That's What Friends Are For
Deniece Williams, Johnny Mathis
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Sometimes, lonely nights turn into sunny days I never thought I'd feel this way I never knew that you and I were meant to be in love Oh, darling, you've always been around to see me through. How was I to know you'd make my dreams come true? Time and time again before, always on our own But now we're friends in love Hoping that we'll always still be friends in love It's dawn and we're together Darling, now we got forever and day Don't you go away Remember every time you cried, you came to me Much to my surprise, I found someone to see Even nights of loneliness you were always there for me We're friends in love Hoping that we'll always still be friends in love It's dawn and we're together Darling, now we got forever and day Don't you go away You turned around, looked my way I can't say that it hasn't crossed my mind I've loved you all along Ah, now we're leavin' yesterday behind We'll never be alone, we're friends in love Hoping that we'll always still be friends in love It's dawn and we're together Darling, now we got forever and day Don't you go away
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Written by: Clarence McDonald, Deniece June Williams, Fritz Baskett, Lani Groves
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"That's What Friends Are For" is a song recorded by American soul and gospel vocalist Deniece Williams. It was released as a single in 1978.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach #22 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
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Song CategoriesThe song falls under the soul, R&B, and gospel genres.
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MisidentificationMany often confuse this song with Dionne Warwick's 1985 hit of the same name, though they are two distinct songs.
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Album PlacementThe song is a part of her third studio album "When Love Comes Calling."
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CollaborationsDeniece Williams collaborated with songwriter William "Mickey" Stevenson and producer Maurice White for this album.
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Label AffiliationThe album "When Love Comes Calling" was released under Columbia Records, a major record label.
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Career ImpactThe song helped solidify Williams' place within the R&B genre, reinforcing her versatility as she had previously released successful pop and gospel tracks.
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BackgroundDeniece Williams began her career as a backup singer for Stevie Wonder, which added to the anticipation and excitement for her solo career.
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Lasting InfluenceThough it was not her biggest hit, "That's What Friends Are For" remains a memorable track in Williams' discography due to its heartfelt lyrics and Williams' powerful vocal performance.
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Grammy AwardsWhile this song didn't win any awards, Deniece Williams is a four-time Grammy Award winner, indicating her recognized talent in the music industry.
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