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June’s Bootleg Betty Jukebox Ready For Playing!

Featuring the songs: Moonlight Dancing (Zephyr Alex Mix). Whose Side Are You On? Studio Version, Somewhere Along The Way, It's…

Video: Chapel Of Love/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy – 1980

“Chapel of Love” is a classic pop song made famous by The Dixie Cups in 1964. It was written by…

Video: Bette Midler, Mick Jagger -Beast Of Burden – 1983

Bette Midler’s cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Beast of Burden” from her album “No Frills” is well-known for its video…

Bette Midler: Same Song, Other Voice 5-24 Jukebox Open

I hope you find this selection fun. I sure did: My Mother's Eyes by Tom Jans Delta Dawn by Dash Rip Rock…

Video: Bette Midler – Fire Down Below – 1980

Bette Midler first performed the song in the movie The Rose with a bevy of female impersonators, but it did…

Video: Bette Midler – Up The Ladder To The Roof

"Up The Ladder To The Roof" is a classic song originally performed by The Supremes in 1970.

Eau de Trump: Bette Midler’s Satirical Jingle

In a satirical take on fragrances & politics, Bette Midler collabs with lyricist Eric Kornfeld & composer Marc Shaiman to…

Video: Bette Midler – Lullabye Of Broadway – 1976

The song "Optimistic Voices/Lullabye of Broadway" is performed by Bette Midler. It's a medley of two songs, "Optimistic Voices" and…

Video: Bette Midler – Chapel Of Love – 1980

The incomparable Bette Midler takes the stage dressed as bride and groom (front and back) with her talented ensemble, the…

BetteBack Sept 2000: Bette Midler & Dan Hicks

In the early '70s, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks served up what he called "folk swing," a bracingly idiosyncratic…

Video: Bette Midler – Hurry On Down – Live At Last

Hurry on down to my house, honey, ain't nobody home but me. Hurry on down to my house, baby. Oh,…

Bette Midler: Same Songs, Other Voices Jukebox

New Music in the Same Songs, Different Voices Jukebox. Sort of like a covers jukebox

Songs chosen for funerals this year include humor

This year’s report reveals that while only 25% of people speak to someone about the song they want at their…

Songs Added To Bette Midler Karaoke Jukebox

I've added 10 more songs to the Bette Midler Karaoke Jukebox, which I'll highlight below. I hope you have fun…

Bootleg Betty Jukebox: New Bette Midler Music Playing

From the energetic “The Bitch Is Back” to the reflective “From A Distance,” each track showcases her dynamic range and…

Video: Bette Midler – Come Back Jimmy Dean

Bette Midler performed the song “Come Back Jimmy Dean” on Johnny Carson’s show in 1983.

BetteBack September 2000: An Analysis Of Bette Midler’s Prologue To ‘Hello In There’

I was walking down 42nd street one day and this amazing thing happened to me. It was July, about 89…

Video: Bette Midler – Comedy Routine – Everybody Knows

During her Divine Intervention Tour 2015, the incomparable Bette Midler included a captivating rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Everybody Knows.”

The five strangest covers of The Rolling Stones

Whether strange in a significant way or weird in a terrible way, these five Rolling Stones covers stand out as…

‘You Don’t Own Me’: The Story Behind The Song

Teen pop sensation Lesley Gore wasn’t known for making statements in her songs before she released “You Don’t Own Me.”

What Is The Meaning Behind Bette Midler’s Version of Beast Of Burden?

Bette Midler’s version of “Beast Of Burden” carries a strong message of resilience and self-assurance. Here are some interpretations:

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Beast Of Burden

Bette Midler’s “Beast Of Burden” performance on the Johnny Carson Show in 1983 was a memorable moment in her career.…

Bette Midler – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

May the Wind Beneath Our Wings lift us high, To dance a Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy jive. From a Distance,…

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – My Forgotten Man

In 1970, a 25-year-old Bette Midler performed “Remember My Forgotten Man” from the 1933 film “Gold Diggers of 1933” on…

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Great Balls Of Fire

Bette Midler rocked the stage with her rendition of “Great Balls Of Fire” on The Mike Douglas Show in 1971.…

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Fat As I Am 1985

Bette Midler performed “Fat As I Am” on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1985. This lively and entertaining performance showcased her unique style…

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Friends Medley

In 2011, the uber-talented Bette Midler hosted a benefit event for the Children’s Health Fund (CHF). The annual benefit aimed to raise awareness and funds…

Songs In The Bootleg Betty Jukebox Now!!!

In this month's jukebox. we have a nice selection of songs to listen to that I've listed below. I hope…

BetteBack February 15, 1976: Bette Midler Tones Down “The Divine Miss M”

Bette Midler tones down the Divine Miss M

5 Songs Added To Bette Midler Karaoke

I've added 5 more songs to Bette Midler Karaoke. They are Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Wind Beneath My Wings, Mambo…