From a Distance

"From a Distance" was written in 1985 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold. Nanci Griffith who first recorded it for her 1987 release, Lone Star State of Mind. The Byrds recorded the song as one of 4 newly recorded studio tracks for their box set The Byrds released in 1990. The song then became an international commercial success after it was recorded in 1990 by Bette Midler for the album Some People's Lives, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and went on to win a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991. The song also won a "3 Million Airs Award" from BMI.

Much of the song's popularity coincided with the first Persian Gulf War. It received a "Minute Man Award" from the United States Army for inspiring the troops and a "Seven Seals Award" from the Department of Defense.

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From A Distance [Accompaniment/Performance Track]