The album 'You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me' was released in 1973 by Reprise Records, produced by Jimmy Bowen. It represents a late stage in Dean Martin's recording career, focusing on romantic ballads and adult contemporary pop songs.
The album's title comes from the eponymous song, a hit by Jim Weatherly that was also recorded by other artists such as Gladys Knight & the Pips. Martin recorded the album at Reprise studios in Los Angeles, California, during 1973.
The album reached number 70 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 7 on the country albums chart. It includes covers of popular songs of the time, such as 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' and 'The Most Beautiful Girl'.