Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
That's What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well, you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
In good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
Oh, that's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
For good times and for bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)
On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)
That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
"That's What Friends Are For" is a song performed by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. The lyrics speak about the value of friendship, the deep connection that two people can share and how friendship can sustain and uplift a person through both good and bad times. The chorus states "Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowing you can always count on me for sure. That's what friends are for. For good times and bad times, I'll be on your side forevermore. That's what friends are for."
Throughout the song, the singer expresses gratitude for the person who has brought them so much happiness and opened their eyes so that they can see the world from a different perspective. Even if they go away, the singer encourages their friend to remember the good times they shared and maintain a positive and optimistic outlook. The song has a positive, heartwarming message and dynamic beat that makes it an enduring anthem for friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
And I never thought I'd feel this way
I didn't expect to have these feelings
And as far as I'm concerned
In my opinion
I'm glad I got the chance to say
I'm happy I can express myself
That I do believe I love you
I think I love you
And if I should ever go away
If I leave
Well, then close your eyes and try
Imagine
To feel the way we do today
To feel the same as we do now
And then if you can remember
And if you can recall
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Keep being happy, keep shining/brightening up the world
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me
That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends
For good times and bad times
For both happy and sad moments
I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you
Well, you came and opened me
You helped me become more open
And now there's so much more I see
I see the world in a different light now
And so by the way I thank you
I want to thank you, by the way
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
For the times when we're not together
Well, then close your eyes and know
Imagine and realize
These words are coming from my heart
I mean these words sincerely
Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'
Continue to be happy and brighten up the world
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me
That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends
In good times and bad times
Both in happy and sad moments
I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Keep being happy, keep shining/brightening up the world
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me
'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
Because I'm telling you that's the purpose of being friends
For good times and for bad times
Both in happy and sad moments
I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you
That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)
That's the purpose of being friends
On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)
You can definitely rely on me
That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Carole Sager
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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