"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
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
In 1996, the song was covered by actress-singer Vanessa Williams and included on the Polygram various artist compilation album NBA at 50 - A Musical Celebration. It was later included on her 1997 studio album Next and released as a single.[1] Her version went to number 6 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1997–1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| 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.
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