Before Gladys Knight's soul rendition, it was a #1 Country hit for singer Ray Price in 1973 under the title "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". Meaning and Legacy
The single reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Soul Singles (R&B) chart for two consecutive weeks in April 1974. Gladys Knight The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
It was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over one million copies. Before Gladys Knight's soul rendition, it was a