You're My Best Friend is a song by Queen. It was written by John Deacon for the band's 1975 album A Night at the Opera. It was also released as the third and final single from A Night At The Opera with '39 on the B-side.
History[]
Composition[]
The song is about John Deacon's then-wife Veronica. In this song, John plays a Wurlitzer electric piano as well his bass guitar work.
Music video[]
The music video was filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire in April 1976.
Charts and certifications[]
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australia (Kent Music Report) | 35 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 23 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 27 |
Canada (RPM) | 2 |
Ireland (IRMA) | 3 |
Japan (Oricon) | 90 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 9 |
Netherlands (Single Top 40) | 6 |
United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 7 |
United States (Billboard Hot 100) | 16 |
Certifications[]
Country | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 400,000 |
United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000 |