- Written by Carol Bayer Sager (lyrics) and Burt
Bacharach (music)
- Originally recorded by Rod Stewart in 1982
- Stewart's version was used in the 1982 Ron Howard
movie Night Shift
- The movie featured a number of stars and several
others who were at the time complete unknowns but are well known
today.
- The movie stars Ron Howard's Happy Days co-star Henry
Winkler and Michael Keaton, and also introduces Shelley Long, Richard
Belzer, and Clint Howard. Kevin Costner, has a brief scene as
"Frat Boy #1", and Shannon Doherty from "Friends"
and "Charmed" makes an unlikely appearance as a Girl Scout
- The song itself was made famous when recorded by ensemble known as Dionne
& Friends, consisting of Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie
Wonder, and Gladys Knight
- The cover version was recorded as a benefit for
American Foundation for AIDS Research, and raised millions
- The Dionne and Friends version was #1 on the Top 40
charts for four weeks in 1985
- It 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.
- It was ranked by Billboard magazine as the most
popular song of 1986
- The song has also been recorded by Shirley Bassey in
1991, and by Helen Reddy in 1998
- An excellent song for use at weddings as a
first dance song, parent dance, or for the bridal party to dance to
Song Lyrics - 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
(Repeat)
| Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted
and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we
have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate
for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people
in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may
not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use. |
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