"Best Thing" is the first single released by the band Styx from their self-titled debut album, '' Styx'' (1972). It charted at #82 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. '' Cash Box'' said that "high vocal harmonies and tight, rocky organ and lead guitar work accentuate this dynamic, searing track." '' Record World'' said that "strong percussion and organ riffs highlight this heavy rocker" and that it has "good harmonies, too." The song was also included on the 1979 US reissue of the band's fourth album, ''

Man of Miracles ''Man of Miracles'' is the fourth album by Styx, released on November 8, 1974. This would be the band's last original album on the independent Chicago-based label Wooden Nickel Records before moving to the major label A&M. Background The ...

Personnel

Dennis DeYoung Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He was a founding member of the rock band Styx, and served as its primary lead vocalist and keyboardist from 1972 until 1999. DeYoung was th ...

– lead vocals (first and last verses), backing vocals, keyboards * James Young – lead guitar, lead vocals (middle verses, bridge), backing vocals *

John Curulewski John Curulewski (October 3, 1950 – February 13, 1988) was an American musician who was one of the original members of Styx. Career In 1969 Curulewski joined the Chicago-based band TW4, featuring college friends Dennis DeYoung, Chuck Panozz ...

– rhythm guitar, backing vocals *

Chuck Panozzo Charles Salvatore Panozzo (born September 20, 1948) is an American musician best known as a co-founder of the rock band Styx. He is currently a part-time bass player in the band, sharing bass duties with Ricky Phillips. Panozzo suffers from HIV ...

– bass *

John Panozzo John Anthony Panozzo (September 20, 1948 – July 16, 1996) was an American drummer best known for his work with rock band Styx. Early life and career Panozzo grew up in the Roseland neighborhood, the south side of Chicago, Illinois, with his ...

– drums

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Styx - "Best Thing" (1972) song to be listened
as stream at Spotify.com 1972 debut singles Styx (band) songs Songs written by Dennis DeYoung 1972 songs Songs written by James Young (American musician) {{1970s-single-stub