Oh How the Years Go By


"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

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

Amy Grant cover

Singer-songwriter Amy Grant covered the song and included it on her 1994 album House of Love (Amy [Grant album)|House of Love]. It was the sixth release from that 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 (Vanessa [Williams album)|Next] and released as a single. Her version went to number 6 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.