"Oh How the Years Go By" is a song written by

Simon Climie Simon Climie (born 7 April 1957) is an English songwriter/producer and the former lead singer of the UK duo Climie Fisher. Biography Climie was born in London. Beginning his career primarily as a songwriter/session musician, Climie found him ...

and

Will Jennings Wilbur H. "Will" Jennings (born June 27, 1944) is an American lyricist. He is popularly known for writing the lyrics for the songs " Tears in Heaven" and " My Heart Will Go On". He has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and has wo ...

. 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

Amy Grant cover

Shortly after its initial release, singer-songwriter

Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ...

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

In 1996, the song was covered by actress-singer

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and included on the Polygram various artist compilation album '' NBA at 50 - A Musical Celebration''. It was later included on her 1997 studio album ''

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'' and released as a single. Her version went to number 6 on the '' Billboard''

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chart.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

Vanessa Williams Sings Oh How the Years Go By
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