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title: "Make The Best Of It (2008 album) · David Dewese"
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updated: 2026-10-07
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# Make The Best Of It

by [David Dewese](https://daviddewese.com/about/)

Album · October 2008

Litterbug Records · CD

Make The Best Of It is the first solo album by David Dewese, released October 2008 on Litterbug Records.

Copies bought from Kool Kat Musik came with a 10-track bonus CD-R, which includes a Luxury Liners demo of “Great Day”.

## Listen

- [Bandcamp](https://daviddewese.bandcamp.com/album/make-the-best-of-it)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/04Ck48kyE7QuZiCCiyMgwl)
- [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/make-the-best-of-it/292277602)
- [Tidal](https://tidal.com/browse/album/44108668)
- [Deezer](https://www.deezer.com/album/7636701)
- [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/browse/MPREb_cSff9WpZySk)

## Tracklist

1. Dear Self, 3:38
2. This Too Shall Pass, 3:09
3. Make The Best Of It, 4:40
4. Without You, 4:01
5. Keep Hanging On, 3:32
6. Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About Her, 2:38
7. Moment Too Late, 3:47
8. The Only One, 3:24
9. Heart Of The Matter, 3:16
10. Lake Tawakoni, 3:29
11. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, 3:35

## Quick facts

- **Type**: Album
- **Released**: October 2008
- **Label**: Litterbug Records
- **Catalog number**: LLCD1005
- **Original format**: CD
- **Available on**: Streaming and download
- **Tracks**: 11
- **Running time**: 39:09
- **UPC**: 884501037945

## Credits

- **Producer, recorded by, mixed by, drums, percussion**: Chris Brush
- **Songwriter, producer, recording; vocals, guitar, banjo, bass, piano**: David Dewese
- **Co-writer, “This Too Shall Pass”**: Jerry James
- **Fiddle, mandolin**: Jeremy Stephens
- **Steel guitar, banjo**: Grant Johnson
- **Bass**: David Wilstermann
- **Double bass**: Aaron Oliva
- **Piano**: Kim Houston
- **Accordion**: Andy Wells
- **Organ**: Stephen Jerkins
- **Harmonium**: Mark Lange
- **Mastered by**: Alex McCullough (Yes Master)

## Reviews

- [Powerpopaholic on *Make The Best Of It*](https://www.powerpopaholic.com/2008/12/david-dewese-make-best-of.html)

  Dec 2008

## Rights and licensing

For David’s own songs on this record, David owns 99.9% of the masters and publishing. [Ask about licensing *Make The Best Of It*](https://daviddewese.com/contact/?topic=licensing&release=dewese-2008-make-the-best-of-it).

Details from the original release and streaming services.