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Bette Midler

pop music · 1972–1990

Bette Midler
📷 Library of Congress Life · CC0

Imagine a smoky club where the spotlight shines on a vibrant figure, belting out “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” with unstoppable energy, or serenading us with the poignant “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Bette Midler, a true American treasure, has dazzled audiences across generations with her unique blend of pop, rock, disco, and jazz. Whether she’s crooning heartfelt ballads like “The Rose” or getting everyone on their feet with “Do You Want to Dance?”, Midler’s voice is both a soothing balm and a joyful call to revelry. Her enduring charm as an actress, comedian, and author only adds to her illustrious legacy. With each performance, she continues to remind us of the magic of music and the power of laughter, leaving indelible memories that resonate long after the last note fades.

The facts

  • United States
  • pop music, rock music, disco
  • On Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic Records, Columbia Records

Bette Midler in the crate

Do You Want to Dance?
Bette Midler
1972
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Bette Midler
1973
The Rose
Bette Midler
1979
Wind Beneath My Wings
Bette Midler
1988
From a Distance
Bette Midler
1990

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