About The Song
For all Don Williams fans out there, this song is for you, also for all the country music enthusiasts looking for a suave song to ponder on. “I’ve Been Loved By The Best” is one of the “Gentle Giant’s” jivey yet smooth songs. It is soothing to the ear, it is not loud or noisy. Also, it will remind you of the journey of Don Williams.
Bob McDill and Paul Harrison pooled resources for the words and lyrics of “I’ve Been Loved By The Best.” On the other hand, McDill loves writing songs for Don Williams. In fact, most of Don Williams’ songs are written by McDill.
Furthermore, the song was released on September 16, 1989. Also, it was part of Don Williams’ album “One Good Well.” “I’ve Been Loved By The Best” became the top-charting song of Williams. It placed as No.4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
All in all, Don Williams placed a total of 17 No.1 songs on the country charts. Also, he released more than 40 songs in the course of his career. Those songs are so powerful that it influenced the country listeners and as well as the country artists.
The reason for Don Williams’ skills at singing is due to his early exposure to music. When he was 3-years-old, he sang at a public contest, which was his first public performance ever. Fortunately, he took home the first prize. The singer learned to play the guitar from his mother when he was a teenager.
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Lyrics
Darling, if you ever leave me
Well, I’ll just put my heart away
I couldn’t love again, believe me
No one could please me anyway
And if another ever came along
I’d just turn them down ’cause after all
I’ve been loved by the best
I can’t settle now for less
Why bother with the rest
Baby, I’ve been to the top, I guess
With you I have been blessed
I won’t take nothin’ less
I’ve been loved by the best
If you ever get tired of me
Well, I won’t look for someone new
‘Cause looking back on how you loved me
No one could measure up to you
And if they try to win this heart of mine
I just have to say, a waste if time
I’ve been loved by the best
I can’t settle now for less
Why bother with the rest
Baby, I’ve been to the top, I guess
With you I have been blessed
I won’t take nothin’ less
I’ve been loved by the best
When I look into your eyes I know
You’re the only love I ever want
‘Cause, after you and me baby, I can see
Nothin’ else could be even close
I’ve been loved by the best
I can’t settle now for less
Why bother with the rest
Baby, I’ve been to the top I guess
With you I have been blessed
I won’t take nothin less
I’ve been loved by the best