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Video: Bette Midler Sings Hello In There & Chattanooga Choo Choo On Johnny Carson 1972
By Mister D
Nov. 5, 2024
Ah, the golden age of late-night television—a time when stars graced the stage, sequins sparkled, and Johnny Carson reigned supreme. Let’s set the dial to 1973 and join the cosmic cabaret that is Bette Midler on The Tonight Show with Johnny himself.
“Hello in There”:
Bette steps up, her voice like a vintage wine—rich, soulful, and tinged with memories.
The song? “Hello in There.” Imagine an old apartment in the city where echoes of life linger.
Kids grown, a husband by her side, and a bittersweet ache—the passage of time etched in every note.
Bette sings, and suddenly, we’re all there—feeling the weight of years, the beauty of shared moments.
“Chattanooga Choo Choo”:
Next stop: Swingtown! Bette belts “Chattanooga Choo Choo” like a locomotive on a jazzy track.
Sequins shimmy, and the audience taps their toes. Barry Manilow (yes, that Barry) joins the ride.
SwingtownIt’s a musical time capsule—nostalgia wrapped in brass, with a dash of sass.
Picture Bette winking at the camera, Johnny grinning, and the whole studio swaying.
So there you have it—a slice of vintage magic courtesy of Bette and Johnny. ??
Tell me: If you could time-travel to any iconic performance, which would you choose? Woodstock? Elvis’s ’68 comeback? Or maybe a front-row seat at Bette’s cosmic cabaret?
