"Hero" is a single performed by American singer-songwriter David Crosby from his third studio album, Thousand Roads (1993). The recording, released in April 1993 by Atlantic, features English drummer Phil Collins, who co-wrote the song with Crosby, produced it, sang backing vocals, and played drums, keyboards, and drum machine. Collins released a demo version, featuring his vocals only, as a B-side to the "We Wait and We Wonder" single release.
B-sides "Coverage" is an album track written by Bonnie Hayes, a cover of a song she recorded for her 1982 album, Good Clean Fun. "Fare Thee Well" is a non-album track written by Emily Saliers, who later recorded the song with her band Indigo Girls for their 1994 album, Swamp Ophelia.
Track listing "Hero" (LP version) – 4:39 "Coverage" (LP version) – 3:22 "Fare Thee Well" – 4:07
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1993)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 128Europe (European Hit Radio) 10UK Airplay (Music Week) 25US Cash Box Top 100 35
Year-end charts Chart (1993)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)48Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)22US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)21
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesApril 15, 1993AtlanticUnited KingdomMay 3, 1993AustraliaJune 14, 1993
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