That's What Friends Are For, Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager 1982

[Rene Asologuitar]

"That's What Friends Are For" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager.

It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night Shift, but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder.

This recording, billed as being by "Dionne Warwick & Friends", was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention. It was a massive hit, becoming the number-one single of 1986, and winning the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Song of the Year. It raised over $3 million for its cause.

This song is heartily dedicated to our very good friend Ruth Abrea!!!
Know that you can always count on us!!!
Our love and prayers are with you!!!


That's What friends Are For, Burt Bacarach and Carole Bayer Sager 1982.mp3
https://youtu.be/6Ux_-hkehNU

[StephenM]

this is especially lovely singing Rene!

bravo! 

I do remember this song too.. I think it is more special though to hear you singing it.

[Bluesberry]

Great vocal......I remember when this came out......I remember Elton Johns vocal.....so damn good....hot singing.......you are a very good singer also.......the guitar sounds really good, crisp and full, no boominess....well done recording this......man o man you are a good guitarist

[Frank53]

Excellent performance of a moving song. Well done!

[TPB]

I always loved Warwick's version but now I love your version
Tim

[Blooby]

Great song... Humorous movie. That scene where Henry Winkler writes the check for the sax player on the subway is one of the funniest moments I can recall from a movie. I am sure it passed by a lot of people unnoticed.

Love your voice.

Blooby