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A Day Late: Martin Luther King Tribute – Bette Midler Sings The Rose
By Mister D
Jan. 19, 2026
#BetteMidler performed her iconic song “#TheRose” at a #tribute event honoring #MartinLutherKing Jr. in 1985 (around Martin Luther King Day). This was a #live performance at a concert/special tribute to Dr. King, where she delivered a beautiful, moving rendition of the ballad. The song, originally from her 1979 film The Rose (for which she earned an Oscar nomination), fits thematically with messages of hope, love, and resilience—aligning well with the spirit of an #MLK tribute.
