I tuned into the television just in time to catch Bette Midler sing this live. In my city, Austin, TX, the whole town was crying on 9/11. Whether I was putting in gas at the station or grocery shopping, everyone was red-eyed w/ flushed faces. When I heard her sing I felt she was giving me a strong, warm & I felt my soul start to mend. I will love her forever, she connected w/ all of us. It was a big love fest as tears poured out. Thank you, Bette Midler, Thank God for YOU.

I watched this live. I cried then. I still cry every time I listen to it. Her song, her emotions and her love for this country showed why this song can still bring tears. It started us in being able to mend our broken hearts and to have pride again in our country. We’d forgotten for a minute what we can do when we pull together. Her song helped us see there was still love in the world if we just stop and pay attention. You never know these days we may need her again to remind us again. We are the wind beneath our wings. Thanks Bette.

@jessicagrecco5813

3 ай бұрын

You sure are so right

No one ever sang this song like legendary Bette Midler.

@TheRosepetal33

9 жыл бұрын

God please have mercy on us all.

@TheRosepetal33

9 жыл бұрын

Protect us all from satanic evil that's out there.

@peternicholson233

5 жыл бұрын

But this is her song? Just another time and space to be. A different way to present the song. Still marvellous. Bette is a legend.

No words to express the emotion she never fails to evoke no matter how many times I listen. Bless Bette!

Thank you very much .I love her songs very much. ありがとうございました。素晴らしい歌でした♪

Bette Midler became a hero that day. That's why till this day, people love her. She went to this game, even after threats were made to sing. And while singing, she said God bless you. That cemented her place in America as a true hero.

@Mellymel0114

9 жыл бұрын

This wasn't a game. It was the memorial service post 9-11. I remember watching this live and crying my eyes out

@chotzrary

9 жыл бұрын

Mellymel0114 Thanks for the correction. Totally forgot it was a game. My memories of that time are so messed up. I live in Houston, and lived through tropical storm Allison that year in June and the aftermath of it. Then came 9/11, it was surreal back to back living it.

@fi123ona

7 жыл бұрын

I wonder how the lady in the glasses and red bandana is doing today?

@angelawilliams4239

6 жыл бұрын

I’m an Australian. I’ve been to New York,went to the top of the Twin Towers. When 9/11 happened I sat up all night,watching live coverage,sobbing my heart out😢

@75Krusty

6 жыл бұрын

What kind of threats did she got? I can only imagine everybody loves Bette Midler.

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you Father God in Heaven ❤Praise

i have to give it to Bette Midler i dont know how she can perform this song and keep her own emotions in check while everybody else is openly crying and breaking down in tears. This is one of her best songs and very fitting for this 9/11 memorial.

@martinteddy8683

4 жыл бұрын

God bless America. I love your country...greetings from Germany

Tears started to come out of my eyes as she started to sing.

OMG, I cried like a baby when I saw her singing this great song on TV that day!!!!! So did my parents. If you saw this clip the day she sang it and didn't cry, there's something WRONG WITH YOU OR YOU ARE AMERICA's ENEMY!!!!!!!!!! And here it is, almost 10 years later; I'm watching this clip and still crying!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA< AND GOD BLESS US< EVERY ONE!!!!!!!!

Where is our patriotism now? I love Bette Midler...she brings out nothing but raw emotion in everyone..including our elected officials that are seated by her. We are all human beings regardless of our background.

God bless all of the people who suffered during 9/11.

Bette Midler is The best.

I remember this like it was yesterday, watching it Live. And it still hurts.

@lecongdieu9906

7 жыл бұрын

wow

@92treeman1

4 жыл бұрын

DEE H 👍👍👍 well said

@leequigley5702

Жыл бұрын

In tears xox

they couldn't have picked a better performer or song for this..... was so touching and one of the most personal performances of our time....

i send this song to my beloved Mum, who left this world to soon, RIP MUM, Feb. 3, 1951-Jan. 4, 2009, LOVE you Mum, and miss you so much,but you are always with me in my heart.

As soon as this woman opens her mouth just to say "oooohhhhh"... I get chills and goosebumps ALL OVER! She's unique, really lives to her title of Divine.

@irateeverything351

Жыл бұрын

Just have to love how when she does the "oooooohhh" that the heavens send a breeze to blow her hair

The way she sings the words “Thank you” 😭 so intense and sincere and emotional!

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. She has said, “i might have been born at Hawaii, but I’m a New Yorker,” and has quietly done what she can to make the state better, planting trees and cleaning up.

@sandrabullock2275

10 ай бұрын

That bit always make me cry 😢❤️ x

Oh wow!!! I always cry when I watch this video. Thank you Bette Midler for singing this and helping so many to cope with the lost of their love ones. God bless you Sweetie.

Beautiful song with beautiful voice. I love you better miller!!! ❤❤❤

God definitely used Bette with this song, the lyrics hit hard! I know some people see it and others do to at least subconsciously. Glory to God.

No words can adequately comfort unexpected dread. Grief shock anguish. The God created Bette Midler to make us laugh. Cry. To ease the pain. Live life to the fullest as short as it is. What a courageous performance at a horrific moment in mankind's history!

@leequigley5702

Жыл бұрын

Xoxoxo

I love Bette Midler. She has no idea how much she inspires with her sense of compassion and connection to everyone around her. She truly brings out the best in people and does her best to pump us up with a sense of real joy.

I'm not ashamed to admit i broke down into tears every time i heard this rendition... how could anyone dislike this video? shame on you....

I have seen her perform this song several times but never with this much passion. I love her.

Golly. The stadium echo is haunting yet beautiful. Amazing! RIP to all the ones lost.

Watching it right now crying my eyes out 😢

Who will ever forget what you were doing that day? It was crushing to the hearts of all Americans. The loss of the people, no matter what nationality , race, or religon was devasting. The thanks to the firemen and police men who lost their own life that day saving others and the thanks to the others who did their job and lived was spoken through Bette. Thank you

Bette Midler's finest moment in her career. The power of the raw emotion she conveyed with just her voice and a piano. Stunningly powerful and so fitting for that day. She made it memorable, a song I never took that seriously, but Bette is a genius in front of a crowd and she knows, instinctively, what to do. I remember how we all felt hat day. I love Bette Midler even more today.

Bette is the best live performer I have ever seen- singer, dancer, actress and comic - love Bette

@jonniemike

6 жыл бұрын

So true. The best.

Still brings a tear after 10 years.

Quite possibly the most important performance of her career. God bless you, Bette.

I saw this permorfance live on TV and it made me cry so hard and it still makes me cry every time i see it.

@rosieasmrwhispererzephier7021

2 жыл бұрын

I cry watching this too so you're not the only 1

What a. Beautiful angelic voice one of the best ❤👌 xxxx

Thank you mama...

One of the most talented people in the entertainment industry ever. No question. Oscar worthy actress. Grammy winning singer. Not many do that.

she is truly a legend , thats all i can say

I love you Bette

I so agree. It was the most emotional performance I have ever seen by any performer. For her to be able to get through it without breaking down was truly inspiring.

Brilliant ..Bless All the Souls Who Lost Their Lives That Day ..Mick .UK

I am dedicating this record to my Cousin's wife LISA who was rushed to the hospital recently with a life threatening illness............. She is my Hero!!!! Very determined Lady!!!! I am so glad I was able to tell her recently that she is my HERO!!!!!!

You know, Bette is a real tough cookie and a little ball of fire..it takes a lot to make her cry. God Bless you, Bette!!!!!!!

She was crying when she left. She contained herself until the last note. Other performers were supposed to be there, but they backed out because they were too scared of another terrorist attack. Bette came here when others would not. She was brave.Barbara S. was asked, as were others. They declined, out of fear.

@tanyabennett8119

8 жыл бұрын

Artsts who see their talent as a vocation are no different to health proffesionals and teachers etc who devote their lives to doing the right thing. God bless Ms Midler who went the extra mile x

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

@@tanyabennett8119 she has said, “i might have been born on the island of Hawaii, but I’m a New Yorker in my heart and soul.”

We are the greatest country in the world and we will never ever forget 911. We can set aside our differences in times of tragedy and band together. I love my country and I am so proud to see how patriotic and how each and every one of us will do what it takes to defend our nation. May we never forget why the pilgrims came here. May we never forget why millions have kept coming to the USA. FREEDOM!!!!! We will never let it be taken away

so emotional, thanks you lovely eternal Bette Midler

As if telling a sad story to so many survivors of 9/11. Very memorable and well done.

How the hell she held it together... amazing!

All these years after, I still can't watch this without tearing up. What a beautiful tribute to the men and women who tragically died on that terrible day. As a Canadian, I want to tell citizens of the U.S.A. that we stood with you on that day and we continue to as you battle terrorism. God bless.

Stunning emotion and talent....to be able to sing live like that is incredible. Love you Bette!

My thoughts and prayers STILL go out to all the loved ones and everyone lost during 9/11. My mother was on a flight and luckily her plane landed safely. God Bless the USA and the rest of the world for that matter.

Thank God for Bette Midler. Simply divine. Only she could capture the grief that each of us carries for those who loss their so horrifically, senile slyly and tragically on 9/11. Only light can subdue darkness. Only love can overcome hatred. Only forgiveness heals a broken heart. God truly bless this land,

A true legend, a true lady...........

one of our countries bittersweet moments. in a time of national tragedy, this inspirational song brought together a grieving nation while paying due respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

It breaks my heart to see all these people cry and despite of all, they are together anyhow. This performance is incredible...live and directly from her big heart. It can not be explained how people might have felt who were live in the stadium?! We Europeans always love and support your fabulous nation. MAY God bless you. Love and dedication from Germany!!!!

my english is not so good, but i think, for me the best memorial for 09/11. American People please proude uf you, your Familie and your great singers. Lovley greetings to all of you.

Still brings tears to my eyes... what a performance just when those families and NYC needed it...

@rosieasmrwhispererzephier7021

2 жыл бұрын

I burst into tears too even Better Midler was Emotional I can tell she was holding Back the Tears while she was Singing and she really Lost it after she got done Singing 😢😢😢😢😢

The most beautiful 9/11 tribute. As a New Yorker, it meant so much to us. How could anyone belittle this?!!! Heartless Bastards!!!!!!

Made me cry many times

OMG ALL THESE YEARS LATER BETTE MIDLER SONG STILL MAKES ME CRY! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS !!!

What a beautiful woman is she!!

I love you..... America

Takes a great performer to bring down a huge audience with just a few piano chords. You just heard a great entertainer at her best. Perez sent me here, thanks Perez

Songs such as this still keeps me alive. Bette Midler, you are my true hero and you are the wind beneath my wings in truest sense.

Man I never cry. What is this sorcery. She has put a spell on me.

This song means a lot for me. There is a friend who I love who I shared the movie backed up for this song with. So, lots of memories. I admire very much the privileged voice you Bette Medler. Thanks for make others life more pleasent trough your songs.

We felt the pain here in Canada!

Remembering Sept. 11,2001 this was one of the horrifying day that I could ever remember thousands of lives were lost. Those who lost their lives Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Volunteers, and Civilians may They rest in peace. May God Shine eternal Light upon them. GOD BLESS AMERICA .

She is the one.❤

makes me tear up every single time

In Jesus Christ name Heal Our Country. Amen.GodBless America.❤05+23+2024 Peace be with Christ ❤

This was my mother funerals song. It makes me cry to this day and I am 40 yrs old and this was in 1992, when I was just 12 years old.

Haven't heard this for a long long time, and stumbled across this video, within minutes I was blubbing, all those people in the audience who'd lost loved ones, it brought back horrible memories of that terrible day, so long ago now but never forgotten! I was on holiday at the time it happened in Lanzarote and my son phoned me and told me to put the tv on, I couldn't beleive what I was witnessing, a truly awful time for New York and all of the USA, rip all those who preished.

Ok man I’m crying I remember this day how shocked and sad we all were. I was watching beaches and I had to look it up it was great to see bette and Oprah standing up for us. To all the people we lost Rip.

I fell in love with Bette Midler this day..

this makes me cry every time I hear & watch this the reason Why all these people were very upset sad & depressed & crying heavy because they lost LOVE ones 11JUL16 TO ALL PERSON'S FROM DALLAS TO PHILLE, KENN

Veryvery good

Bette Midler has never looked more beautiful than she did that day! A breath of fresh air personified. And, of course her singing is truly divine.

Beautiful ❤

I am in tears watching this - so emotional and beautiful x My heart goes out to the loved ones of the victims - they were devastated.

What a gorgeous treasure.

I cried Thank you thank you thank you I Love you Bette middler

I cried so much when I saw it on TV. It was just overwhelming 😢😢😢

I rode rescue in Northern Virginia for 20 years.We were the 3rd alarm into the pentagon on that day. In all my years, I had never seen anything so horrific. At the time my son was 16. We were sitting at the table a few days later at home and he looked at me and said he was going to stand up for others like i did. I thought he meant the fire and rescue service. He joined the Army Rangers. He was killed Jan 2nd of this year . RIP my son. Love Dad

I really love this song...;) & bette midler made me cry....love it.

I am from the Netherlands (Holland) and I can't imagine how it was to have such a disaster for you, Americans. I wish you all the luck!

Bette Middler-The Wind Benth My Wings, i miss my children

How the heck can someone thumbs down this video? The emotions were unheard of during this tragic time. Thousands of people lost their lives and thousands of families were disrupted. But meanwhile someone has the audacity to thumbs down this video. Show some compassion. I will never forget 9/11. As a fellow New Yorker, I moved out of state a year before this event . However, once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker. God Bless NY and the rest of America.

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

Writing from the u.s. many (americans and non) are convinced the United States government planned the attack; Many (americans and non) are convinced that the United States as a whole thinks it’s better than any other country, that this attack would cause the country to collapse.

@Quaker-tc8ue

4 ай бұрын

Sadly, MANY are convinced it was the idea of President Bush….

i still cry everytime i hear this. what a wonderful song

Bette-talented singer and actress-and an awesome PATRIOT, This meant so much to so many people. God Bless her.

This song chokes me up.

Thank you Bette for singing such a beautiful song on a day the world was aching.Could not have sang a more perfect song.RIP A.R.K

Wow! That was so touching! Thank you Forever Bette Midler

Love her!!!❤

A beautiful tribute to special loved ones we've ALL lost.....

this performance is outstanding - thank you Bette Midler greez from Germany

The most amazing Tribute.... they couldn't have picked a better pick if they tried.... So wonderful...

amazing performance

Truly the song is very glorious

Thank you Bette Miller god Bless you

Still so touching all these years later!😢❤