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From a Distance

Music by Julie Gold

Originally Performed by Bette Midler

"From a Distance" is a song written in 1987 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold. Gold was working as a secretary at the time for Home Box Office and writing songs in her free time. Gold's friend, Christine Lavin, introduced the song to Nanci Griffith who first recorded it for her 1987 album, Lone Star State of Mind. It quickly became a favorite of Griffith's fans around the world.

The song also became subject of many interpretations with the most famous being the Bette Midler version.

    Release Date: 1987
Awards
1991 - Grammy Winner - Song Of The Year


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Various Arrangers : Men's Pop Hits : TTBB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Men's Pop Hits

"You Raise Me up" is now available in this a cappella concert arrangement, and the moving lyrics and soaring vocals of this Josh Groban classic will inspire all who hear it. Masterful! Here is a soulful a cappella rendition of "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay", the #1 pop hit by Otis Redding, that's great for contemporary groups. "From a Distance" is a stunning new a cappella setting of the #1 pop hit by Bette Midler. These powerful lyrics and a timeless melody will create an unforgettable concert moment. Magical!

Songlist: From A Distance, (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay, You Raise Me Up

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Voicing: TTBB | 2214b | Sheet Music Collection | $6.75 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Women's Popular Jazz : SSAA : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Women's Popular Jazz

"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is a whimsical gem for female voices and will captivate your audiences. Kirby's exquisite arrangement of this classic song lets each section blossom with a turn at the melody. Mac Huff's arrangement of Bette Midler's #1 pop hit "From A Distance" has powerful lyrics and a timeless melody that will create an unforgettable concert moment. Magical! Michele Weir's arrangements of "Rock-A-Bye Baby" is a smooth jazz delight and the vocal jazz standard "Java Jive"gets a great a cappella treatment with the Kirby Shaw touch! Still swings!

Songlist: I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, Java Jive, From a Distance, Rock-A-Bye Baby

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Voicing: SSAA | 2372b | Sheet Music Collection | $10.95 | A Cappella


Bette Midler  : The Bette Midler Songbook : Solo : Songbook : 884088405960 : 1423481666 : 00307067

Bette Midler : The Bette Midler Songbook

Vocal transcriptions of 25 songs from the Divine Miss M, all in their original keys

Songlist: Bed of Roses, Blueberry Pie, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Chapel of Love, Do You Want To Dance?, Friends, From A Distance, The Gift of Love, The Glory of Love, Hello in There, It's Too Late, Mele Kalikimaka, Midnight in Memphis, Mr. Rockefeller, Pretty Legs (And Great Big Knockers), The Rose, Some People's Lives, Stay With Me, Stuff Like That There, Tenderly, There Is Something Your Heart Has Been Telling Me, Ukulele Lady, When Your Life Was Low, The Wind Beneath My Wings, You're Moving Out Today

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Bette Midler | 5003b | Songbook | $28.95 ON SALE $19.95 | Voice and Piano


Various : Lean on Me : Songbook : 840126935134 : 1705105424 : 00350590

Various : Lean on Me

36 empowering selections, including: Better Days (OneRepublic) - Count on Me (Bruno Mars) - Fight Song (Rachel Platten) - Home (Phillip Phillips) - Lean on Me (Bill Withers) - Rise Up (Andra Day) - Underdog (Alicia Keys) - You Will Be Found (from Dear Evan Hansen) - You've Got a Friend (James Taylor) - and more.

Songlist: Home, Tomorrow, Count On Me, Stand By Me, Lean On Me, At The Same Time, One Love, Change, Better Days, Ooh Child, We're All In This Together, I Dare You, Rise, Keep Holding On, Rise Up, I Won't Let Go, Everybody Hurts, Ebony And Ivory, Underdog, Superheroes, From A Distance, Fight Song, Stand By You, One Call Away, I'm A Riser, You Will Be Found, Love Wins, Better Than Today, Crowded Table, Heal The World, and more

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9971b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Various : God Bless America (Patriotic Collection) : Songbook & 1 CD : 073999732962 : 0634041304 : 09970816

Various : God Bless America (Patriotic Collection)

Put together your own custom program with this a wonderful collection of patriotic and inspirational music for younger singers in elementary schools, churches and community settings. The Teacher's Book/CD includes Unison/2-Part piano/vocal/guitar arrangements and an enclosed Preview CD featuring children's voices. The Singer's Edition 5-Pak includes vocal lines only, and the Accompaniment CD includes the instrumental tracks only.

Songlist: My Country, 'Tis Of Thee (America), America, The Beautiful, Battle Hymn Of The Republic, The Star-Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle Boy, From A Distance, God Bless America ae, God Bless The U.S.A.

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22710b | Songbook & 1 CD | $29.95


Various Artists : Ladies of Song : Solo : Songbook : 884088466992 : 1423488989 : 00311948

Various Artists : Ladies of Song

This terrific collection includes over 70 songs associated with some of the greatest female vocalists ever recorded. These "ladies of song" include Barbra Streisand, Etta James, Liza Minnelli, Peggy Lee, and Sarah Vaughan, to name but a few.

Songlist: All I Could Do Was Cry, And All That Jazz, Aquellos Ojos Verdes (Green Eyes), Baby (You've Got What It Takes), Be Anything (But Be Mine), Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much), The Best Is Yet To Come, Blame It On The Bossa Nova, But Beautiful, Buttons And Bows, Cabaret, Call Me, Changing Partners, Come Rain or Come Shine, Daddy, Dear Hearts And Gentle People, Dear Ruby, Dearly Beloved, Don't Be That Way, Downtown, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, From A Distance, The Girl From Ipanema (Gar™ta De Ipanema), God Bless' The Child, Golden Earrings, Guilty, A Guy Is A Guy, How High The Moon, I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 5795b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Individual Folios

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From a Distance : 2-Part : Ed Lojeski : Julie Gold : Bette Midler : Songbook : 08200226 : 073999002263

Ed Lojeski : From a Distance

Ed Lojeski's masterful arrangement of Bette Midler's mega-hit will make you think you are hearing the song for the first time! Featuring both solo and full choral lines, the powerful message of lyrics and music will create an unforgettable concert moment. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:35.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Julie Gold Performed By: Bette Midler

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08200226 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB


From A Distance : TTBB : Mac Huff : Julie Gold : Bette Midler : Sheet Music : 02500340 : 073999148053

Mac Huff : From A Distance

Here's a stunning new a cappella setting of the #1 pop hit by Bette Midler. These powerful lyrics and a timeless melody will create an unforgettable concert moment.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Julie Gold Performed By: Bette Midler

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02500340 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SSAA, SATB


From a Distance : SATB : Teena Chinn : Bette Midler : Sheet Music : 00-5802FC1X : 029156619621

Teena Chinn : From a Distance

Teena's brilliant arrangement of Bette Midler's inspirational hit is dynamic, building from simple unison texture to fully-complemented harmonies within a series of strategically placed modulations. The text is exceptionally moving.

Arranger: Teena Chinn Performed By: Bette Midler

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-5802FC1X
Other Voicings: SSA

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