Friends

Bette Midler

About Friends

"Friends" (also titled "(You Got to Have) Friends") is a 1973 hit single by Bette Midler. It was written by Buzzy Linhart and Mark "Moogy" Klingman. In the United States, the song reached #9 on the Adult Contemporary chart and reached #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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And I am all alone.
There is no one here beside me.
And my problems have all gone,
There is no one to deride me.

But you got to have friends the feeling's of so strong.
You got to have friends to make the day last long.

I got some friends but they're gone
Someone came and took them away
And from the dusk till the dawn here is where I'll stay.

Standing at the end of the world boys
Waiting for my new friends to come.
I don't care if I'm hungry or poor,
I'm gonna get some of them.

'Cause you got to have friends.
'Cause you got to have friends.

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Bette Midler

Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945), also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, comedian, producer and entrepreneur. In a career spanning almost half a century, Midler has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a special Tony Award. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Mark Klingman, Buzzy Linhart

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10 facts about this song

Release
The song "Friends" is a single from Bette Midler's debut studio album titled "The Divine Miss M," which was released in November 1972.
Writers
The track was penned by Bette Midler, Buzzy Linhart, and Mark "Moogy" Klingman, hence making it a creative collaboration among these three artists.
Genre
"Friends" is primarily categorized under the Pop genre and includes elements of the Vocal or Easy Listening style of music.
Song Theme
The song “Friends” is a tribute to the undying bond of friendship, celebrating the loyalty and togetherness that true friendship brings along.
Length
The length of the song "Friends" is around 2 minutes and 50 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
Achievements
While the song itself did not chart, "The Divine Miss M" album peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and earned Bette Midler a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1973.
Covers
"Friends" has been covered by various artists over time. Notable among them is the cover version by Elton John in 1971 for his album "17-11-70."
Usage in Popular Culture
The song was famously used in the closing scene of the American television series "The West Wing" in the season 2 episode "Noël."
Legacy
Owing to its universal theme of friendship, "Friends" is often played at reunions, farewell parties and other gatherings celebrating camaraderie to this date.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Friends" highlight the importance of maintaining relationships despite distances and changes that life brings, which resonates deeply with listeners across generations.

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