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BetteBack February 11, 1976: Midler Falters On “Songs For The New Depression” Album
If we hadn't seen Bette Midler in her Carmen Miranda garb doing the tunes of years gone by, we wouldn't…
BetteBack February 2, 1976: Bette Midler And Lord Olivier Becoming Fast Friends
Bette Midler and Lord Olivier have become fast friends ever since he caught two of her performances in Los Angeles.
BetteBack February 1, 1976: What Happened To Bette Midler?
For those who wonder what became of Bette Midler, who virtually disappeared from the scene after her spectacular skyrocket rise…
BetteBack January 30, 1976: Songs For The New Depression Review
I have to admit that I was swayed by the razzle-dazzle and the lady's chutzpah - the lady being Bette…
BetteBack January 24, 1976: Bette Midler Talks Springsteen and Waits
In a recent interview, Bette Midler said "Bruce Springsteen doesn't know; Tom Waits knows."
BetteBack January 26, 1976: Bette Midler Punches Radio Promoter In The Eye
Bette Midler recently proved how much she appreciates good, honest criticism when she inserted her fist into a Los Angeles…
BetteBack January 25, 1976: Phoenix Depression Tour Performance Review
Wednesday I treated myself to a performance by Bette Midler, in my opinion, one of the funniest, and most uninhibited…
BetteBack January 24, 1976: Bette Midler Gets High Praise From Actor Sir Laurence Olivier
"Genius is a terrible word in our profession, Sir Laurence Olivier says. I've spent most of my life believing that…
BetteBack January 6, 1976: Bette Midler Named One Of Worst Dressed For 1975
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of late President John F. Kennedy, was named the worst-dressed woman of the year by fashion guru,…
BetteBack January 7, 1976: Why can’t America love New York City’s pop favorites?
"Why can't America love New York City's pop favorites?" the New York Times inquired a few months ago citing the…
BetteBack January 5, 1976: What Did Lord Laurence Olivier Tell Bette Midler Backstage?
Lord Laurence Olivier went twice to a Bette Midler concert to tell her she's got the potential to be a…
BetteBack January 11, 1976: Bette Midler’s Concert Sales Are Great
Bette Midler grossed a total of $403,000.00 during her nine performances. six-day stand at the Music Center Pavilion during December.
BetteBack January 5, 2016: Bette Midler Talks About Relationship With Aaron Russo
Bette Midler was asked about "your friend and manager, Aaron Russo?" She replied, "What kind of friend? Do you mean…
BetteBack December 30, 1975: Bette Midler Explodes On The L.A. Scene
Bette Midler”˜s back. Funnier, more sensitive and more confident than ever.
BetteBack November 1, 1975: Bette To Debut As ‘Woody The Spoon’ in “Vegetable Soup”
"Vegetable Soup," a new children's television series, featuring real people, puppets and animated characters, was born out of the belief…
BetteBack DECEMBER 27, 1975: “The Divine Miss M” tired but original
The Los Angeles TimesThe Divine Miss M – tired but originalSATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1975 In the continuing parade of new…
BetteBack December 26, 1975: Bette Midler Hits A Slump At First Comeback Concert
The Divine Miss M did not live up to her reputation last weekend nor to her last Bay Area performance.…
BetteBack December 5, 1975: Bette Midler – “He has been my lover.”
Letheridge HeraldBette Midler – “He has been my lover.”December 5, 1975 Mister D: Maybe not do interviews after anesthesia! LOL…
BetteBack 12/3/1975: Bette Midler Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Singer Bette Midler is listed in satisfactory condition after an emergency appendectomy
BetteBack November 22, 1975: Bette Midler Steals The Show At Ira Gershwin Tribute
Manchester Journal EnquirerThe Night They Toasted GershwinNovember 22, 1975 If music is the staff of life, the fiddlers are playing…
BetteBack November 1975: Behind The Scenes With Bette Midler And Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan and Bette Midler recorded together in October 1975 duetting on a cover of “Buckets of Rain" for her…
(Audio) BetteBack November 1975: Bette Midler Discusses The ‘Gone At Last’ Feud
There is at least one man for whom Bette Midler harbors a certain amount of resentment if not outright hostility:…
BetteBack November 6, 1975: Bette Midler Replaced On Paul Simon’s Latest Single
Amarillo Daily NewsNovember 6, 1975 Paul Simon‘s latest single, “Gone At Last” with Phoebe Snow was originally meant to be…
BetteBack March 7, 1979: Bette Midler Goes To Hollywood
Her hair is such a mad maze that when it recently caught fire in an encounter with a lighted candle,…
BetteBack Jan 30, 1976: Touring Is In Bette Midler’s Blood
LOS ANGELES - Then Bette says to Sir Laurence Olivier. 'If only I could have taken classes. If only you…
BetteBack Dec. 22, 1978: The Best Of Bette
What we have on this album is a selection of very good material which shows her astonishing range of ability.…
BetteBack November 2, 1978: The Midler experience (Sydney Australia Review)
The Canberra TimesThe Midler experienceSydney Australia REVIEWBy BRADLEY WYNNEThursday 2 November 1978 The lights had been up for five minutes;…
BetteBack October 11, 1978: On Her Way To Australia (1978 World Tour)
The Australian Women’s WeeklyOn Her Way To AustraliaWednesday 11 October 1978 She may specialize in low-rent humour, but what it’s…