Best of Me (Maxi Priest album)

Best of Me
European album cover
Greatest hits album by Maxi Priest
Released	1991
Label	10 Records Charisma Virgin
Producer	Mikey Bennett Geoffrey Chung Augustus "Gussie" Clarke Clifton Dillon Sly Dunbar Nellee Hooper Jazzie B Willie Lindo J.P. "Bluey" Maunick Paul Robinson Robbie Shakespeare Handel Tucker Drummie Zeb
Maxi Priest chronology
Bonafide (1990) Best of Me (1991) Fe Real (1992)
Alternative cover
International album cover

Best of Me is a greatest hits album by English reggae vocalist Maxi Priest, released in 1991. The album mostly contains Priest's biggest hit singles up to 1991, including the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single, "Close to You". The majority of the tracks are from his first four studio albums: You're Safe (1985), Intentions (1986), Maxi (1987) and Bonafide (1990).

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

In a review for AllMusic, Jose F. Promis gave Best of Me four and a half out of five stars, describing it as "timeless, breezy, and thoroughly engaging". Promis also described the album package as featuring "great pictures, song lyrics, and detailed liner notes". ^[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Wild World"	Cat Stevens	3:36
2.	"In the Springtime"	Max Elliott Paul Robinson C. Henry	4:08
3.	"Should I"	Elliott Robinson	3:34
4.	"Close to You"	Elliott Gary Benson Winston Sela	5:29
5.	"How Can We Ease the Pain" (Adam Moseley Mix; featuring Beres Hammond)	Elliott Raymond Simpson	5:12
6.	"Let Me Know"	Elliott Angus Gaye Tony Robinson	3:33
7.	"Housecall" (with Shabba Ranks)	Elliott Mikey Bennett Rexton Gordon Brian Thompson Clifton Dillon	3:58
8.	"Just a Little Bit Longer"	Handel Tucker	3:37
9.	"Caution"	Elliott P. Robinson David Emmanuel Peter St. Aubyn	4:52
10.	"Some Guys Have All the Luck"	Jeff Fortang	3:35
11.	"I Know Love" (featuring Tiger)	Elliott Bennett Norman Jackson	4:39
12.	"Strollin' On"	Elliott P. Robinson	3:19
13.	"Best of Me"	Elliott Peter Hunnigale	3:08
14.	"Crazy Love"	Van Morrison	4:37
15.	"Woman in You"	Elliott J.P. Maunick Andy Scott Simpson	4:57
16.	"Peace Throughout the World" (with Jazzie B)	Elliott Maunick	4:00

Personnel

Producers

• Mikey Bennett (track 7)
• Geoffrey Chung (tracks 4, 13)
• Augustus "Gussie" Clarke (tracks 8, 11)
• Clifton Dillon (track 7)
• Sly Dunbar (tracks 1, 4, 5, 10, 13)
• Nellee Hooper (track 16)
• Jazzie B (track 16)
• Willie Lindo (tracks 1, 5, 10)
• J.P. "Bluey" Maunick (track 15)
• Paul Robinson (tracks 2, 3, 9, 12)
• Robbie Shakespeare (tracks 1, 5, 10)
• Handel Tucker (tracks 4, 13)
• Drummie Zeb (tracks 6, 14)

Other production

• Executive producer: Erskine Thompson
• Project co-ordination by Erskine Thompson and Sue Thompson
• Compiled and edited by Crispin Murray
• Mastered by Gordon Vicary at The Townhouse, London

Charts

Chart (1991–92)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [2]	122
UK Albums (OCC) [3]	23

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [4]	Gold	100,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "The Best of Me - Maxi Priest | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
2. "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 14 October 1991". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
3. "Maxi Priest | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
4. "British album certifications – Maxi Priest – The Best Of Me". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 10 December 2021.

External links

• Best of Me at Discogs