I almost cried! Bette Midler "Wind Beneath My Wings" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@BigTone_1701]

This song is from the tear-jerker film "Beaches" -- Bette's other big hit was "The Rose" which is also a phenomenal song (from 1980, I believe).

[@fmtalks1543]

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Do You Want To Dance, and From a Distance were all big hits.

[@tracylw]

Beaches broke me

[@heatherwalker9776]

This movie is literally the story of mine and my best friends life. Every single aspect of our lives. This song and movie will always run deep for me. My bestfriend is more then that, she's my sister and I love her forever and miss her so much more

[@tracylw]

@@heatherwalker9776 I'm sorry for your loss but I know she's still with you every day. Sending hugs

[@heatherwalker9776]

@@tracylw ty so much. I do agree, she will be with me for a life time. Omg I miss her.

[@stephan6372]

Beaches... Even the hardest break down in tears to this movie...

[@candyalmetrabaxter7871]

10 years ago (May 8 2014) we played this song at my daddy's funeral...still cannot listen to it without crying

[@deniseglenn4691]

It was my husband. Together for almost 40 years. Met when we were 15 and 16. Raised 3 beautiful children. He went home to heaven at age 57. Still miss him every day. There was, and ever will be, no one for me but him. 💕💕💕

[@heidimackay1902]

Hi Denise just wanted to say I'm almost 51 with 2 beautiful kids and I have yet to ever have a love like that, you are truly blessed to know a love like him. 💖

[@choward874]

I wish I could've found a love like you had.

[@jokeane2480]

❤

[@trgoohileshea2820]

Fun fact: She was Johnny Carson's last guest and she sang "One more for my baby." It's epic and she won an Emmy for it.

[@wildk4tmc421]

“The Rose” is stunning by her too ❤️

[@sealdrup]

The song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year in February 1990.

[@carollittle1059]

Oh Lord, a tear jearker for sure. From the movie Beaches, where her best friend dies. She was Johnny Carsons favorite singer, he had her on his last show. The video is scenes from the movie. Asia, you need to watch Beaches for sure. She sang this at RBG funneral

[@Eowyn187]

That was a beautiful thing, watching Carson while she sang for him.

[@CharleneRoozRE]

Oh... so maybe preface this with a spoiler alert.

[@dawggirl]

Welp I guess they won't bother watching the movie now lol.

[@michaelasay8587]

@@dawggirl why not??

[@dawggirl]

@@michaelasay8587 Because they already know what happens.

[@badkitty1889]

When I worked in the funeral industry, this was one of top songs played at funerals.

[@Deemac70]

This song is for my niece who was 6 years old and my nephew who was 4 years old ❤god bless both of them they died very tragically 😢😢😢❤

[@peterhendrickson264]

I am so so sorry for your tragic losses…

[@Mainecoonlady.]

It’s “BET”! Played this at my parents funeral, 21 years apart. There is a video of her performing this at Yankee stadium for the surviving families of the victims of 9/11. That performance will bust you up. The song is from the movie “Beaches” soundtrack. Bette is a great bubbly vibrant woman and her live shows back in the 80s were hilarious! Anyone remember the showgirls dressed as mermaids in wheelchairs? Omg. LOL!!!

[@LindaEll]

Yes, her live shows were a hoot!

[@gypsyroadhog]

Just searched and watched it…very emotional, thanks for the heads up

[@kristahartmann1628]

The Harlettes....a takeoff on the word harlot...a pejorative term for women. Harlot is a 'sexually immoral woman'..... was funny... in your a face.... to prudish people. Just wondering what a man would be called.... Crickets....

[@jessicamahoney4610]

I saw Bette about 7 years ago and her live shows are still a hoot. So much sexy whimsical joy. My bucket list consisted entirely of seeing Bette live before she or I passed whichever should happen first. She did not disappoint. I went with my husband and my parents and the four of us had such a special time. When she lies on that lip shaped couch and sings an entire song laying practically upside down and not missing a note is EVERYTHING.

[@golden454]

The hula skirts, the poi balls, Sophie Tucker jokes. She was one of my 1st concerts. Amazing always.

[@notsogood9449]

The 80's strikes again! Released in 1988. Such a beautiful song. A CLASSIC!!!!

[@Eowyn187]

You guys... *THE ROSE* soundtrack is so badass. She freaking nailed that movie! Powerful perfection!! 🎤🎬 Very few actors can slay both drama and comedy roles. But this woman did. She's funny af, but can pull your heart to pieces. She's just amazing. All the way around.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

She got screwed out of the Oscar for the Rose.

[@tommypuckett49]

In 2010 we lost our son and only child. His best girl friend sang this at his funeral. She had a difficult time singing. I cry every time I hear it.

[@donnabannister793]

Aww the divine Bette Midler❤ love her voice and the message in this song. For me this is all about my beautiful MOTHER!!!

[@judyseeley5284]

This song was played constantly on the radio when the Desert Storm War started, still hits the heart

[@timetravellingone]

You might be thinking of "From a distance" which is great song they should react to and also the song "Show me the way" by Styx

[@renee176]

It's been years since this song first came out, but every single solitary time I hear it the Water works start! It makes me think of the people who have been there for me and lifted me up when I didn't think I could go any further! 😭 She starred in a movie called "Beaches" where she sings this song. If you ever get the opportunity watch this movie, but watch it with a box of tissues!

[@FourFish47]

I love that BJ understands getting emotional to songs. I knew one of you was going to say it to the other after the song! Lol It's obvious you both feel the same way and that's why so many love your channel. Peace ✌ and blessings 💞 to both of YOU 💖

[@dianedarby442]

This song is from the movie Beaches - it reminds me so much of my best friend of more than 50 years. She's been on my mind so much lately as we are approaching the 1-year anniversary of her death from COVID and I have just been bawling my eyes out through this whole reaction. It's such a beautiful song and the friendship it's referring to, is so like ours was. Thanks - I needed the release! :) And do check out the movie - it's fantastic

[@arnaldomontes5616]

You need to hear Bette (Bet, yes BJ is right) The Rose. PERIOD!!!

[@marilynrivera7731]

One of the most talented singers and she also been In many movies I l ok very Bet.

[@renegilbertson9737]

Down today mom's been gone 15 year's never laughed at your music you all are awesome love you both imagine what the commen folk's feel like I pray you both have awesome love and life together with your family never take 1 moment for granted PS you both have the power to spread love

[@MrJeepman76]

I believe that Bette Midler actually won a Grammy Award for this song!

[@peggiebradley7434]

I just lost my Dad 3 weeks ago and he was my hero. I'm devastated and miss him already. He will always be my biggest hero ever. 😢

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is such a beautiful, heartfelt song. My other favorite of hers is 'From A Distance.' I remember listening to it in 1991 when it was being dedicated to soldiers serving during the Gulf War.

[@sweetkiss119]

This song and film has been part of my entire life. My mom loves Bette and raised us on her movies and music.

[@csspenab]

I LOVE that you guys listened to this beautiful song. I've loved this album since I was a child but haven't listened to it in so long. THANKS FOR THE REMINDER OR HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS SONG IS!!!!!

[@LadyGator1983]

My Mama dedicated this song to me!!! I miss my Mama! ♥️♥️♥️

[@scottmurray3490]

BJ - you crushed it with your comments. Real men can express gratitude. Good man- I too am so thankful with my girl- 17 years of marriage next week💪

[@danjmcs]

The brilliant multi-talented Bette Midler... she can do it all...

[@LiQuiD451]

i have always loved bette midler, shes rude, up front, obnoxious, loud, honest, trust worthy, loyal and beautiful!!! as many have stated this song comes from the movie beaches, you guys should really check it out on your move reaction channel, i promise you wont leave that movie without shedding a tear, along with the another great movie called the rose which is loosely based on janis joplins life. i pretty much love everything this woman has done but my favorite song of all time by her is the rose.

[@melaniejordan1199]

Ohhhh. I'm a puddle. This was my Mom's favorite song. She passed away a year ago yesterday. When I was cleaning out her apartment, I found a beautiful music box that played this song....sighhhh.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

This was a beautiful song from a great movie about a lifelong friendship of two women & the ups & downs of life & relationships & hardships. "Beaches' is a great movie & Bette has an amazing voice. Ironically, she started out as a comedian & her shows mixed her singing & her comedy. And she is a bawdy broad with naughty humor. Then she is also a great actress. Talented woman & activist. I've seen daughters dance with their fathers at their wedding to this one, more than once.

[@SuperBigblue19]

Only 3 movies have brought tears to my eyes. Brians Song, Marley & Me and Beaches, the movie this song is from, and Bette Midler stared in.

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

That happens to me when I watch The Deer Hunter.

[@tdshow4287]

In perpeitude, you have evidence of Asia's appreciation of you. The envy of many of man. Love you two. Keep it up.

[@fairydust-weepthewildwinds]

Asia and BJ, greetings and Thank you for this song. My best friend of 45 years since were kids… she called the radio station and decayed this song to me back it came out. She’s the one who passed away…. Thank you for playing this😏. It means so much…. Have you seen the movie?…. Great music

[@janabraam7963]

This is an amazing song. If you haven't already, also listen to her sing THE ROSE. You are right, it is said like BET. The movie, Beaches, this is from, would rip your heart out. It's about 2 best friends. Asia, you got the meaning, perfectly. You should watch the movie. 😭

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

It is this 66yo white guys opinion that this is on e of the most beautiful ballads ever written, or performed!

[@Eowyn187]

Lmao 🤣 "You killin me smalls" 🤣🤣Y'all never fail to make me smile.

[@159awi]

Another Bette song to give you goose bumps is From A Distance.

[@patprescott1818]

Such a beautiful song. It's a great movie too with Bette we played it at my mom's funeral and it was a movie she loved❤✌🇨🇦

[@heatherlaforest232]

I loved ur reaction 2 this song, Bette Midler has such an amazing voice. I absolutely love this song & I'm not ashamed 2 say that I cry every time I hear it cuz it has a deeper meaning. I made a promise that when I got married I would play this song 4 the father-daughter dance, but he was diagnosed with mesothelioma in mid 2000 after I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. Unfortunately he was already in stage 4 when we found out then passed away in Dec of the same yr.

[@Kausion]

Love the message in her "From A Distance" song too

[@ValerieDenaro]

I dedicated this song to my selfless Mom, it was one of the songs I played at my Mom's wake, even.more meaningful since she's gone now.

[@Godlygirl38]

This song is amazing. “The rose” is amazing too by her

[@ddonlee]

Love this song so much. Especually the movie. Great reaction

[@Perfect_Blend]

The Rose and From A Distance are also awesome songs by her.

[@jeffeckhard460]

This is one of the all time best love ballads, a great wedding song, and Bette(not Betty) really nails it!

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

My niece sang this at my fathers funeral. I don’t know how she did it without breaking down. It was her only grandfather she grew up with.

[@saraturner8657]

A great movie Beaches. It was sad, Bette was something else. Gary Morris, a country singer, did it 1983 has a beautiful version. He sings country, but his voice suits several genres. He also was on Broadway in the 80s, Les Miserables. He has a great catalogue. He can sing country to the classics.

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

So moving, from the film "Beaches" where her beloved friend passed away. Another stunningly beautiful ballad of hers was "From a Distance". I hope you guys react to it sometime. 💜

[@jamesdunn1857]

I miss Mom. You're my hero and I love you 💘

[@Cath1027]

Saddest film I ever seen. I cried from the cinema with my future husband. He was so embarrassed. The friendship between these two women from childhood is beautiful. The film is “ Beaches “. I highly recommend you try to see it. It’s over 30 years old.

[@pa77]

Honestly would love to hear you sing this song Asia! 🕊

[@angelado3]

Love this song ! ❤ Goosebumps all over the place

[@BethWilliamson-ei8bp]

This song is very special to me , it helped me to life myself up and grieved when I lost my father and my brother and my mother as well. It's beautiful song

[@deniseanderson3061]

Gerald Levert sang this with his Dad Eddie Levert some years later; so sad that Gerald and his brother shawn passed away and Eddie ( The O'Jays) is still here... Beautiful Song! 🥺❣️🎶🎵🎶

[@anikkigreenlee]

The Divine Miss M. Bette is an all around amazing performer, so interesting, so charismatic. The song and your reaction made ME cry. There is so much tenderness and kindness in your personalities. Stay awesome.

[@candilumpkin1196]

The movie beaches is one of the best movies. A tear jerker but a must see movie. A movie about best friends from childhood and growing up marriages,, children divorce. One of them was famous. Just an incredible story.

[@bryancollins5064]

Love that guy. He always has great perspective

[@Ausprep]

So watching you guys react shows the absolute power she has and this song has.

[@joepimentel306]

A real voice with no Help! Pure!

[@lamusiclover2264]

Other people had recorded this song before Bette did it for the movie "Beaches", but hers is the biggest selling version and the one that most people know the best.

[@colleendebardeleben9167]

My sister had her dance with our Dad at her wedding to this song. I am crying so hard now, he passed away 10 years ago, but this was sooo beautiful at her wedding when they were dancing to this song.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Such a beautiful song indeed! You both need to have a date night and watch the film, Beaches. It's so good! Loved how Asia fought those tears and even when the song was over, you can still see the tender expressions on her face. We all need those people or that person to lift us up when we are in a dark place.

[@martinmyers8329]

Good acknowledgement Asia - good man BJ 👍👍

[@itsablingthing5]

This song is from the movie "Beaches" which stars Bette Midler. It is a chick movie but so good. Grab your tissues when you watch it. The Rose is another song by Bette that is beautiful. A fun fact, The Rose was a chorus staple song in middle and high school for years back in the 80s. Ask anyone in choir back then, I'm sure they sang it.

[@wandamugrage2241]

I hope you have seen Beaches starring her . She is singing this for her best friend. It’s such a wonderful movie .

[@rayjennings3637]

In one way or another, we all stand on the shoulders of giants at some time in our lives!

[@wen-nz3sk]

From the movie Beaches. Face hurt crying!! Sitting here 😭 now. "The Rose." Bette does that.

[@commanderkorra3316]

Love this song I always think of two things when hearing this. 1. This song is beautiful and touching. 2. Cory Mathews singing this to his dad in BMW lol.

[@pusscat5873]

😲😲Who'd of thought ole Bette could lay it down like that❤️😆👍 a beautiful song for sure ❤️. She done. The Rose. Also and done it well. ❤️🌎✌️

[@mindiorenstein663]

This song is universal.. can be about anybody who matters to you.. someone who you look up to, love or respect.. whether it be a parent(s), sibling, hubby,wife or best friend..

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Here's some fun facts about this song: It has long been assumed that the song was written for Bette Midler. Written by Larry Henley, formerly of the Newbeats, and Jeff Silbar, was first recorded by Roger Whittaker in 1982 as well as by Colleen Hewit and Sheena Easton. It was also recorded by Lee Greenwood (1983), Garry Morris (1983), Lou Rawls (1983), Gladys Knight and Gladys Knight & the Pips (1983), under the title ‘Hero.’

[@alicehenderson7983]

It was the record of the year 1989, song of the year, 1989, she won a Grammy for it, as well as she has 3 or 4 Grammy songs, this one I think went Triple platinum

[@kevincaulder96]

Despite her recent remarks, some of which have been controversial, Better Midler is a remarkable singer/actress. The Divine Miss M used to work with Barry Manilow in men's Turkish baths in the 6o's as they were both coming up. Two of her early hits include, DO YOU WANNA DANCE, DELTA DAWN, and of course THE ROSE. Definitive performances that help establish her audience. She is also in the WE ARE THE WORLD video but not prominently featured. You might also checkout Taylor Dayne and her powerhouse lovesong, SEND ME A LOVER.

[@melodymcdonald2140]

She does another song from the movie Beaches called I Think It’s Going To Rain Today. (Written by Randy Newman). To me, it’s even more emotional than Wind Beneath My Wings and she does a beautiful job with it. Fun Side Note: she was just starting out in the early 70s when she hired a skinny piano player to be her musical director/conductor/arranger, and he eventually produced Grammy winning albums for her. That geeky genius was none other than Barry Manilow, who launched his own career while touring with her.

[@davidfrania8990]

I have been lucky enough to have seen both Bette and Barry in concert multiple times. What great shows those were and I remember absolutely everything about them! The seventies and eighties were such a great time in music!

[@lindabrewer3243]

This was my song for my Mom. She always stayed in the background and let us 6 kids shine. She was a single parent after my father walked out when she was 6 months pregnant for my youngest brother. She loved him so much, she really did. She raised us all and never got welfare, food stamps, child support, nothing. We owned a family diner and that is how Mom took care of us. I miss her so much. She died 5 years ago from Alzheimers.

[@russgilbertson8689]

From the movie "Beaches" Beautiful story and amazing . Great song.

[@1tommymulligan]

The song was first recorded by Kamahl in 1982 for a country and western album he was recording. Kamahl talked about being the first to record the song in an appearance on Australian TV show Spicks and Specks, but stated it was not commercially released because it was felt he did not suit the country and western style. Instead, Roger Whittaker recorded the song, as well as Sheena Easton and Lee Greenwood. The song appeared shortly thereafter in charted versions by Colleen Hewett (1982), Lou Rawls (1983), Gladys Knight & the Pips (1983), and Gary Morris (1983).

[@marilynrivera7731]

It's about 2 best friends put to the test.this is how you know that this person is indeed your best friend please watch the movie called Beaches

[@lonelylionsingle7582]

My Mother is the Wind beneath my Wings who helped me through out all those years growing up to be strong enough to live by myself even with my disability that others thought - He can't & bullied me in school

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Roger Whittaker was the first person to record this and release it. There were a lot of famous versions in the 6 years before hers, but Bette's is the most famous by far. She's a helluva singer. The two guys who wrote it (Silbar and Henley) wrote a lot of other stuff, but nothing anywhere near as big as this. If this was the only song they ever wrote, they would have earned their time on Earth living and making whatever human mistakes they made, because this song has lifted so many people's spirits, and created so many good feelings between people, that anything else they did wrong could never overwhelm the good this song has brought to humanity since its creation.

[@lisas572]

She sings The Rose

[@DianeTaylor-m9c]

The song is from the movie Beaches. The movie is beautiful and will touch your heart.

[@gillesmorin9439]

so much emotions when I listen to this song specially in the movie

[@cwyci]

This is the theme from the movie, "Beaches"with Barbara Hershey from the 80's. You should watch the video of her singing it at the stadium in NY after 911...so moving!!

[@pauljohnstone180]

Now you made me cry! I know that song so I didn't cry listening to it but Asia, when you told BJ he was the wind beneath your wings it was so sweet I teared up. 😢💛😃

[@kens32052]

Bette was one of the artists in the "We Are the World" video.

[@behindenemylines9033]

An absolute beautiful song

[@andrewkelly1187]

This song was originally sung by Colleen Hewitt in 1983. An Australian female singer who was the original singer.

[@eadecamp]

You should have watched the funeral scene in Beaches where this song is played. That would get you bawling your eyes out. I made the mistake of watching that clip this morning just before we had to put my kitty down after he lost his fight with a malignant tumor. Now I've been crying my eyes out all day.

[@alicehenderson7983]

Bette Midler has a lot of CD's look up all her songs, you will be amazed, live performances too, she is awesome on stage

[@whipporwillssong2256]

This is why Asia and BJ need to do some movie reactions. This song is from "Beaches" and is even more on point after watching the movie. Gets me in my feels every time.

[@jerrydeluca3106]

The song appeared shortly thereafter in charted versions by Colleen Hewett (1982), Lou Rawls (1983), Gladys Knight & the Pips (1983), and Gary Morris (1983).

[@choward874]

Girl can straight up sing and effortless to!

[@Raghnaid]

Mayim Bialik from Big Bang Theory played the part of the young Bette Midler character C. C. Bloom in Beaches, great casting!

[@anniesmolkin7685]

Love to see people just enjoying the song and the music video for what it is, and not disecting it ❤...you two have good taste in songs ❤❤..yes it is one of those tear-jerkers you are so right. Best review ❤

[@teefree7611]

I have loved this song from the first time I heard it. Great reaction.

[@IslaAndMegansMom]

That was a song played at my grandmas funeral, I am a huge Bette fan and that song really gets you have you ever heard her song The Rose? for sure you need to react to that its my fave song