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"What I Do Best" is a 1993 song by American singer Robin S., released as the third single from her debut album, Show Me Love (1993). It is written by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy, and produced by Nick Martinelli. A moderate hit in Europe, it reached the top 30 in the Netherlands, peaking at number 21. Additionally, it was a top 40 hit in Belgium and a top 50 hit in the UK.

"What I Do Best"
Single by Robin S.
from the album Show Me Love
Released	1993
Genre	Ballad pop R&B soul
Length	4:21
Label	Champion Big Beat
Songwriter(s)	Frank Wildhorn Jack Murphy
Producer(s)	Nick Martinelli
Robin S. singles chronology
"Luv 4 Luv" (1993) "What I Do Best" (1993) "I Want to Thank You" (1994)

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "A wise single choice after the disappointing response to the "Show Me Love" sound-alike, "Love 4 Love". Robin gets a nice chance to showcase her delicious alto range on this sweeping pop/R&B ballad." He added that producer Nick Martinelli "has constructed a track that swirls and builds to an appropriately dramatic climax. Should easily pump new blood into Robin's noteworthy debut album on the pop tip, while forging a promising relationship at urban level."[1] M.R. Martinez from Cashbox stated, "It's all about the voice. The girl can find a way to play with a lyric."[2] Rod Edwards from the Gavin Report said that the singer "shows off her versatility on this heartwarming ballad", and added that "the slow tempo provides the perfect setting for this declaration of love, and will win the approval of even Robin's club-based audiences. This one is appropriate for that special candlelight dinner you've been planning."[3]

A reviewer from Music & Media wrote, "The club mix represents a sound which has now become widely accepted, far beyond the clubs, and it translates easily to radio. The original mix is a slow, warm and soulful track demonstrating the singer's versatility. Two nice mixes which are basically two different songs."[4] Alan Jones from Music Week rated it four out of five, stating that "serene and assured, Robin S puts her all into a powerful, sweet ballad that is guaranteed to follow in the Top 20 footsteps of Show Me Love and Luv 4 Luv."[5]

Track listing

• CD single, UK (1993)

1. "What I Do Best" (Radio Mix) – 4:27
2. "What I Do Best" (Work Mix) – 6:07
3. "Show Me Love" (Stone's Club Mix) – 7:50
4. "Show Me Love" (Kerri's Madhouse Mix) – 6:12

• CD maxi, Germany (1993)

1. "What I Do Best" (Radio Mix) – 4:21
2. "What I Do Best" (Work Mix) – 6:00

• CD maxi, Netherlands (1993)

1. "What I Do Best" (Radio Mix) – 4:21
2. "What I Do Best" (Work Mix) – 6:02
3. "Show Me Love" (Stone Club Mix) – 7:42
4. "Show Me Love" (Kerri's Madhouse Mix) – 6:12

Charts

Chart (1993–1994)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6]	36
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[7]	26
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8]	21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9]	23
UK Singles (OCC)	43

References

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