A little known fact about Ray LaMontagne's "You Are The Best Thing" is that the song was initially written for the film "The Secret Life of Bees" but was not included in the final soundtrack. It wasn't until later that the song gained popularity after being featured in an episode of the television series "One Tree Hill". Despite its original intended use, "You Are The Best Thing" has become one of LaMontagne's most well-known and beloved songs, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.