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Bette Midler

pop music · 1972–1990

Bette Midler
📷 Library of Congress Life · CC0

Bette Midler is an American singer, actress, comedian, and author known for her eclectic blend of pop, rock, disco, and jazz. With a career spanning over six decades, she has charmed audiences with hits like "From a Distance," "The Rose," and "Wind Beneath My Wings." Her playful take on classics shines through in songs such as "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Do You Want to Dance?" Not one to shy away from deep themes, tracks like "Fire Down Below" and "Midnight in Memphis" showcase her versatility. Midler's lively spirit and distinctive voice have made her a beloved figure in the music world, proving she’s as much a force of nature as a performer.

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 Midler1972
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Bette Midler1973
Midnight in Memphis
Bette Midler1979
Fire Down Below
Bette Midler1980
Wind Beneath My Wings
Bette Midler1988
From a Distance
Bette Midler1990

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