Part of the story: Chet Atkins (then head of RCA Nashville) discovered the song (byJ.Silbar&L.Henley) and showed it to 23 artists, who all turned it down.
The 24th artist released the first recording approved by publisher.
Who is this artist?
2007-02-12 14:25:55 · 7 answers · asked by gordios_thomas_icxc 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It was first released by Roger Whittaker in 1982. Best known for the song is Bette Midler but her version was not released until 1988. Many other artists have also done their version of this song. Some of them are Sheena Easton (1982), Gladys Knight & the Pips (1983), Willie Nelson (1984), Perry Como (1987), Patti Labelle (1992), plus many others. Very popular song.
2007-02-12 15:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by Peridot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bette Midler
2007-02-12 22:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by cat14675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bette Midler
2007-02-12 22:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by pookiebear24 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dolly Parton
2007-02-12 22:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheena Easton, followed by Roger Whittaker.
2007-02-12 22:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first one i recall is bette midler..the divine miss m
2007-02-12 23:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by james c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BETTE MIDLER
2007-02-12 22:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by dixie58 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋