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.
Why this album works
This album reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Midler's status as a mainstream artist. Its success was bolstered by the inclusion of beloved tracks like 'Wind Beneath My Wings,' which has become an enduring standard and a signature song for Midler, illustrating her influence on both pop culture and the music industry.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends uplifting tracks for celebrations dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- 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
- Christina Aguilera· No Doubt· Prince· Madonna· Bob Dylan· Elvis Presley· Cyndi Lauper· Harry Nilsson
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- 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 Standout 3:34
- 11 Miss Otis Regrets 2:38
- 12 Shiver Me Timbers 4:43
- 13 Wind Beneath My Wings Standout 4:53
- 14 Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Standout 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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