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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Wind Beneath My Wings

By Bill Lamb, About.com

This song first became a hit in a version by country balladeer Garry Morris. 6 years later Bette Midler recorded what, by many, is considered the definitive version for the movie Beaches. The song's lyrics of personal tribute have made it one of the most popular songs for funerals of all time.

Performer

Paris Bennett - February 28, 2006

Songwriters

Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley

Notable Recorded Version

  • Garry Morris - #4 Country (1983) (Listen)
  • Bette Midler - #1 Pop (1989) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

Did you ever know that you’re my hero,
And everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings

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