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What does the Bette Midler song Mr. Rockefeller mean?

May 11, 2026
Mister D

"Mr. Rockefeller" is a humorous, satirical song by Bette Midler from her 1976 album Songs for the New Depression.

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What is the meaning of Bette Midler’s Surabaya Johnny?

May 5, 2026
Mister D

Across all interpretations, “Surabaya Johnny” is a monologue from a woman who fell for a charming drifter who promised stability,…