37 Years Ago Today: Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” Hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100

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Below are the Top 20, and for the first time, 3 of Michael Jackson's songs are in the Top 10!

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Video - Bette Midler - Beaches - Trailer

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Released in 1989, “Wind Beneath My Wings” was written by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar. A No. 1 single for Midler, she is not the first person to record the inspiring tune.

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Beaches The Musical: Jessica Vosk Sings Wind Beneath My Wings

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You may not think of Bette Midler as a particularly controversial performer, but in the early days, when she was playing bathhouses and filling her stage shows with flirtatious raunch, she was quite the showbiz rebel.

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Bette Midler is watching the entertainment world from a distance as sources say the “Wind Beneath My Wings” legend may never sing in public again.

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Bette Midler’s music has a unique way of feeling like a grand movie moment. Her voice carries a theatrical weight that makes it perfect for the “big” emotional peaks of a wedding.

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But whatever the reason, pop music fans in 1989 were treated to some top tracks. And it’s some of those offerings that we wanted to explore below.

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Every so often, a special movie emerges that features not only great dialogue, but also a song performed by the actors that makes a cultural impact.

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