Released 30 years ago
Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits
Bette Midler · 1996
67 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A vibrant collection of pop anthems and heartfelt ballads showcasing Bette Midler's eclectic vocal prowess and theatrical charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Rose — This track showcases Midler's signature emotional depth and powerful vocal delivery, making it one of her most iconic songs, often associated with love and resilience.
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Wind Beneath My Wings — A quintessential anthem of gratitude and admiration, this song solidified Midler's status as a leading balladeer and earned significant acclaim, including a Grammy Award.
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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy — This upbeat classic highlights Midler's playful side and her ability to infuse energy into nostalgic tunes, demonstrating her versatility across genres.
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
- seekers of minimalist soundscapes
- prefer single tracks over collections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A compilation of hits that provides a comprehensive introduction to her music.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits' marks a retrospective point in Bette Midler's career, encapsulating her journey from Broadway star to mainstream pop icon. This compilation follows her successful album 'Some People's Lives' from 1990 and highlights her continued relevance in the music industry during the mid-90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Cher· Liza Minnelli
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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