Song

That's What Friends Are For

by Dionne Warwick

That's What Friends Are For is a 1985 song by Dionne Warwick, 4:15 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs, Person Type, Thanksgiving song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke favorite Karaoke duet

Released 1985 Hot 100 peak #1 · 23 weeks Length 4:15 Soul, Pop

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Performance tips

• Bring a warm, soulful, and melodic sincerity to the performance
• Focus on the smooth, collaborative vocal interplay
• Maintain a clear and grateful emotional weight

In these themes

• 🐝'Be' Verbs"Are"
• 🧑Person Type"Friends"
• 🦃Thanksgiving

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song, set up as a duet. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "That's What Friends Are For" karaoke

More songs by Dionne Warwick

• Alfie1967 · 2:44
• The April Fools1969 · 3:17
• Do You Know the Way to San Jose1968 · 2:58
• I Say a Little Prayer1967 · 3:04
• Walk On By1964 · 2:55

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