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With "The Divine Miss M" , you could hear how original Bette's style is. After releasing 15 more albums, Bette also showed that she can take any type of song and belt it out to perfection. From Jazz, to Rock, to Broadway. Bette Midler doesn't only record songs, she acts them out with such energy and feeling, we can't help but be amazed.

The Divine Miss M (1972)
The Divine Miss M, is Bette's first Album for Atlantic Records. She sings a wide variety of songs. This album brought her world wide fame, and really showed the talents of Miss M.
Bette Midler (1973)
"Bette Midler" was another highly succesful album. She introduced a couple of broadway songs including "In The Mood" and "Lullaby Of Broadway", but also stuck with her "Miss M" style songs such as "I Shall Be Released" and "Breaking Up Somebody's Home"
Songs For The New Depression (1976)
This Album didn't get the same respect that the first two did, however, The album did include some great tracks. The name of the Album goes along with the name of Bette's 1976-77' tour "The Depression Tour".
Live At Last (1977)
DISK ONE
(a)Around the World (b)Istanbul (c)Fiesta In Rio (d)South Seas Scene/Hawaiian War Chant (e)Lullabye Of Broadway
DISK TWO
"Live At Last" was Bette's first Live Album. It was recorded in Cleveland in 1976, during one of Bette's "Depression" shows. This album is filled with all kinds of songs, from rockers to ballads. This album shows ALL the talents of Miss M.
Broken Blossom (1977)
Like "Songs For the New Depression", Broken Blossom also never got any respect. This album was released around the same time as Bette's 1977 TV special "Ol Red Hair Is Back" where she sang "La Vie En Rose" from this album. The Songs are great on this album, and we see once again the rockin' side of Bette with her recording of "Red"
Thighs And Wispers (1979)
This album was a hit overseas because of Bette's "World Tour" However, no major hits were formed. "Married Men" made 39'th on the charts. "Thighs And Wispers" is a disco attempt by Bette, with songs that have a catchy beat. The Songs on this album are also fairly long compared to other albums. "Hurricane" being 7 minutes and 21 seconds.
The Rose (1979)
"The Rose" was Bette's first soudtrack. The film "The Rose" won Bette two Golden Globe awards, and put her up for an oscar. The songs on this album are different from Bette's earlier albums in the way that they are all rock songs. Bette belts out the songs like Janis Joplin would have. This album sold many copies, and "The Rose" was Bette's first hit single. This era brought a whole new crowd of Bette fans,
Divine Madness (1980)
"Divine Madness" was a live recording from a "World Tour" concert. The album has Bette singing songs from "The Rose" and songs from her earlier work. "Divine Madness" shows the many sides of "Miss M" with the different style of songs, and interesting comedy routines.
No Frills (1983)
"No Frills" contains songs on the"Alternitive" style. Bette sings songs from her "De Tour" tour. "Beast Of Burden" was Bette's first muisic video, if you don't count "The Rose". This album is sure to please all Bette fans. It has a rockin' style but also a mellow style with songs like "Come Back Jimmy Dean", and "All I Need To Know".
Mud Will Be Flung Tonight (1985)
This was Bette's first and only comedy album. She sings three songs on it, but the rest is all jokes. "Jokes about old people having sex, bad jokes about good people, good jokes about bad people, and jokes a bout tits!" It is really funny and shows fans who didn't know it already, that Bette is a comedian.
Beaches (1988)
"Beaches" was a soundtrack to a fairly popular movie of the same title. "Wind Beneath My Wings" went all the way to first place on the charts, and bette became recognized for her singing once again. The rest of the songs on this album are also ballads, that Bette sings wonderfly.
Some People's Lives (1990)
"Some People's Loves" was Bette's first non-soundtrack album since 1983. the album was a great success, and 3 singles were recorded from that album. "Night And Day", "From A Distance" and "The Gift Of Love" "From A Distance" went to first, while the others lingered in the top numbered lists. To this day, this album gets the most radio time out of al other Bette albums.
For The Boys (1991)
"For The Boys" was Bette's thrid soudtrack. Unlike "Beaches", this movie flopped in the theaters. "In My Life" and "Every Road Leads Back To You" were the two singles released for this soudtrack. The music is the same style as "Beaches" with a little more songs that are upbeat.
Experience The Divine (1993)
This was a "Best Of" album that featured some of Bette's greatest hits. It also had a song that Bette won an emmy for, "One For My Baby" was a song Bette sang at the last night of the "Johnny Carson Show" . All these songs will bring back those memories of the 70's when you hear Bette sing songs like "Do You Want To Dance?" and "When A Man Loves A Woman" all over again.
Gypsy (1993)
This was the soundtrack to the T.V special "Gypsy" Bette always wanted to play "Mama Rose", and she finally did. Bette sings a number of Broadway songs including "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Some People" Bette really goes back to her broadway roots with this album.
Bette Of Roses (1995)
"Bette Of Roses" Was Bette's first studio album since "Some People's Lives" Although it did not get the reviews Bette may have wanted, one must appreciate Bette's new style of vocals. She doesn't belt the songs out like "The Divine Miss M", hoever she sings the songs like an angel, and gets each note to perfection. her easy style and loving mood for this album leaves all listeners in an state of amazement.
Bathhouse Betty(1998)
"Bathhouse Betty" is set to be released on September 15. It will include songs of all different styles, and should bring Bette back to the wonderful 70's. "My One True Friend" is said to be as moving as "Wind Beneath My Wings". Let's hope it's another #1 for Miss Midler.
| TITLE | YEAR | SONG |
|---|---|---|
| Here's Johnny: Magic Moments From The Tonight Show | 1974 | Lullabye Of Broadway/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy |
| Carole Bayer Sager | 1977 | "Shy As A Violet" Backing vocals. |
| Ringo Starr: Ringo The 4'th | 1977 | "Tango All Night" Backing vocals. |
| Tom Waits: Foreign Affairs | 1977 | "I Never Talk To Strangers" Same as on "Broken Blossom" |
| In Harmony: A Seseme Street Record | 1980 | "Bluebery Pie" |
| Oliver And Company soundtrack | 1988 | "Perfect Isn't Easy" |
| For Our Children | 1992 | "Blueberry Pie" Same as on "In Harmony" |
| Home Alone 2 soundtrack | 1992 | "Somewhere In My Memory" |
| The Manhattan Transfer: Tonin' | 1994 | "It's Gonna Take A Miracle". Duet with the Manhattan Tranfer. |
| "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" soundtrack | 1995 | "God Help The Outcasts" |
| "The First Wives Club" soundtrack | 1996 | You Don't Own Me" . Sings with Goldie and Diane |
| "That Old Feeling" soundtrack | 1997 | "Somewhere Along The Way" |
| The Rainforest Foundation Carnival! | 1997 | "Sweet And Low" |
| TITLE | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Bette Midler: That's Entertainment! | 1977 | This album has the exact same tracks as "The Divine Miss M" This was an album made in germany, to promote Bette's records. |
| The Best Of Bette | 1978 | This album is a "Best Of" It features "Do you Want To Dance", "You're Moving Out Today" and many more. |