Dylan chose Bette Midler because, in late 1975, they were orbiting the same creative scene, sparking off each other in…
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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
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…
Bette Midler On Bob Dylan
I came to New York to meet Dylan. I was 19 when I first hit New York, and the first…
The Sad Lullabies: Bette Midler, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Billy Joel, and More
Many lullabies have a sad quality. Meant to be calming, they are often slow, soft, and written in minor keys.…