Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits cover

Released 30 years ago

Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits

Bette Midler · 1996

67 min · 18 tracks · jazz · disco

A vibrant collage of pop, rock, and jazz showcasing Bette Midler's powerful vocals and eclectic style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • uplifting tracks for celebrations
  • dynamic shifts in emotional tone
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • cathartic ballads for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of minimalist soundscapes
  • prefer single tracks over collections

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits' was released in 1993, Bette Midler was at a commercial peak following her successful albums in the 1980s. This compilation not only celebrated her previous hits but also coincided with her burgeoning film career, including roles that expanded her reach beyond music. It served as a retrospective of her dynamic contributions to popular music up until that point.
Stylistic neighbors
Diana Ross· Cher· Liza Minnelli
If this clicks, go next to
Bathhouse Betty — Continues the vibrant energy with a mix of styles and showcases her vocal prowess.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 To Deserve You (single remix) 4:11
  • 2 Beast of Burden 3:49
  • 3 Favorite Waste of Time 2:40
  • 4 Hello in There 4:17
  • 5 Do You Want to Dance 2:44
  • 6 From a Distance 4:38
  • 7 Chapel of Love 2:54
  • 8 Only in Miami 3:56
  • 9 When a Man Loves a Woman 4:54
  • 10 The Rose 3:34
  • 11 Miss Otis Regrets 2:38
  • 12 Shiver Me Timbers 4:43
  • 13 Wind Beneath My Wings 4:53
  • 14 Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 2:18
  • 15 One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) 4:07
  • 16 Friends 2:56
  • 17 In My Life 3:13
  • 18 To Deserve You (album version) 5:13

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