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BetteBack March 25, 1975: Bette Midler Hits The Recording Studio

November 21, 2017
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Arkansas City Traveler March 25, 1975 Bette Midler has been recording in New York’s Secret Sound Studios before her Broadway…

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Bette Midler On Her Music:

May 6, 2017
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Bette Midler On Her Music: “I never intended to concentrate on oldies. In fact, I don’t. I sing contemporary numbers…

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BetteBack December 14, 1973: Bette Midler Comes Down To Earth On Second Album

February 6, 2017
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Wheeling Herald December 14, 1973 “Bette Midler” (Atlantic records). The Divine Miss M has come down to earth on this…

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Bette Midler On Her Ticket Prices:

December 21, 2016
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Bette Midler On Her Ticket Prices: “I haven’t had many complaints about my ticket prices. We’re not in the Rolling…

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Bette Midler On The Harlettes:

December 12, 2016
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Bette Midler On The Harlettes: “These girls are FILTHY! Simply filthy. They come here directly from Disney land where they…

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BetteBack January 27, 1974: Celebrities Sing Bette’s Praises

November 3, 2016
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Lincoln Evening Journal January 27, 1974 Success story: The popularity of Bette Midler, considered the “singing star of the year,’*…

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BetteBack December 25, 1973: Bette’s Price Too High For Vegas!

September 29, 2016
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Cedar Rapids Gazette December 25, 1973 The New MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas wanted very much to add Bette…

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On What Bette Midler Would Like Out Of Stardom: “I would like to be loved the way Charlie Chaplin was loved.”

July 6, 2016
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On What Bette Midler Would Like Out Of Stardom: “I would like to be loved the way Charlie Chaplin was…

Hello Dolly!

Hello Dolly; A Classic Returns, Singing All The Way

June 29, 2016
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Paul’s Valley Democrat A classic returns, singing all the way Mike Arie Jun 26, 2016 I had the great pleasure…

Bette Related

GMCLA’s Latest, ‘Bette, Babs & Beyoncé,’ Showcases the Gay Community’s Favorite Chanteuses

April 5, 2016
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Frontier Media GMCLA’s Latest Concert Showcases the Gay Community’s Favorite Chanteuses ‘Bette, Babs & Beyoncé,’ GMCLA’s 37th spring concert, spotlights…

BetteBack For The Boys

BetteBack Review November 29, 1991: ‘For the Boys’ has a great big heart

September 28, 2015
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Lima News November 29, 1991 Smearing half a century of American history across the screen like cream cheese on a…

Awards & Ceremonies BetteBack Television

BetteBack September 18, 1978: Bette Midler Wins Her First Emmy

March 22, 2013
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Altoona Mirror September 18, 1978 PASADENA, Calif. (UPI) – The miniseries “Holocaust” and situation comedy “All in the Family” captured…

Articles/Essays BetteBack

BetteBack October 27, 1977: What Becomes A Legend Most?

February 8, 2013
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Provo Daily Herald Legends of Show Business Disappear October 27, 1977 HOLLYWOOD (UPI) – The death of Bing Crosby brings…

concerts Reviews

BetteBack: Troy Concert Review ~ March 3, 1973 ~ Part Two

July 18, 2012
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Bennington Banner MEDIA MASSAGE BY BEVERLY RYAN March 3, 1973 Bette’s reappearance was almost worth the wait. She wore a…

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BetteBack: At The Crossroads – 1980

March 11, 2011
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Barbara Walters meets the ’10’s’ of showbiz By HARRY HARRIS Knight-Ridder Newspaper Tues., Apr. 1, 1980 One thing even the…