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Video – Bette Midler – Long John Blues – Live At Last

"Long John Blues" by Bette Midler is a playful and humorous song that cleverly uses dental work as a metaphor…

The Best Bette Midler Wedding Songs To Divine Party Hits

Bette Midler’s music has a unique way of feeling like a grand movie moment. Her voice carries a theatrical weight…

Marc Shaiman’s Key To Success Is Mainly Just Showing Up! Say Yes!

If you haven’t heard the name Marc Shaiman, you’ve most likely heard his music or lyrics in one of your…

All 3 Bette Midler Jukeboxes Are Open With New Vintage Songs And Music

All 3 Bootleg Jukeboxes Are Open With New Music

Who’s Won Record And Song Of The Year At The Grammys? What’s The Difference?

If you’ve watched a whole Grammy Awards ceremony, you might be wondering why there were two different awards for the…

The Grammy’s Are Tonight! An Overview Of Bette Midler & The Grammys

Bette Midler has won 3 Grammy Awards and received 14–15 nominations (sources vary slightly on the exact count, with the…

In 1973, Dr. John Turned Brief Fame Into A Career Backed By Bette Midler & Bob Dylan (Video Of Song Included)

Part of the song’s strength came from collaboration. In his memoir Under a Hoodoo Moon, Dr. John described how the…

Video Trailer For Bette Midler And Her It’s The Girls Album

Bette Midler's "It's The Girls!" album trailer is a promotional video released in 2014 to hype her studio album of…

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive: Bette Midler – La Vie En Rose / Superstar (Live) 1977

Bette Midler sings La Vie En Rose/Superstar at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on December 15, 1977 to…

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive: Bette Midler – Long John Blues/Blue Rondo A La Turk – 1976

Bootleg BettyAudio From The Bette Midler Archive: Bette Midler – Long John Blues/Blue Rondo A La Turk – 1976By The…

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive – Bette Midler – Fire Down Below/It Should’ve Been Me – Radio City -1983

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive - Bette Midler - Fire Down Below/It Should've Been Me - Radio City -1983

Video From Boodles BonBon: Shout Out To All My Trashy Readers! I Didn’t Say That!

Video From Boodles BonBon: Shout Out To All My Trashy Readers! I Didn't Say That!

The Oldest Musicians Who Refuse To Fade Away

As we go into 2026, here are the oldest musicians who are still recording and touring

Audio: Bette Midler Sings ‘Auld Lang Syne’ 1999 And More

Audio: Bette Midler Sings 'Auld Lang Syne' 1999 And More

Audio: The Bette Midler Archive – No Jinx (Full Stereo Mix)

Audio: The Bette Midler Archive - No Jinx (Full Stereo Mix)

Video: Cool Yule – Bette Midler – Rockefeller Center

Video: Cool Yule - Bette Midler - Rockefeller Center

37 Years Ago Today, Bette Midler’s Beaches Premiered

Beaches is a heartfelt comedy-drama (often called a tearjerker) adapted from Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel. It follows the lifelong…

Audio: Bette Midler – To Deserve You (Dim Zach Remix)

Audio: Bette Midler - To Deserve You (Dim Zach Remix)

‘Beaches,’ a Novel and a Film, Will Spread Its Wings on Broadway

A musical adaptation of the story will open at the Majestic Theater next spring. And yes, the score includes “Wind…

10 Christmas songs for the perfect queer playlist

This article is about creating a Christmas playlist. GCN contributor David Ferguson is back with his annual Christmas playlist of…

Audio: Bette Midler – In This Life (SKDJ vs Tony Moran Remix Edit)

Audio: Bette Midler - In This Life (SKDJ vs Tony Moran Remix Edit)

BetteBack May 1977: The Trials Of Bette Midler & Paul Simon

There is at least one man for whom Bette Midler harbors a certain amount of resentment, if not outright hostility:…

On This Day: 48 Years Ago Bette Midler’s Ol’ Red Hair Is Back Premiered On Network TV

In 1977, Midler’s first television special, whose title, Ol’ Red Hair Is Back, was a takeoff on Frank Sinatra’s Ol’…

3 Covers Of Rolling Stones Songs That Work Brilliantly

No one expected (or asked) famous multi-threat crooner and actress Bette Midler to cover the blues rock song “Beast Of…

Audio: A Few Matt Moss Mixes From Bette Midler’s Bette Of Roses Album

Audio: A Few Matt Moss Mixes From Bette Midler's Bette Of Roses Album

Bette Midler’s ‘The Rose’ Was Written In 20 Minutes By Amanda McBroom

Amanda McBroom wrote the timeless ballad, which singer and actress Bette Midler made a hit. Forty-eight years ago, Amanda McBroom…

BetteBack May 17, 1978: Interview – Formerly The Harlettes

BetteBack May 17, 1978: Interview - Formerly Of The Harlettes

On This Day In History: Beaches, The Soundtrack, Was Released, November 22, 1988

The Beaches soundtrack is a poignant companion to the 1988 film, showcasing Bette Midler’s vocal range and emotional depth.

On This Day In History: Bette Midler’s Movie ‘For The Boys’ Was Released, November 22, 1991

"For the Boys" (November 22, 1991) is a sweeping musical comedy-drama directed by Mark Rydell that chronicles the turbulent four-decade…

On This Day In History: Bette Midler’s 4th Album, Broken Blossom, Is Released, November 17, 1977

The title "Broken Blossom" appears to be a subtle nod to the 1919 silent film "Broken Blossoms," directed by D.W. Griffith, which…