Happy birthday. 39) Our friendship is like a circle because it has no rough edges and no ends. I have a friend I've known my whole life. [19][20][21], Scott, Jane. [5], "My Best Friend's Girl" begins with chords in the lower register of the guitar, a two-bar progression moving from I to IV to V in F.[6] Hand claps enter in bar five, and after the eight-bar intro, the first verse begins featuring Ric Ocasek's vocals over a lead guitar lick in the key of F.[6] An organ is introduced in the first chorus, followed by a rockabilly guitar lick which leads to the second verse. 38) The worst part about being best friends with you is that everything becomes boring as hell, when you are not around. Written by Ocasek as a song about something that "probably ... happened to a lot of people," the track found radio success as a demo in 1977. Stories 27; Shares 45434; Fav orited 357; Votes 4800; Rating 4.50. My Best Friend's Girl. Directed by Bertrand Blier. We understand each other so well that I don’t think I will ever want to trade our friendship for anything else at all! [3] DJ Maxanne Sartori, who was given the tapes of these songs by Ric Ocasek, recalled, "I began playing the demos of 'Just What I Needed' and 'My Best Friend's Girl' in March during my weekday slot, from 2 to 6 p.m. Calls poured in with positive comments. We go through ups and downs, but still nothing can tear us apart. Love, respect, and trust are the things we share. All Your Potential Girlfriends Are Scrutinized First. Hot 100 chart. [17] Coolest birthday girl ever - check! Founded in 1978, Rhino is the world's leading pop culture label specializing in classic rock, soul, and 80's and 90's alternative. "My Best Friend's Girl", a song by Steps from the album Steptacular (1999) My Best Friend's Girl (2008 film), a romantic comedy starring Dane Cook and Kate Hudson My Best Friend's Girl (1983 film), a film directed by Bertrand Blier My Best Friend's Girl (novel), a book by Dorothy Koomson It has since been positively received by critics and included in compilation albums for the band. Love with a friend, Birdy knows, ain't all … Directed by Jake Helgren. It was released on September 19, 2008. 82 likes. The film received generally unfavorable reviews from critics and grossed $41 million. You're watching The Cars perform "My Best Friend's Girl." What could a friend want more for her birthday than a pair of socks with your face on?We don’t know either… expect perhaps a bar of classic Toblerone with her name on... or both, if you’re feeling like the best friend in the world, ever. I just figured having a girlfriend stolen was probably something that happened to a lot of people. Happy birthday to my gorgeous friend, you're the best! "My Best Friend's Girl" is the second single off of The Cars' debut album. At a party or a bar, you don't care about seeing anyone else … I know you as a sister, and I will always care. You may find it hard in life and think that it is impossible … AllMusic's Donald A. Guarisco called the song "one of the classics of the Cars' catalog",[8] In a crowd, you'll look for him or her first. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached number three in the UK. "[4] Shortly thereafter, it became one of the stations' most requested songs. [13][14][15], "My Best Friend's Girl" was included on the soundtrack to the film Over the Edge (1979), and the song appears on numerous compilation albums, such as the band's Greatest Hits (1985), Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology (1995), and Complete Greatest Hits (2002). Genre:Comedy, RomanceYear:2008FPB Rating:16SL Duration:1h 36mAudio:EnglishSubtitles:English [11] In addition, the song reached number 40 on the Dutch Top 40, number 55 in Canada, and number 67 in Australia. The vast Rhino catalog of more than 5,000 albums, videos, and hit songs features material by Warner Music Group artists such as Van Halen, Madonna, Duran Duran, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Doors, Chicago, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Yes, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, The Ramones, The Monkees, Carly Simon, and Curtis Mayfield, among many others. Original song from their 1978 self-titled debut album.Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! [16], Music critics have given the track generally favorable reviews. My Best Friend's Girl (Unknown) : Tank (Dane Cook) faces the ultimate test of friendship when his best friend (Jason Biggs) hires him to take his ex-girlfriend (Kate Hudson) out on a lousy date in order to make her realize how great a boyfriend he is. Dreams about your ... it doesn't mean that you have some secret inside information about your friend's health. After an awkward yet memorable encounter at a stag party, Evo (Richard Gutierrez) and Grace (Marian Rivera) thought they would never see each other again. Written by Ocasek as a song about something that "probably ... happened to a lot of people," the track found radio success as a demo in 1977. See all Dorothy Koomson's quotes » Polls. "My Best Friend's Girl" is a song by American rock band the Cars from their 1978 self-titled debut album on Elektra Records, released on June 6 of that year. "My Best Friend's Girl" was written by Ric Ocasek for the Cars' self-titled debut album. You are my best friend; you belong in my heart. The single was the first picture disc available commercially in the UK. A live version of the song by the New Cars appears on their debut album, It's Alive! And if you finally manage to get a girl interested … Isabelle Huppert plays an attractive Parisienne out looking for some fun during her vacation on the ski slopes of Courchevel in the Alps when she starts up a relationship with a great-looking sportswear salesman, but at the same time she is entranced by a little chubby disk jockey in a night club. My story is exactly the same. The song was originally written and recorded in E major, one semitone lower, then the entire master tape was sped up to place it in F major. Like. With Breanne Parhiala, Colton Little, Tanner Novlan, Masiela Lusha. [11] It peaked at number 35 on the charts in December. With Coluche, Isabelle Huppert, Thierry Lhermitte, François Perrot. Hey birthday girl! Starring: Dane Cook Kate Hudson Jason Biggs Alec Baldwin Lizzy Caplan. [12] Watch short videos about #bestfriend on TikTok. So I pulled out the lyrics someone had typed up and added a chorus in the margin in pen: 'She's my best friend's girl/She's my best friend's girl/But she used to be mine. Marc Myers breaks down The Cars classic song "My Best Friend's Girl" on Feedback with Nik Carter and Lori Majewski. Tank faces the ultimate test of friendship when his best friend hires him to take his ex-girlfriend out on a lousy date in order to make her realize how great her former boyfriend is. "[8], Billboard Magazine described the song as a "melodic youth-oriented rocker" that uses "catchy handclaps" to generate the feel of an early 1960s song. This song peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached number three in the UK. [8] The narrator coolly[9] notes, "She's my best friend's girl, but she used to be mine. Happy birthday to my crazy, fun, fabulous best friend! Am I In Love With My Best Friend? http://bit.ly/SubscribeToRHINO Check Out Our Favorite Playlists:Rhino Favorite 100 http://bit.ly/RhinoFavorite10080s Hits http://bit.ly/80sMusicHitsClassic Rock http://bit.ly/ClassicRockFavoritesStay connected with RHINO on...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RHINO/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rhino_recordsTwitter https://twitter.com/Rhino_Recordshttps://www.rhino.com/RHINO is the official YouTube channel of the greatest music catalog in the world. [10], Released in October 1978, "My Best Friend's Girl" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the week ending October 21. [18] Some critics have noted the similarity in style of Fountains of Wayne's 2003 hit single "Stacy's Mom" to this song. - Are you suddenly getting nervous around your best friend? Happy birthday to the best girlfriend that I’m proud to call my own! Pine, pine, and pine some more. Ric Ocasek said about this track, "Nothing in that song happened to me personally. Candles - check. Check back for classic music videos, live performances, hand-curated playlists, the Rhino Podcast, and more! Voting for April 2020 Group Read - set in England. My Best Friend’s Exorcism] makes a convincing case for [Hendrix’s] powers as a sharp observer of human behavior, filtered through a fun genre conceit that doesn’t skimp on the spooky—or the bodily fluids.”—The A.V. Directed by Howard Deutch. She's my best friend's girl But she used to be mine She's so fine. The song was released in October 1978. NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS; Can You Guess The Song By The Emojis? As a last resort, if the new friend … It's your birthday, let's party! "All You Never Say" by Birdy. I hope you have a great day! I love you to the moon and back and am so grateful for your friendship and all the fun times we've shared this year. [6] The song is composed in contrasting verse-chorus form. With Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, Jason Biggs, Alec Baldwin. The Girl of My Best Friend From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia " The Girl of My Best Friend " is a song written by Sam Bobrick and Beverly Ross and first released in 1959 by Charlie Blackwell as the B-side to his single "Choppin' Mountains". My Best Friend's Girl Comedian Dane Cook brings his humour to this crude but a funny comedy about a man who finds himself falling for his best friend’s girlfriend, played by Kate Hudson. Celebrate the unbreakable friendship bond with our fab range of gifts for female friends! Building Trust and Loyalty Trust each other. Ocasek later said the lyrics were not inspired by any personal incident, saying "Nothing in that song happened to me personally. The Other People by C.J. "My Best Friend's Girl" is a song by American rock band the Cars from their 1978 self-titled debut album on Elektra Records, released on June 6 of that year. Cake - check. The lyrics depict a man's frustration with a woman who is dating his best friend after the man dated her. "[2] Ocasek also said that the lyrics for the chorus were an afterthought, saying, "At some point, I realized my lyrics didn't include the words 'My Best Friend's Girl.' It was later recorded by Marty Vine in 1960. ― Dorothy Koomson, My Best Friend's Girl. '", The song first appeared in 1977 on Boston radio stations WCOZ and WBCN from the said demo tape, along with "Just What I Needed". Do you get butterflies when you’re around them? "My Best Friend's Girl" was ranked the 12th best song of 1978 by critics Dave Marsh and Kevin Stein, and it was named one of "The 1001 Best Songs Ever" in a 2003 issue of Q magazine. Drinks - check. Many live performances show the band performing the song in E.[7] Check Out. The title comes from the 1978 song "My Best Friend's Girl" written by Ric Ocasek and recorded by The Cars peaking at number 35 on the U.S. Tudor 7 votes, 23.3% The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 4 votes, 13.3% The Second Wife by Sheryl Browne 3 votes, 10.0% Beware the Past by Joy Ellis 2 votes, 6.7% Holy Island by L.J. Club “Think Mean Girls with demonic possession, set in 1988 Charleston. and Rolling Stone writer Kit Rachlis called it a wonderful pop song. Be The Best BFF! Act civil and mature if the new friend doesn’t want to be your friend. Happy birthday my friend. Tank (Dane Cook) faces the ultimate test of friendship when his best friend hires him to take his ex-girlfriend (Kate Hudson) out on a lousy date in order to make her realize how great her former boyfriend (Jason Biggs) is. Director: Howard Deutch. (2006). Ask your friend if she has a cell … Gift - check. Apparently, It Isn't Very Much", "Cash Box Top 100 Singles – Week ending December 30, 1978", Substitution Mass Confusion: A Tribute to The Cars, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=My_Best_Friend%27s_Girl_(song)&oldid=1006761411, Song recordings produced by Roy Thomas Baker, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Moving in Stereo" (Hawkes, Ocasek) – 5:15, This page was last edited on 14 February 2021, at 17:35. Happy birthday. "The Cars take off fast in record derby", "The Cars' Ric Ocasek: 17 Essential Songs", "The Story Behind the Cars' 'My Best Friend's Girl, "Truths: Fountains of Wayne Indulges in Delightful Thievery", "Fountains of Wayne: Too Smart to Be a Rock Band, Too Smart to Be Anything Else", "Fountains of Wayne Just Do That Thing They Do. I’m so glad that my best friend is someone that is just like me! You have always been an amazing person, and I feel proud watching you reach greater heights every day. [6] The song was the highest-charting UK single of the band's career, peaking at number three in November 1978. When a woman returns home to find her ex in a relationship, she enlists her best friend to act as her fake boyfriend. My Best Friend's Girl is a 2008 American romantic comedy film by Howard Deutch and stars Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs, Diora Baird, Alec Baldwin, and Lizzy Caplan. Sisters before misters, always. The song originates from late 1976-early 1977 as another successful demo, like "Just What I Needed", of the song was done. You're watching The Cars perform \"My Best Friend's Girl.\" Original song from their 1978 self-titled debut album.Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! Written by Ric Ocasek and produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the song was released as the album's second single. 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