It was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel, and originally recorded by American actor Roger Bart in his film role as the singing voice of Hercules.
American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton recorded a pop version of the song for the film's end credits, which was also included on his eleventh studio album All That Matters (1997).
[9] The song was recorded by American actor Roger Bart in his film role as the singing voice of Hercules.
"Go the Distance" is performed in the film by Hercules (age 15), who possesses god-like strength and finds it increasingly hard to fit in with his peers.
The number is later reprised when Hercules sets off on his quest to become a true hero, proclaiming that he wants to "go the distance" in order to prove himself.
American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton recorded a pop version of the song for the film's end credits.
Sections of it were filmed in the Great Hall of the Brooklyn Museum and feature Bolton performing the song, intercut with scenes from Hercules.
AllMusic's Jose F. Promis called "No Importa la Distancia" "pure schmaltz"[14] In the San Antonio Express-News, Ramiro Burr found "No Importa la Distancia" to be "sappy",[15] while The Dallas Morning News editor Mario Tarradell criticized the song as an "unwelcome dose of sugary pap".