It is sung by frontman Roger Daltrey with backing vocals from Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle.

[citation needed] "You Better You Bet" was released as the first single from Face Dances in February 1981, backed with the John Entwistle-penned "The Quiet One".

The single's relative underperformance is thought to have been because Warner Bros. Records had decided to boycott independent promoters in America, which resulted in less airplay for the track.

Record World said that "flashy electronic keyboards usher in Roger Daltrey's souped up pop vocal.

"[9] Rolling Stone ranked the song as the band's 32nd-best, stating, "Tough and to the point, 'You Better You Bet' reflects the way Townshend's enthusiasm for punk rock was tightening his songwriting.

"[10] A music video for the song was produced in black and white, featuring the band and keyboardist John Bundrick playing onstage.