- Shes Like The Wind: Patrick Swayze

"She's Like the Wind" is a power ballad recorded by American actor and singer for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing . Co-written by Swayze and Nashville composer Stacy Widelitz in 1984, the song became a global success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Origin and Development

Swayze later stated in a 2008 interview that the song's emotional core was inspired by his relationship with his wife, Lisa Niemi . Patrick Swayze - Shes like the wind

The opening line, "She's like the wind through my tree," has been a point of fan discussion for decades; co-writer Stacy Widelitz noted it was an original hook Swayze brought to their writing session. Chart Performance and Impact "She's Like the Wind" is a power ballad

The song was originally composed for the 1984 film Grandview, U.S.A. and was inspired by Jamie Lee Curtis's character in that movie. The opening line, "She's like the wind through