Black-and-white photo of a female singer in a feathered costume performing on stage, with the poster text “I’ll Never Forget It You Know…” (BootlegBetty.com).

Bette Midler: “Oh, I don’t think connecting with an audience is something that most of today’s young artists consider.”

Bette Midler: “Oh, I don’t think connecting with an audience is something that most of today’s young artists consider. Just…