The Evolution Of A Hit Song

May 31, 2026 • 00:02:42
The Evolution Of A Hit Song
Heart Banter/Music Covers & Acoustic Guitar
The Evolution Of A Hit Song

May 31 2026 | 00:02:42

/

Show Notes

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Here’s my version.

Chapters

View Full Transcript

Episode Transcript

[00:00:09] It must have been cold there in my shadow? [00:00:16] To never have sunlight on your face? [00:00:23] You were content to let me shine? [00:00:30] You always this walk disturbed behind? [00:00:38] So I was the one with all the glory? [00:00:45] Why you were the one with all the strength? [00:00:52] A beautiful face without a name? [00:01:00] Beautiful smile? [00:01:07] Did you ever know that you're my hero? [00:01:14] And everything I'd like to be? [00:01:21] I could fly higher than an eagle? [00:01:29] You are the wind beneath my wings? [00:01:36] It might have appeared to go unnoticed? [00:01:43] But I have it all here in my heart? [00:01:51] I want you to know I know the truth? [00:01:58] I would be nothing without you? [00:02:05] Did you ever know that you're my hero? [00:02:12] You're everything? [00:02:14] Everything I'd like to be? [00:02:20] I could fly higher than an eagle? [00:02:27] You are the wind beneath my wings? [00:02:34] Cause you are the wind beneath my wing.

Other Episodes

Episode

December 29, 2021 • 00:04:52
Episode Cover

“American Pie” Gold Nuggets

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://davidgittlin.net/2021/12/28/american-pie-gold-nuggets/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gittlin/message

Listen

Episode

May 23, 2023 • 00:04:13
Episode Cover

Fill My Eyes Acoustic Guitar and Vocal Cover

Here's my cover of "Fill My Eyes" played with Cat Stevens' unique guitar style. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gittlin/message

Listen

Episode

March 18, 2026 • 00:03:30
Episode Cover

Steve Gillette: Influential Folk Singer And Songwriter

Have you heard of Steve Gillette? If you were alive in the 1960s and liked folk music, there’s a chance the name rings a...

Listen