A dramatic vocal piece woven by an emotionally rich voice.
This album by American singer Bette Midler covers a wide range of styles, from pop to ballads.
Midler's powerful yet sensitive vocals dominate the album, and the arrangements are constructed with a heavy sound incorporating orchestral elements. The dynamics of each song are clear, contrasting the lyricism of the ballads with the lightheartedness of the up-tempo songs. The recording captures a rich sound field, fully conveying the expression of Midler's voice. This work is both entertaining and artistic.
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A:
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1)
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Empty Bed Blues
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2)
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A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
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3)
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Paradise
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4)
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Yellow Beach Umbrella
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5)
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La Vie En Rose
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B:
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1)
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Make Yourself Comfortable
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2)
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You Don't Know Me
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3)
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Say Goodbye To Hollywood
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4)
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I Never Talk To Strangers
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5)
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Storybook Children
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6)
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Red
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Guitar - Lee Ritenour (A3, B1-B3)
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Guitar, Ukulele - Howard Roberts (A4)
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Piano - Tom Waits (B4)
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Keyboards - Don Randi (B6)
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Organ - Don Randi (A1)
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Saxophone - Don Menza (A1)
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Backing Vocals - Danny Gerrard
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Drums - Jim Keltner (A1, A3, A4, B3, B5, B6)
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Guitar - David T. Walker (A1)
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Arranged By - Jimmy Haskell
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Bass - Chuck Rainey (B3)
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Bass - Max Bennett (A4)
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Bass - Leland Sklar (B1, B2)
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Baritone Saxophone - Jim Horn (B1)
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Bass - Jerry Scheff (A1, B6)
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Backing Vocals - Clydie King (B2, B3, B5)
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Arranged By - Ira Newborn (A1, B6)
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Guitar - Ira Newborn (B6)
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Tenor Saxophone - Frank Vicari (B4)
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Producer, Engineer - Brooks Arthur
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Drums - Shelly Manne (B4)
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Backing Vocals - Brenda Russell (2) (B2, B3, B5)
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Saxophone - Plas Johnson (A1)
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Percussion - Alan Estes (B5)
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Saxophone - Steve Douglas (A1)
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Drums - Russ Kunkel (B1, B2)
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Arranged By - Bob Alcivar (B4)
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Trombone [Bones] - Lew McCreary (A1)
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Arranged By - Mike Melvoin (A5)
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Bass - Jim Hughart (A5, B4, B5)
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Piano - John Barnes (A1)
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Synthesizer - Steve Porcaro (B6)
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Backing Vocals - Dianne Brooks (B2, B5)
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Arranged By - Artie Butler (A2-A4, B5)
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Keyboards - Artie Butler (B5)
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Piano - Artie Butler (A3, B3)
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Trombone [Bones] - Bill Watrous (A1)
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Guitar - Fred Tackett (A1, B6)
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Backing Vocals - Ellie Greenwich (A3)
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Keyboards - Craig Doerge (A4, B1)
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Piano - Craig Doerge (B2)
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Trumpet - Don Rader (A1)
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Saxophone - Marshall Royal (A1)
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Bass - David Hungate (A3)
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Engineer - Bob Merritt
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Backing Vocals - Brian Russell (B1, B3)
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Trumpet - Gene Goe (A1)
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Backing Vocals - Mikie Harris (A3)
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Guitar - Thom Rotella (B3, B5)
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Backing Vocals - Chuck Higgins
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Trumpet - Bobby Shaw (2) (A1)
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Backing Vocals - David Latman (B3)
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Arranged By - Bobby Rozario (B3)
