Bette Midler Version
| "Wind Beneath My Wings" | ||||
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| Single by Bette Midler | ||||
| from the album Beaches | ||||
| Released | June 1, 1989 | |||
| Format | CD single, cassette single | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Pop, soft rock, adult contemporary | |||
| Length | 4:18 (Edit) 4:54 (Album & 7" Version) |
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| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Writer(s) | Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar | |||
| Producer | Arif Mardin | |||
| Certification | Gold (U.S.) | |||
| Bette Midler singles chronology | ||||
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"Wind Beneath My Wings" was performed by Bette Midler for the soundtrack of the film Beaches and became a U.S. number-one single. It was named Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards of 1990. The song became a worldwide hit, #5 in UK, #4 in New Zealand and #1 in Australia.
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