Julie Gold
The Waiting Room
Abstract:
Julie will present original music related to her experience in the medical world as a patient. Her music reflects how fear can take on a life of its own in how we process unfamiliar paths of discomfort in making sense of pain.
Biography:
Julie Gold is a singer/songwriter best known for Bette Midler's version of FROM A DISTANCE, a song which won her a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991. Her songs have been covered by a wide range or artists, including Patti LaBelle, Patti Lupone, Cliff Richard, The Byrds, Kathie Lee Gifford, Nanci Griffith, Lea Salonga Judy Collins, and Jewel. From a Distance has enjoyed over 6 million radio plays worldwide and countless millions of digital downloads. It has been translated into many foreign languages. It has been recited into the Congressional Record. It has been illustrated as a children's book. Music boxes, greeting cards, calendars, and even a white bear wearing a purple tutu feature From A Distance. She was the lyricist for the widely known WE'RE 4 NEW YORK news promotion back in the 90s. Her song THANKS TO YOU was featured in the movie ANDRE. Her song DREAM LOUD was featured in the movie UNFAITHFUL. Julie has written songs within the curriculum of The Oxford University Press, that teach English to elementary school children all over the world. When not performing or writing songs, Julie enjoys swimming at Chelsea Piers.