Martinelli. The single was a moderate hit in Europe, peaking at number 21 in the Netherlands, number 36 in Belgium and number 43 on the UK Singles Chart.

"What I Do Best"
Single by Robin S.
from the album Show Me Love
Released1993
Genre
Length4:21
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Nick Martinelli
Robin S. singles chronology
"Luv 4 Luv"
(1993)		 "What I Do Best"
(1993)		 "I Want to Thank You"
(1994)

Critical reception

The song received favorable reviews from music critics. Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "A wise single choice after the disappointing response to the "Show Me Love" sound-alike, "Love 4 Love". Robin gets a nice chance to showcase her delicious alto range on this sweeping pop/R&B ballad." He added that producer Nick Martinelli "has constructed a track that swirls and builds to an appropriately dramatic climax. Should easily pump new blood into Robin's noteworthy debut album on the pop tip, while forging a promising relationship at urban level."[1] M.R. Martinez from Cashbox noted, "It's all about the voice. The girl can find a way to play with a lyric."[2] Rod Edwards from Gavin Report stated that the singer "shows off her versatility on this heartwarming ballad. The slow tempo provides the perfect setting for this declaration of love, and will win the approval of even Robin's club-based audiences. This one is appropriate for that special candlelight dinner you've been planning."[3]

Charts
Chart (1993–1994) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 36
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5] 21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] 23
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 43

References
  1. Flick, Larry (27 November 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 99. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  2. "Urban: Reviews" (PDF). Cashbox. 17 July 1993. p. 15. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  3. Edwards, Rod (5 November 1993). "Urban: New Releases" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 17. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  4. "Ultratop.be – Robin S. – What I Do Best" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  5. "Nederlandse Top 40 – Robin S." (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. "Dutchcharts.nl – Robin S. – What I Do Best" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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