Wind Beneath My Wings

Lou Rawls

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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You know. It must have been cold standing there in my shadow
You never had the sunlight on your face
To know you were content to let me shine
Why you walked a few steps behind

And I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one behind me with all that strength
Just a face without a name
I never heard you once complain

Did you ever know that you are 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 right here in my heart
I want you to know that I know the truth
I would be nothing without you

Did you ever know that you are my hero?
You're everything that I would like to be
I could fly higher, higher than an eagle
I said you are the wind beneath my wings

Did you ever know that you are my hero?
You're everything that I would like to be!
I tell ya, I could fly higher, higher than an eagle
I said you are the wind beneath my wings,
My wings

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Lou Rawls

Louis Allen "Lou" Rawls (December 1, 1933 – January 6, 2006) was an American recording artist, voice actor, songwriter, and record producer. He was known for his smooth vocal style: Frank Sinatra once said that Rawls had "the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game". Rawls released more than 60 albums, sold more than 40 million records,[citation needed] appeared as an actor in motion pictures and on television, and voiced-over many cartoons. He was also known for his frequently used expression, "Yeah, buddy!" Rawls was also a three-time Grammy-winner, all for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. 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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