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Bette Midler Sings I’ll Be Seeing You For Virtual AIDS Walk 2020 (History Included)

Bette Midler performed a moving rendition of the standard "I'll Be Seeing You" during the virtual "AIDS Walk: Live at…

Bette Midler – Broadway Made These Stars Rich!

Broadway isn't just about applause and artistry; for some stars, it has also been the gateway to wealth.

The Divine Miss M Fansite Audio: Bette Midler – BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY (Live in Texas, 1983)

The Divine Miss M Fansite: Bette Midler – BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY (Live in Texas, 1983)

50 Years Ago This Month, Bette Midler’s Live At Last Premiered On Record

Live at Last captures Bette at the height of her 1970s stage persona — bawdy, theatrical, and vocally fearless.

The Story Behind Bette Midler’s Blueberry Pie

It was an original song written specifically for the For Our Children charity album by Bette Midler, Bruce Roberts, and…

Audio: Exploring The Meaning Of Bette Midler’s Boxing

Bette Midler steps into Ben Folds’ bruised little monologue and turns it into full?tilt showbiz heartbreak.

Why Dylan Chose Midler For “Buckets Of Rain” Duet?

Dylan chose Bette Midler because, in late 1975, they were orbiting the same creative scene, sparking off each other in…

Bette Midler Archive: Do You Love Me/Do You Want To Dance/Hello In There -1973

Bette Midler Archive: Do You Love Me/Do You Want To Dance/Hello In There -1973

The Divine Miss M Fansite Audio – Bette Midler – Long John Blues – 1978

“Long John Blues” is Bette Midler at her most deliciously bawdy—an innuendo?packed blues number about a very tall dentist whose…

BonBon Short: Bette Midler + Barry Manilow – Chapel Of Love (The Baths)

BonBon Short: Bette Midler + Barry Manilow - Chapel Of Love (The Baths)

Haole to Haole with Bette Midler

I’d been waiting 25 years to talk to Bette Midler, so I dove at the chance to interview the Divine…

Video: Sold My Soul To Rock N Roll – Majestic Theater – Bette Midler – 1979

“Sold My Soul to Rock ’n’ Roll” is a 1979 Bette Midler track from The Rose soundtrack — a gritty,…

Happy Mother’s Day! Bette Midler Sings My Mother’s Eyes – DeTour 1983

Happy Mother's Day! Bette Midler Sings My Mother's Eyes - DeTour 1983

The Bette Midler song Samedi et Vendredi…Meaning?

"Samedi et Vendredi" (Saturday and Friday) is the French-language section of Bette Midler's track "Shiver Me Timbers / Samedi et…

What is the meaning of Bette Midler’s Surabaya Johnny?

Across all interpretations, “Surabaya Johnny” is a monologue from a woman who fell for a charming drifter who promised stability,…

Bette Midler’s Biggest Hit Was Recorded by Others First

Released in 1989, “Wind Beneath My Wings” was written by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar. A No. 1 single for…

A BonBon Video: Harmony Bette Midler – Mr. Sandman

A BonBon Video: Harmony Bette Midler - Mr. Sandman

There’s New Music In The Bootleg Betty Jukebox

There's New Music In The Bootleg Betty Jukebox

Things You May Not Know About Bette Midler

Few people can claim to have truly earned the label of "icon," and Bette Midler is one of those few.

What is the meaning of Bette Midler’s cover of Moses?

Bette Midler’s cover of Patty Griffin’s “Moses” is a heartfelt, stripped-down rendition featured on her 2000 self-titled album, Bette.

Archive Audio: Bette Midler – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Live)

Archive Audio: Bette Midler - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Live)

Video: Bette Midler – Let Me Call You Sweetheart – The Rose

Video: Bette Midler - Let Me Call You Sweetheart - The Rose

Beaches Is On Broadway—And I’ll Cry if I Want To

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett are playing roles made famous by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. They're not feeling pressured,…

How Bette Midler Unlocked Bob Dylan’s Songwriting in 1975

A song is never written: Bette Midler’s visit to the studio in 1975 lifted the lid on Bob Dylan’s songwriting

Luther Vandross Said He Was Bette Midler’s 4th Harlette

“You never saw me because I was really shy and I used to stand behind a curtain with a microphone…

Hit Songs Other Artists Turned Down – Bette Midler Edt

Some of the best-selling & enduring songs in rock became chart-topping classics thanks to a singer or band that wasn't…

Soft Rock’s Burnout Era — Featuring Bette Midler

You may not think of Bette Midler as a particularly controversial performer, but in the early days, when she was…

The Underrated Albums Of Bette Midler

The underrated Bette Midler albums are where the deep cuts, the experiments, and the “why didn’t this get more love?”…

Audio – Bette Midler – Red – Boston 1978

Audio: Bette Midler - RED (Live in Boston - Jan 8, 1978)

Who are some of Bette Midler’s favorite songwriters?

Who are some of Bette's favorite songwriters?