Wind Beneath My Wings

Bette Midler

About Wind Beneath My Wings

"Wind Beneath My Wings" (sometimes titled "The Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Hero") is a song written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley. The song was first recorded by Kamahl in 1982 for a country and western album he was recording. Kamahl talked about being the first to record the song in an appearance on Australian TV show Spicks and Specks but stated it was not commercially released because it was felt he did not suit the country and western style. Instead, Roger Whittaker recorded the song, as well as Sheena Easton and Lee Greenwood. The song appeared shortly thereafter in charted versions by Colleen Hewett (1982), Lou Rawls (1983), Gladys Knight & the Pips (1983), and Gary Morris (1983). The highest-charting version of the song to date was recorded in 1988 by singer and actress Bette Midler for the soundtrack to the film Beaches. This version was released as a single in early 1989, spent one week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in June 1989, and won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year in February 1990. On October 24, 1991, Midler's single was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipment of one million copies in the United States. In 2004 Midler's version finished at No. 44 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. 


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Ohhhh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh.
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
To never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.

So I was the one with all the glory,
While you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
But I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings.

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Oh, the wind beneath my wings.
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly away. You let me fly so high.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.

Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,
So high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you,
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

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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: Jeff Silbar, Larry Henley

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10 facts about this song

Artists and Versions
Though associated most with Bette Midler, "Wind Beneath My Wings" was recorded by artists like Gary Morris, Lee Greenwood, Lou Rawls, Roger Whittaker, and Sheena Easton before her. - Bette Midler's version is the most notable and widely recognized.
Year Released
Gary Morris’s version was released in 1983, followed by Roger Whittaker and Sheena Easton in 1982, Lou Rawls in 1983, Lee Greenwood in 1984, and made famously mainstream by Bette Midler in 1988.
Song’s Recognition and Awards
"Wind Beneath My Wings" was named Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards in 1990 for Bette Midler's version. - The song has been covered by hundreds of artists around the world, solidifying its universal resonation.
Soundtrack Use
Bette Midler's version became popular after it was used as the soundtrack of the movie "Beaches" in 1988.
Song Writer
Regardless of the artist, the song was written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley and was first recorded by Kamahl in Australia in 1982.
Chart Rankings
Gary Morris’s version of the song hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1983. - Bette Midler’s "Wind Beneath My Wings" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1989.
Use in Memorials
After the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, Lee Greenwood's version of the song was used as a tribute to those who perished.
Variations in Music Videos
The music videos for the different versions of "Wind Beneath My Wings" often vary widely, reflecting the individual styles and personalities of each artist.
Interpretations
The song's meaning has been widely interpreted and discussed, generally being recognized as an homage to those who play unrecognized supportive roles.
Pop Culture Presence
"Wind Beneath My Wings" continues to be performed and recorded by artists in various genres, maintaining its presence within pop culture since its original release.

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