Friendship In Music and Song

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Songs About Friendship

Friends are a key part of our lives - some come and go, and some are part of our lives for many years. We enjoy making new friends, miss those who live far away, and mourn those who are no longer with us. What better way to celebrate friendship than through music and song?

Friendship is a prevalent topic in music and many songs have been written about friendship. The songs I've selected to feature about friendship are "You've Got a Friend", "Wind Beneath My Wings", "Lean on Me", "With a Little Help From My Friends", "That's What Friends Are For", and "You Needed Me". I've also included resources on the benefits of friendship, friendship quotes, books on friendship, and friendship crafts and ornaments.

Happy listening!

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You've Got a Friend

This Carole King original dates back to 1971 and was part of her "Tapestry" album. I've included two videos - one of a live performance by Carole King and a second of a live performance by James Taylor, whose version is also excellent.
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Wind Beneath My Wings

This Bette Midler classic was written by Larry Henley, and is also sometimes referred to as "Hero". I've featured two videos - one of a live performance by singer/actress Bette Midler, who sang it for the title track of the movie "Beaches". The other is a recording by Roger Whittaker, who included it as the title track on his "Wind Beneath My Wings" album. Although this song has been recorded by a number of artists, Roger Whittaker was the first to release it.
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Friendship Quote


"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."


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Relationship Quotes

Lean on Me

"Lean on Me" was written and first released by Bill Withers. I've included two videos - the first is a recording of Bill Withers, and the second is a live performance by Michael Bolton.
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With a Little Help From My Friends

This Beatles' song was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and released on the Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967 with Ringo Starr as the lead singer. I've featured two videos - the first is a recording of the Beatles and the second is a live performance by Joe Cocker at the Woodstock festival in 1969.
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Friendship Quote


"Friendship is like a violin; the music may stop now and then, but the strings will last forever."


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That's What Friends are For

"That's What Friends Are For" was written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. It was first released and sung by Rod Stewart as the title track for the movie "Night Shift". I've included two videos, one of a group performancy by Dionne Warrwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight, and the second is a recording by Rod Stewart, which includes the lyrics.
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Friendship - Through Good & Bad

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You Needed Me

This touching song was written by Randy Goodrum. Canadian singer Anne Murray included it as part of her "Let's Keep it That Way" album. I've included two videos, one of a recording by Anne Murray, and the second is a recording of Anne Murray and Shania Twain performing "You Needed Me' as a duet.
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Friendship Resources

Articles on the value and benefits of friendship.

How to Be a Good Friend
Tips on friendship.
The Hidden Benefits of Friendship
Article on the benefits of friendship.
Ten Benefits of Friendship
Article highlighting ten beneftis of friendship.
The Health Benefts of Friendship
Overview of the health benefits of friendship.

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Friendship CDs

CDs Featuring Friendship Songs

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Friendship Crafts

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Friendship Ornaments

Friendship Quote Ornaments

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Friendship Best Friends My Friend Keepsake Gift Ornaments

Friendship Best Friends My Friend Keepsake Gift Ornaments

Italian Friendship Proverb Ornament

Italian Friendship Proverb Ornament

Friendship Ornament Pink Heart

Friendship Ornament Pink Heart

Friendship Best Friends Girlfriends Keepsake Gift Ornament

Friendship Best Friends Girlfriends Keepsake Gift Ornament

2 Peas in a Pod Oval Ceramic Christmas Ornament

2 Peas in a Pod Oval Ceramic Christmas Ornament

Books About Friendship

Friendship Books

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  • Steve_Kaye May 21, 2012 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    Thank you for providing this collection of beautiful music. Wish you the best.
  • bloomingrose Mar 29, 2012 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! Lots of fun, my friends are certainly a huge part of my life, and enjoying music together is wonderful.
  • BarbRad Feb 21, 2012 @ 2:13 am | delete
    I love lenses like this that arrange music around a theme. Friendship is a wonderful theme.
  • bossypants Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! Enjoyed remembering the songs and very much liked your quotes! I remember an old Camp Fire Girls song: "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold..."
  • RecordLady Dec 17, 2011 @ 7:58 am | delete
    The lens is like walking down memory lane.
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