Queen Info Database
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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
United Kingdom (BPI) Gold 400,000
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000
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