Bassett was born and raised in Oceanside, California to parents Taylor and Laura, and he has five sisters. He was home-schooled.
His first introduction to musical theater was at age 8, over a decade before he starred as Ricky in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, when he was in a community theater production of High School Musical as J.V. Jock No. 2. Since then, he has starred in over 30 musical productions.
Bassett also sings and plays piano, guitar, and drums.
Bassett's first substantial role was in 2018, when he played the recurring role of Aidan Peters on the Disney Channel television series Stuck in the Middle.
Bassett was cast in his first starring role at age 17 as Ricky Bowen, the male lead, in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. According to Playbill, Bassett co-wrote "Just For A Moment" with co-star Olivia Rodrigo for the series' soundtrack.
In early 2020, Bassett signed with talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency as well as signed a recording contract with Warner Records. He released his first single, "Common Sense," on music platforms on April 3, 2020.
On March 12, 2021, Bassett released his self-titled debut EP, “Joshua Bassett” with the first single, “Lie Lie Lie”, being released on January 14, 2021. In late 2021, Bassett released a trio of songs: "Set Me Free", "Crisis", and "Secret".
In 2022, he released the singles "Doppelgänger", a non-album single. He then released "Smoke Slow", a lead single, then released "Lifeline", and "Sad Songs In A Hotel Room", all for the EP of the same name. After released Sad Songs In A Hotel Room, he released four non-album singles, each a week apart - "would you love me now?", "SHE SAID HE SAID SHE SAID", "i'm sorry", and "Different". In the same year, he also performed "Smoke Slow" on Today, made his feature film debut in Better Nate Than Ever, and starred in the animated film, Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again. He also won a Kids Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
In 2023, he embarked on The Complicated Tour across the United States and Europe, released a single called "Just Love", and won another Kids Choice Award for his role in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
In 2024, he released two pre-release singles for his debut album, "The Golden Years" and "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes." He subsequently released his debut album on July 26, 2024, which shared the name with the first single, and started The Golden Years Tour just four days later. The tour, which was focused on North America and Europe, started July 30, 2024 in Arizona and ended October 9, 2024 in Denmark.
In January 2025, he is planned to extend The Golden Years tour in Europe.
The Perfect Gift
Joshua Bassett Lyrics
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We didn't need no mistletoe to know what loving is
Through every up and down, there's one thing that stays true
Christmas is better every second it's with you
I don't got much to give
So I hope you think this is
To the perfect gift that ever lived
Yeah, this song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you, you
I can't pretend that this has been the perfect year
You held my hand through every tear
You were a home for me when I had no one there
And I promise you that I'm not going anywhere
I don't got much to give
So I hope you think this is
The perfect gift that I could give
To the perfect gift that ever lived
Yeah, this song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you, you
When seasons change and I've lost my way
It'll be okay with you by my side
And darlin', that's why
This song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you
In Joshua Bassett's song The Perfect Gift, he reminisces about the first time he and his significant other kissed and how special their love is. He expresses that their love transcends any material gifts and that the best gift he could give them is this song. He acknowledges that it may not have been the perfect year, but his partner has been there through everything as a constant support system and a place to call home. Bassett promises to never leave and that with his partner by his side, everything will be okay.
The song showcases an intimate moment between two people who have a deep connection. It highlights the importance of having someone who is always there for you, even during tough times. It also emphasizes that material gifts are not as important as the love that is shared between individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I still remember the first time we ever kissed
I cherish the memory of our very first kiss
We didn't need no mistletoe to know what loving is
Our love does not need any symbols or rituals to prove it exists
Through every up and down, there's one thing that stays true
Amidst all our challenges, one thing is constant and unwavering
Christmas is better every second it's with you
My experience of Christmas is enriched by your presence every moment
I don't got much to give
I do not have many material possessions to offer
So I hope you think this is
I wish you see this as
The perfect gift that I could give
My greatest present that I can bestow
To the perfect gift that ever lived
To the most magnificent partner in my life
Yeah, this song's the second best that I could do
This tune is not the finest creation I could make
When the perfect gift is you, you
Considering that you are the perfect gift
I can't pretend that this has been the perfect year
I am honest in admitting that this year had its imperfections
You held my hand through every tear
You supported me during my sorrowful moments
You were a home for me when I had no one there
You gave me comfort and a sense of belonging when I was isolated
And I promise you that I'm not going anywhere
I vow that I will stay by your side
When seasons change and I've lost my way
During times of uncertainty and confusion
It'll be okay with you by my side
I will find solace in your presence
And darlin', that's why
My dear, that is why
This song's the second best that I could do
This tune is not the finest creation I could make
When the perfect gift is you, you
Considering that you are the perfect gift
When the perfect gift is you, you
Considering that you are the perfect gift
When the perfect gift is you, you
Considering that you are the perfect gift
When the perfect gift is you
Because you are the most precious gift of all
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joshua T. Bassett
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Ronald Peralta
LYRICS
I still remember the first time we ever kissed
We didn't need no mistletoe
Didn't know what loving is
And through every up and down
There's one thing that stays true
Christmas is better every second it's with you
I don't got much to give
So, I hope you think this is
The perfect gift that I could give
To the perfect gift that ever lived
Yeah, this song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you, you
I can't pretend that this has been the perfect year
You held my hand through every tear
You were a home for me when I had no one there
And I promise you that I'm not going anywhere
I don't got much to give
So, I hope you think this is
The perfect gift that I could give
To the perfect gift that ever lived
Yeah, this song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you, you
When the perfect gift is you, you
When seasons change and I've lost my way
It'll be okay with you by my side
And darling, that's why
This song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you.
😝👑
Ezequiel Camino
I still remember the first time we ever kissed
We didn’t need no mistletoe
To know what loving is
Through every up-and-down
There’s one thing that stays true
Christmas is better every second it’s with you
I don’t got much to give
So I hope you think this is
The perfect gift, that I could give
To the perfect gift, that ever lived
Yeah this song's
The second best that I could do
When the perfеct gift is you, you-ou
When the perfеct gift is you, you-ou
I can’t pretend
That this has been the perfect year
You held my hand through every tear-ear
You were a home for me
When I had no one there
I promise you that I’m not going anywhere
I don’t got much to give
So I hope you think this is
The perfect gift, that I could give
To the perfect gift, that ever lived
Yeah this song's
The second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you, you-ou
When the perfect gift is you, you-ou
When seasons change and I’ve lost my way
It’ll be okay with you by my side
And darlin' that’s why
This song's the second best that I could do
When the perfect gift is you...
VQuick
FUN FACT: This is also the first time that Olivia is hearing the song, so her reactions are all genuine 🥺🤏
simply_kenz:D
She's crying because he rote the song him self
Sara Oliveira
@Kássio Gomes there's a lot of scenes in this series done in the first attempt. First Olivia scene (the ukulele one), the scene of Wondering, the scene where Ricky says "I love you" in the first season, etc.
Kássio Gomes
I'm sure a scene isn't done in the first attempt.
Victoria Yang
@VQuick no they wrapped up filming season 2 in the summer of 2020 (if you watch the bts of some scenes, there's posters in the back that say summer 2020)
VQuick
@Martin H Nuuma Ok my dude, you just made this exact statement 2 weeks ago 👍
Diya J Marar
They really made me feel like it's Christmas though it's May
Virxls
It is christmas day after 4 days
Glee watch party
@Laurel Lulu or Christmas in may
Darsh!
It’s from the Christmas special