Nanci Griffith – From a Distance

"From a Distance" is a song recorded by Nanci Griffith for her 1987 album Lone Star State of Mind. Written by Julie Gold, the song reflected on peace, humanity, and the idea that the world appears calmer and more united when viewed from afar. Griffith's version introduced the song to a wider audience before it later became internationally known through Bette Midler's recording in the early 1990s.