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"Wind Beneath My Wings" was performed by Bette Midler for the soundtrack of the 1988 film Beaches, starring Midler and Barbara Hershey. Marc Shaiman , Midler's longtime music arranger, was already a fan of the song and suggested it to her when they were identifying songs she could perform during the film. [ 4 ]
Beaches (the working title as Remember Me) is a 1988 American comedy-drama film adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue and based on Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel of the same name.It was directed by Garry Marshall, and stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, Mayim Bialik, John Heard, James Read, Spalding Gray, and Lainie Kazan.
"Wind Beneath My Wings", which had been recorded by several other artists before Midler in the early 1980s, among them Sheena Easton, Roger Whittaker, Gary Morris, Perry Como, Gladys Knight & the Pips and Lou Rawls, was released as the second single in February 1989, following the box office success of the movie.
"Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler. Initially written as a love song, Bette Midler made this song her own when she re-recorded it for the movie Beaches. The song's lyrics describe a reassuring ...
Sure, it's a bit cheesy and trite, but Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" is a lovely way to thank those very special people who serve as your support system. 52. Nat King Cole, "Autumn Leaves"
Below is an alphabetical list of songs recorded by American singer Bette Midler. It contains only songs that have been officially released since 1972, regardless of whether they were recorded in the studio or they were only live releases. The list also includes songs released in the original format, excluding reissues.
You are the wind beneath my wings. Well, he is!" Even with millions of people watching, Midler performed as if Carson was the only person in the room, amending the lyrics to address him directly.
Bette Midler (/ b ɛ t ˈ m ɪ d l ər / bet MID-lər; [1] [2] born December 1, 1945) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. [3] Throughout her five-decade career Midler has received numerous accolades, including four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor, in addition to nominations for two Academy ...