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"From a Distance" is a Ballad song written in 1985 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold. Gold was working as a secretary at the time for Home Box Office and writing songs in her free time.[1] Gold's friend, Christine Lavin, introduced the song to Nanci Griffith who first recorded for her 1987 album, Lone Star State of Mind. It quickly became a favorite of Griffith's fans around the world. The Byrds recorded the song as one of 4 newly recorded studio tracks for their box set The Byrdsreleased in 1990. The song then became an international commercial success after it was recorded in 1990 by Bette Midler for the album Some People's Lives. "From a Distance" went to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 [2]. The song went on to win a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991.
Bette Midler re-recorded a Christmas version for her 2006 Christmas Album, Cool Yule, with additional lyrics by Midler, Robbie Buchanan and Jay Landers. Additional recordings of the original have been performed by Gold, Griffith, Simon Nicol (of Fairport Convention) and many others. The song has also been sung by a number of children's school choirs.
Much of the song's popularity coincided with the first Persian Gulf War.
The song also won a "3 Million Airs Award" from Broadcast Music Incorporated.
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Who sang the Rose originally?
The Rose was sung by Bette Midler
On which Bette Midler album is the song From a Distance?
Some People's Lives
What is Bette Midler's birthday?
Bette Midler was born on December 1, 1945.
Bette Midler performs the song From a Distance on which album?
Some People's Lives
When was The Bette Midler Show created?
The Bette Midler Show was created on 1976-06-19.
When was Bette Midler - album - created?
Bette Midler - album - was created on 1973-11-16.
What is the real name of Bette Midler?
Her real name is Bette Midler; she was named for Bette Davis but pronounces her first name differently.
What is the birth name of Bette Cassatt?
Bette Cassatt's birth name is Elizabeth Cassatt Laoang.
What nicknames does Bette Midler go by?
Bette Midler goes by The Divine Miss M, and Bathhouse Betty.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Divine Bette Midler - 2005?
The cast of The Divine Bette Midler - 2005 includes: Danny DeVito as himself Barbara Hershey as herself Bette Midler as herself
Is bette midler Jewish?
Bette Midler was raised a Jewish girl in a Samoan neighborhood (born and raised in Hawaii).
Was bette midler ever on Saturday Night Live?
Bette Midler was the musical guest on May 26, 1979.
