Vilmos Zsigmond (1930–2016), the Oscar-winning cinematographer, primarily discussed Bette Midler in the context of his work on The Rose (1979)

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Written in less than an hour, the beloved ballad by Bette Midler transformed a simple message about love and vulnerability into one of the most enduring songs of the last half-century.

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Bette Midler sits down with Rona Barrett to discuss The Rose, grief, loss, and the terrifying question of 'how do I top this?'

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Photo: Drinking With Houston In The Limousine - The Rose

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“Sold My Soul to Rock ’n’ Roll” is a 1979 Bette Midler track from The Rose soundtrack — a gritty, blues?rock confession about the emotional cost of life on the road

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Bette Midler chose "The Rose" for her film debut, winning her a Grammy for singing the title track of the same name.

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And perhaps that is precisely why The Rose works so well. By abandoning the obligation of fidelity, the film finds something closer to emotional truth.

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

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Video: Bette Midler - Fire Down Below - DragBar - The Rose - 1979

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Erivo said Midler had offered her words of advice over email after hearing she was taking on the part in the Searchlight production.

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