The Best of Times (song)
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For other uses, see The Best of Times (disambiguation).
"The Best of Times" is a song by American rock band Styx, released as the first single from their tenth album Paradise Theatre. It reached No. 1 in Canada on the RPM national singles chart, their second chart-topper in that country, and No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in March and April 1981. In the UK, the song peaked at No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
Quick Facts Single by Styx, from the album Paradise Theatre ...
"The Best of Times" | ||||
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Single by Styx | ||||
from the album Paradise Theatre | ||||
B-side | "Lights" | |||
Released | January 1981 | |||
Recorded | 1980 | |||
Length | 4:17 | |||
Label | A&M | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dennis DeYoung | |||
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Despite the song's success, the song has not been performed live by the band since singer Dennis DeYoung was dismissed in 1999.[citation needed] DeYoung, however, still performs the song regularly on his solo tours.