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Video: Bette Midler & Neil Sedaka Duet On Love Will Keep Us Together
By Mister D
May 18, 2025
Neil Sedaka and Bette Midler performed a duet of “Love Will Keep Us Together” during the 1976 NBC television special Neil Sedaka: Steppin’ Out. The special, directed by Art Fisher, featured Sedaka as the host with Midler as a special guest, alongside David Brenner and Sedaka’s daughter, Dara. The song, written by Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, was a fun and lively performance, showcasing their chemistry. Midler also performed a “Barroom Medley” in the special, which echoed her Broadway show Clams on the Half Shell Revue. This duet is a notable moment in their careers, blending Sedaka’s pop songwriting prowess with Midler’s dynamic vocal style.
