DIONNE WARWICK - THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

DIONNE WARWICK

SONGWRITERS: BURT BACHARACH & CAROLE BAYER SAGER

COUNTRY: U. S. A.

ALBUM: FRIENDS

LABEL: ARISTA RECORDS

GENRE: SOUL

YEAR: 1985

"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 & Friends", was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention. It was a massive hit, becoming the number 1 single of 1986 in the United States, and winning the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Song of the Year. Its sales raised over US$3 million for its cause.

And i never thought i'd feel this way

And as far as i'm concerned

I'm glad i got the chance to say

That i do believe i love you

And if i should ever go away

Well then close your eyes and try

To feel the way we do today

And then if you can remember

Keep smilin' keep shinin'

Knowing you can always count on me for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for

Well you came and opened me

And now there's so much more i see

And so by the way i thank you

And then for the times when we're apart

Well then close your eyes and know

These words are coming from my heart

And then if you can remember

Keep smilin' keep shinin'

Knowing you can always count on me for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for.