For the Boys
Bette Midler · 1991
37 min · 13 tracks · jazz · disco
An exuberant blend of jazz standards and playful pop, showcasing Midler's dynamic vocal range and theatrical flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-along moments
- steady mid-tempo enjoyment
- theatrical flair in vocals
- short tracks for quick listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep introspective themes
- dislike for playful theatrics
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'For the Boys' was released in November 1991, Bette Midler was already an established star known for her successful film career and musical prowess. This album served as a soundtrack to her film of the same name, marking a significant moment after her commercial peak in the late '80s with albums like 'Beast of Burden'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Cher· Liza Minnelli
- If this clicks, go next to
- Gypsy — Continues the theatrical flair with a mix of show tunes and pop elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Billy-A-Dick 1:36
- 2 Stuff Like That There 2:50
- 3 P.S. I Love You 3:33
- 4 The Girl Friend of the Whirling Dervish 1:16
- 5 I Remember You / Dixie’s Dream 2:21
- 6 Baby It’s Cold Outside 1:28
- 7 Dreamland 3:16
- 8 Vickie and Mr. Valves 2:29
- 9 For All We Know 4:00
- 10 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:30
- 11 In My Life 3:26
- 12 I Remember You 3:34
- 13 Every Road Leads Back to You 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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