She's Like the Wind

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"She's Like the Wind"

Single by Patrick Swayze
from the album Dirty Dancing Soundtrack
B-side(s)	The Zodiacs - Stay
Released	1987
Format	Vinyl single
Genre	pop
Length	3:52
Label	RCA Records
Writer(s)	Patrick Swayze Stacy Widelitz
Producer(s)	Michael Lloyd

"She's Like the Wind" was a 1987 hit pop/rock song performed by actor Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser. The song was co-written by Swayze and Stacy Widelitz in 1984, originally for the soundtrack of "Grandview, USA". It was not, however, used in that film.

During production of "Dirty Dancing" in 1986, Swayze played the demo for the producers and director. They loved it, and passed it on to Jimmy Ienner, the executive producer of the soundtrack. It was recorded for the soundtrack in November of 1986, with Michael Lloyd producing.The song, like the film in which it was featured, was a success, reaching #3 on Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Adult Contemporary, and was a hit around the world. It is still in circulation on radio. The soundtrack album was #1 for nineteen weeks. The music video of "She's Like the Wind" can be seen on the Ultimate Dirty Dancing DVD.

[edit] Covers

The song, "She's Like the Wind" was later covered by Vibekingz feat. Maliq, Phonekillaz and in 2007 by Lumidee featuring Tony Sunshine.

The Vibekingz version reached #2 on Germany's pop charts in 2006, and stayed top ten for two months. The version by Lumidee has gotten widespread airplay in the United States, reaching top 20. Tony Sunshine sings the original part by Swayze, while Lumidee raps with original verses related to the theme of the song.

"She's Like the Wind"

Single by Lumidee featuring Tony Sunshine
from the album Unexpected
Released	2007
Genre	Pop Hip Hop & R&B
Label	TVT Records
Writer(s)	Patrick Swayze Stacy Widelitz
Producer(s)	J. Marty, T.C Love
Chart positions
#43 (U.S.)