Oh How the Years Go By
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"Oh How the Years Go By" is a song written by Simon Climie and Will Jennings. It was originally included on Climie's debut solo album Soul Inspiration in 1992 and released as a single in 1993, but failed to chart.
Cover versions
John Miles cover
In addition to the Amy Grant and Vanessa Williams covers, a cover version of this song has appeared on an album of John Miles (musician).
Amy Grant cover
"Oh How the Years Go By" | ||||
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Single by Amy Grant | ||||
from the album House of Love | ||||
Released | 1994 | |||
Genre | CCM, Adult Contemporary, Pop | |||
Length | 5:15 | |||
Label | A&M, Word | |||
Songwriter(s) | Simon Climie, Will Jennings | |||
Producer(s) | Michael Omartian | |||
Amy Grant singles chronology | ||||
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Shortly after its initial release, singer-songwriter Amy Grant covered the song and included it on her 1994 album House of Love. It was the sixth release from that album.
- Original album version (5:15), available on the House of Love album
- Radio edit, available on the single with an audio introduction
- Original album version with audio introduction, available on the single
- Live version (4:35), available on the Time Again... Amy Grant Live album
Vanessa Williams cover
"Oh How the Years Go By" | ||||
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Single by Vanessa Williams | ||||
from the album Next | ||||
Released | 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 5:10 | |||
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Producer(s) | Keith Thomas | |||
Vanessa Williams singles chronology | ||||
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In 1996, the song was covered by actress-singer
Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1997–1998) | Peak position |
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US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1998) | Position |
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US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
References
- ^ "Vanessa Williams – Oh How The Years Go By (1997, CD)". Retrieved March 24, 2021 – via www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Vanessa Williams - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- ^ "Vanessa Williams Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ "1998 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. December 26, 1998. p. YE-95. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
External links
- Vanessa Williams Sings Oh How the Years Go By - Miss America 2016, September 13, 2015