American Song Archives
Stunning 1975 Photo of Bette Midler and Bob Dylan
By Staff
Oct. 23, 2026
Own a piece of rock-and-roll lore with this striking black-and-white photograph of Dylan and Bette Midler. Additionally, taken in October 1975 by Ken Regan at Secret Sound Studios, it captures their Buckets of Rain duet.
At the time, Dylan was fresh off the success of Blood on the Tracks. Midler was rising to pop stardom. Originally meeting to discuss Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue tour, they pivoted to the studio. They laid down a track for Midler’s upcoming 1976 album, Songs for the New Depression.
Moreover, the 27-minute studio session became legendary among music collectors. It featured unpolished, joyous banter and loose, spontaneous energy. This piece is a must-have anchor for collectors of 1970s rock, folk, or pop history. This footage remains a rare glimpse into the era’s studio culture.
This print is 16″x20″.
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