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A Gift of Love

Bette Midler · 2015

75 min · 18 tracks · jazz · disco

A tender collection of romantic ballads woven with heartfelt storytelling and Midler's distinctive vocal warmth.

Why this album works

Best for
steady pacing for reflective moments heartfelt storytelling through vocals tender ballads for romantic evenings
Context
By the time 'A Gift of Love' was released in December 2015, Bette Midler was an established icon with a career spanning over four decades. This album arrived after her successful stint in film and theater, showcasing her return to the music scene with a focus on love-themed tracks that resonate with her emotional delivery and vocal prowess.
If you like
jazz, disco

A Gift of Love is an album by Bette Midler, released in 2015. A tender collection of romantic ballads woven with heartfelt storytelling and Midler's distinctive vocal warmth. This album is notable for its blend of classic standards and contemporary love songs, contributing to Midler's legacy as a versatile artist. It also performed well commercially, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and solidifying her status as a beloved figure in American pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Gift of Love sound like?

A tender collection of romantic ballads woven with heartfelt storytelling and Midler's distinctive vocal warmth. Rooted in jazz and disco.

What makes A Gift of Love by Bette Midler notable?

This album is notable for its blend of classic standards and contemporary love songs, contributing to Midler's legacy as a versatile artist. It also performed well commercially, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and solidifying her status as a beloved figure in American pop music. By the time 'A Gift of Love' was released in December 2015, Bette Midler was an established icon with a career spanning over four decades. This album arrived after her successful stint in film and theater, showcasing her return to the music scene with a focus on love-themed tracks that resonate with her emotional delivery and vocal prowess.

Who is A Gift of Love for?

A Gift of Love works well if you're into steady pacing for reflective moments, heartfelt storytelling through vocals and tender ballads for romantic evenings.

How many songs are on A Gift of Love?

A Gift of Love has 18 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·75:18

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Favorite Waste of Time 2:46
  • 2 In This Life 4:12
  • 3 The Gift of Love 4:07
  • 4 Bed of Roses 4:12
  • 5 From a Distance Standout 4:38
  • 6 Wind Beneath My Wings Standout 4:54
  • 7 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:15
  • 8 The Rose Standout 3:34
  • 9 As Dreams Go By 5:10
  • 10 It’s Too Late 4:42
  • 11 All I Need to Know 4:09
  • 12 Every Road Leads Back to You 3:49
  • 13 Shining Star 4:48
  • 14 To Deserve You 5:15
  • 15 Night and Day 5:31
  • 16 (Talk to Me of) Mendocino 3:00
  • 17 The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game 3:36
  • 18 Let Me Just Follow Behind 3:40

Release Date

December 4, 2015

Genre

disco, jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

75 min 18 sec