Beaches

Label: Atlantic Records
Release Year: 2003
Barcode: 075678193323
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Used)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack 

"Beaches," released in 1988, is a heartwarming and emotional drama film directed by Garry Marshall. The story revolves around the lifelong friendship between two women from very different backgrounds: the rich and privileged Hillary, played by Barbara Hershey, and the brash and aspiring singer CC Bloom, portrayed by Bette Midler.

The film navigates through their ups and downs, including love, career challenges, and personal conflicts, spanning several decades of their enduring relationship. "Beaches" is known for its exploration of friendship, loss, and the bonds that endure through life's hardest challenges. The film is both a tearjerker and a celebration of the strength of female friendship, and it has remained a beloved classic in the genre of emotional dramas.

The soundtrack of "Beaches" is particularly notable for its contribution to the film's emotional impact. The most famous song from the soundtrack is Bette Midler's rendition of "Wind Beneath My Wings," which became a significant hit and won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

The soundtrack, primarily featuring Bette Midler, includes a range of songs that beautifully complement the film's themes of friendship and the passage of time. The music varies from upbeat, character-defining tracks to more poignant and reflective songs, mirroring the film's narrative arc and the emotional journey of its characters. The "Beaches" soundtrack remains an integral part of the film's legacy, encapsulating the story's heart and soul through its music.

Track Listing

Under the Boardwalk
Bette Midler

Wind Beneath My Wings
Bette Midler

 I’ve Still Got My Health
Bette Midler

I Think It’s Going to Rain Today
Bette Midler

Otto Titsling
Bette Midler

I Know You by Heart (feat. David Pack)
Bette Midler

The Glory of Love
Bette Midler

Baby Mine
Bette Midler

Oh Industry
Bette Midler

The Friendship Theme
Bette Midler

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