Bette Midler - From A Distance (Official Music Video)

You're watching the official music video for Bette Midler's international hit "From A Distance" from the 1990 album "Some People's Lives". The song was written in 1987 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold and first recorded by Nanci Griffith in the same year. "From a Distance" went to #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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[georgeflitzer]

It’s 2024 I’m 65 years old. It still brings me to tears every time I play it. Disabled Veteran here. Old school and some of new school as well.❤

[dorothyadams]

This song is needed today… praying for peace in the world 🌸🍃

[shygrammer]

You're a deep soul if you came to see this video in 2024

[MorekwaMogashane]

I just lost my brother due to an accident. The song soothed me from my loss.Indeed God is watching us!

[birdnest]

This song came out when my daughter was fighting to survive, in the NICU. This was her song. God WAS watching her. She made it and will turn 30 next week.

[crashers]

Bette Midler is a legend!!!! I can't compliment her enough, pure talent....

[carloasuncion]

I’m here because I read the gospel from PSALMS 139:7-10. God is with us all the time, whenever we feel down, We need to seek Him and be comforted by Him. Amen!

[A.Kins]

Who’s listening to this song in 2024? Inspirational and is what we all need to hear right now. 🙏🏻

[willjones]

This was my chosen song for when i placed a rose on her coffin and said my last goodbyes to her. Its only 2 months ago and watching this has bought her final days back to me. She will never leave me or our children. Thank you for everything baby and hope God is watching over you 🙏 x

[Ihsankeizer]

It's 2024 and I'm still happy to listen to this beautiful words The song cuts across all faiths and religions who believe in a singularity that mercifully watches over us....Very soothing, touching and assuring...

[wendyallanson]

A 67 year old grandma who likes to listen to this song x

[benedictobunga]

I cant believe I'm still listening to this song over and over again in 2024, Old is really Gold

[Michaelneiss]

Fun fact: The message of this song works equally well for agnostics and atheists as it does for believers.

[imyourbiggestfan.]

This was played at my Dad's funeral. God is watching us.

[sogzful]

Not religious but this is simply the most uplifting song ever. Give you a sense peace in all the chaos

[kristinad]

My son was playing this on the piano yesterday, and I had a thought - God does not want to watch us from a distance. In a way, this song reveals the sad reality of most of us - that most of us keep Him at a distance - with doubts and limited understanding. He wants to be nearer. In fact, so near that He would finally dwell in us. But... it's up to each one of us. If the veil is lifted from our eyes - we can see... see ourselves how He sees us. And when we finally realize how far we are from Him, the next step is to condemn our fallen self, to suffer in agony, and finally break our stubborn, proud heart. He will gladly give us a new one.
This song is a sad shadow of a seemingly powerless God. But if we open our heart wide enough for Him, this sad reality could change, and we could sing a new song... a Heavenly song!

[francisallison]

I am from South Africa! I am 80 years old, my mom passed 11November1981 the first time I heard this song is was in a supermarket in Pretoria South Africa 😭

[lizloukiss]

I’m 43 and this song was part of my childhood. I still cannot comprehend the violence of war and poverty, especially now that I’m a mother and I see how loving and peaceful children can be. Whether you believe in a god or not, we can all do better to love and accept each other with kindness. From a distance and close up. ❤️‍🩹

[akikomatsui]

This song inspired me when I’m down because I know that God is really watching me everyday. God bless us all

[MikeBachman-up]

The Higher Powers are watching and trying to understand what all the hate is for we all bleed n we are still blessed