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That’s What Friends Are For
By Jacklyn | February 19, 2009
You’re right.. That’s What Friends Are For is one of my favourite songs, besides If We Hold On Together by Diana Ross, I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, The Power Of The Dream by Celine Dion, One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, Hero by Mariah Carey… and the list goes on.
I have anchored such great positive emotions with That’s What Friends Are For so much so that for months till now, this song is my mobile phone’s ringtone. Want to know a little history of That’s What Friends Are For?
- Written by Carol Bayer Sager and Music by Burt Bacharach
- Originally recorded by Rod Stewart in 1982
- Became famous in 1985 when recorded by ensemble known as Dionne & Friends, consisting of Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight
- Was recorded as a benefit for American Foundation for AIDS Research, and raised millions
- Won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, as well as Song of the Year writers Bacharach and Bayer Sager
- Ranked by Billboard magazine as the most popular song of 1986
~ That’s What Friends Are For ~
And I, never thought I’d feel this way
And as far as I’m concerned
I’m glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if, I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That’s what friends are for
For/In good times and/in bad times
I’ll be on your side forever more
That’s what friends are for
Well you came and opened me
And now there’s so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
And then, for the times when we’re apart
Well then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my hearts
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That’s what friends are for
For/In good times and/in bad times
I’ll be on your side forever more
That’s what friends are for
Topics: Gratitude, Inspiration, Personal Life, Quotes, Video | 1 Comment »
February 20th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Wonderful song, thank you so much for posting, Jacklyn!