‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ is part of the original soundtrack for Fireside, starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey
In addition to acting in films such as Abracadabra (1993), The Rose (1979) and The Divorced Women’s Club (1996), Bette Midler is a renowned singer, with several hits in the music industry. Despite her talent, she did not believe as “Wind Beneath My Wings” would become a hit.
It is worth noting how the song in question is part of the original soundtrack of Friends Forevera film released on December 21, 1988 and starring Midler (Cecilia Carol “CC” Bloom) It is Barbara Hershey (Hillary Whitney).
During an interview with Peoplethe 78-year-old artist recalled how she also didn’t think the film would resonate so deeply with so many people. “We didn’t know what we had,” she said, noting how many critics “dismissed” Firebirds for starring two women.
Not only commercially, but Bette Midler had great success in the industry with “Wind Beneath My Wings,” winner of the Grammy in Recording of the Yearshared with the producer Arif Mardin. Through music, its composers, Jeff Silbar It is Larry Henleyemerged victorious with Song of the Year.
I was so proud of that record because Arif Mardin He was a genius, one of the funniest and kindest people in the entire world. I was very lucky to have him around for so many years.
Source: Rollingstone
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