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

Simon Climie Simon Climie (born 7 April 1957) is an English songwriter, musician and record producer. He is best known as the former lead singer of the UK duo Climie Fisher. Biography Climie was born in London. Beginning his career primarily as a songwr ...

and

Will Jennings Wilbur Herschel Jennings (June 27, 1944 – September 6, 2024) was an American lyricist. He was known for writing the songs " Up Where We Belong", " Higher Love", " Tears in Heaven" and "My Heart Will Go On". He was inducted into the Songwriter ...

. 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

English musician John Miles recorded a cover version of the song for his 1993 studio album ''

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''.

Amy Grant cover

Singer-songwriter

Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She began her music career in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the mid-1980s. Grant has been referred to as "Honorific ...

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

Vanessa Williams Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, model, producer and dancer. She gained recognition as the first Black woman to win the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984. She would later Vanes ...

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 ''

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chart.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Oh How the Years Go By Amy Grant songs Vanessa Williams songs Songs with lyrics by Will Jennings Songs written by Simon Climie