"Wind Beneath My Wings" is a widely known song that has been recorded by several artists such as Lou Rawls, Bette Midler, and Lee Greenwood. While Midler had the highest charting version (perhaps due to being included on the 'Beaches' soundtrack, Gary Morris's version did quite well in the charts as well. In fact, it was Morris's version that won Song of the Year both by the ACM and CMA. Watch this video of Gary Morris singing "Wind Beneath My Wings" from our 2010 series. Check out more FULL VID

"WIND BENEATH MY WINGS (Hero)" A song written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley. Lou Rawls was the first to land the song on the chart in the US. The up-tempo version by Rawls was released in March 1983 on Epic 34-03758. It was backed with "Midnight Sunshine". It appeared on his album, When the Night Comes. It spent six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and on April 16, 1983, it peaked at no. 65. It also got to no. 60 on the R&B chart. The highest-charting version of the song to date wa

With his deep, smooth, and powerful baritone voice, Lou Rawls was a legend of soul and jazz music. He was known for his ability to make songs sound profound and deeply emotional. Although "The Wind Beneath My Wings" is most famously known through Bette Midler's version, Lou Rawls's rendition has a special quality, rich with jazz and sentimentality, showcasing his versatility. His performance in July 1989 on World of Jazz perfectly captured the beauty of this song. The song was written by Jeff Si

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Lou Rawls - The Wind Beneath My Wings - 16 July 1989 • World of Jazz