BEFORE IT WAS A HIT V: Wind Beneath My Wings. Continues later this week.

BEFORE IT WAS A HIT SONG…

These songs are well known but you may not know about the earlier attempts to score a hit record with prior versions of the same song.

Before Bette Midler starred in the film 'Beaches', standout track "Wind Beneath My Wings" had been recorded by acts as diverse as Roger Whitaker (in 1982), Gary Morris, Colleen Hewett and Gladys Knight & The Pips. The latter's powerful vocal was entitled "Hero" and included on their 1983 album 'Visions'. Other interpretations followed. 
Their limited success was eclipsed in 1989 by the worldwide success of Midler's remake. It earned the singer / actress Grammy Awards for Song and Record of the Year as well as topping the US and Australian charts.

Each new song will be added to the spotify playlist named: ‘Before It Was A Hit Song’.  You can check out the earlier / original versions of the hit songs you know and love.

Red Red Wine

Tainted Love

Killing Me Softly

The Best

The playlist and other Caffe` Latte` selections can be found at:

https://open.spotify.com/user/alanrosscaffelatte

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