Graeme Clarke - Always My Best Friend (Star Central 2024)

ARTIST: Graeme Clarke
SONG: Always My Best Friend
WRITERS: Robert Muddyman
BIO:
Originally from New Zealand, Graeme Clarke has built a career in Australian country music.
After moving to Australia in 1980, Graeme quickly made his mark with early releases, including the LP Graeme Clarke Sings Your Favourites and the single Tender Trap, which reached No. 9 on the Country charts in 1985. These early successes set the stage for a lifelong journey of musical exploration and storytelling.
Settling in South Australia in 1998, Graeme’s talent flourished with a series of albums, including Footprints in the Sand at Wallaroo and One for the Road, which showcased his ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with captivating melodies. Graeme’s music reflects a deep connection to life’s journey, often inspired by themes of resilience, love, and the beauty of nature. Graeme’s recent album, Hell & Back, not only resonated with Australian audiences but also earned international acclaim, with multiple tracks topping country music charts. Recognitions such as the “2022 Golden Day Award in the Netherlands” affirmed their global impact.
In 2024, Graeme continued to evolve creatively, releasing the poignant track How Long Before the Rain Sets In alongside this single of Always My Best Friend. These releases demonstrate his ability to balance timeless storytelling with modern production, ensuring his music remains relevant and impactful. With a career spanning decades, Graeme’s work continues to inspire both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Beyond the music itself, this Graeme’s journey reflects an unwavering dedication to his craft and a passion for connecting with audiences. His story is one of perseverance and reinvention, proving that it’s never too late to achieve new milestones. Through each song and album, Graeme continues to remind us of the power of music to heal, inspire, and bring people together.
LYRICS:
Always My Best Friend Lyrics
Artist: Graeme Clarke
Writer: Robert Muddyman
Publisher: Yeldah Music
The years we’ve spent together, have flown by much too fast
Memories we’ve cherished are now fading in the past
Our children have all grown and gone the wheel has turned around
Again it’s just the two of us sharing treasures that we’ve found
So take my hand and walk with me through the time that lies ahead
No need to say a single word, we know it’s all been said
And when that final page is turned and the story’s at its end
You were more than just a wife to me you were always my best friend
Plans we made together, after all were only dreams
That vanished in the light of day made of nothing so it seems
They held our life together in those times when all went wrong
And it’s such that dreams are made of and its dreams that make love strong
So take my hand and walk with me through the time that lies ahead
No need to say a single word, we know it’s all been said
And when that final page is turned and the story’s at its end
You were more than just a wife to me you were always my best friend
Now the flame is slowly fading but the warmth will still remain
Of a constant friend and lover, through the happiness and pain
With you by my side to guide me then we’ll face the passing time
As we started out so long ago when I changed your name to mine
So take my hand and walk with me through the time that lies ahead
No need to say a single word, we know it’s all been said
And when that final page is turned and the story’s at its end
You were more than just a wife to me you were always my best friend
You were more than just a wife to me you were always my best friend