THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR by Trijntje Oosterhuis

Dedicated to Cheryl ( http://www.youtube.com/user/urCherieAmor ) on her birthday... October 15, 2011.

Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager wrote this for the 1982 movie Night Shift, where it was recorded by Rod Stewart and played over the closing credits.

"Dionne & Friends" is Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Gladys Knight. They recorded this as a single to raise money for the American Foundation For AIDS Research (AmFAR). AIDS was a widely misunderstood disease in 1985, and this recording helped draw attention to the cause and educated people about the disease.

The Dionne & Friends version won Grammies for Best Pop Performance by A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Song Of The Year. It stayed at #1 in the US for 4 weeks.

Warwick was one of the first artists to reach out to the AIDS community by recording this song. She explained to Christianmusictoday.com: "It was kind of given to the problem itself to raise funds and awareness. Those who felt they didn't want to be involved with it-to be seen giving money or being heard talking about the crisis-that song was an avenue to reach out without any stigma."

In the same interview Warwick was asked how this song has endured in other arenas outside of the AIDS connection. The singer replied: "I've gotten into wonderful conversations regarding the song being used for graduations, weddings, births, somebody's birthday, or just friendship in general. You know, in all of those instances, they get it."

Trivia source:
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=6261

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• That's What Friends Are For
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• Cheryl
• urcherieamor

[IamHelenKeller]

A late Happy Birthday to you Cheryl.

It was very nice of Mikey to upload this wonderful video for you!

Nice work Mikey....as usual.

- Helen : ))

[knightcritic]

Love the voice it's so pure

[qualqui]

AWESOME Song and Performance, by who, by Trijntje Oosterhuis,...sounds swedish or maybe finnish,.....the most Appropriate song to dedicate to dear Cheryl,...thumbs up to ya Mike and thankin' our buddy Ossama for sharin'! = )

[ireneblchua]

Hi Mikey, so thoughtful of you to dedicate this video to your friend, Cheryl. Happy belated birthday Cheryl. Hope you had a great day!

[Marilenemary]

@ossama2000il

Happy birthday Cheryl!...Thank you

to posting and Osama to sha-

ring!...Happy day to

both!...Kiss

*****

[xxmassimoneseixx]

a song wonderful ..sung by a extraordinary singer ... excellent choice to celebrate the birthday of a great friend.... happy birthday cheryl that all your dreams are realized thanks ossama for shared with me hi massimo

[alheli4598]

Cheryl Happy Birthday dear friend, hugs with all my heart for you, your special day is filled with many blessings, many gifts and many true friends.

Congratulations friend for this beautiful gift to our friend cheryl, you chose a romantic song and famous, especially with a text full of tenderness.

Osama and Nelson Thanks guys for sharing.

[ywiyew]

Beautiful dedication to dear Cheryl...love the lyrics of this song,,

All the best for you Cheryl...Happy birthday !!

Thanks dear Ossama for sharing,,,

Big hugs to all..

Adriana

[gem645]

Honors for this video (3)

#55 – Most Discussed (This Week) – Philippines

#17 – Most Discussed (This Week) – Music – Philippines

#94 – Top Favorited (This Week) – Music – Philippines

Un oh!!! Ganda ~~ Ka in-luv ung intro ... hayzzzzzzz... may naalala tuloy aq... Hmnnn... Maganda po promise !!! Salamat sa pag share Ms. Che... May naalala tuloy aq... mga high school at College friends q :"(

[LuciaDolores1]

@ossama2000il Que bella cancion y edicion,mis felicitaciones a su creador,mi universo de****************!!!,felicita­ciones a nuestra querida Cheryl por este regalo maravilloso,thanks my dearest brother Osama for sharing,kisses Lucia.