It's the Girls! cover

It's the Girls!

Bette Midler · 2014

53 min · 17 tracks · jazz · disco

A vibrant homage to girl-group classics, blending lush arrangements with Bette Midler's distinctive vocal flair.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200, marking Midler's highest-charting release since the late 1990s. It received favorable reviews for its fresh takes on classic songs, further solidifying her status as a beloved entertainer while contributing to a renewed interest in vintage pop sounds.
Best for
steady mid-tempo sing-alongs vibrant nostalgia for girl groups for lively gatherings
Context
Released in 2014, 'It's the Girls!' was Bette Midler's first album of new material in a decade and her follow-up to the standards-focused 'The Best Bette' from 2008. At this stage in her career, Midler aimed to celebrate the influential girl groups of the past, showcasing her versatility and enduring appeal.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Be My Baby Standout 3:07
  • 2 One Fine Day 2:54
  • 3 Bei mir bist du schön 2:23
  • 4 Baby It's You 3:18
  • 5 Tell Him 2:57
  • 6 He's Sure the Boy I Love 2:54
  • 7 Mr. Sandman Standout 2:25
  • 8 Come and Get These Memories 4:14
  • 9 Too Many Fish in the Sea 3:05
  • 10 Teach Me Tonight 3:30
  • 11 Waterfalls 4:14
  • 12 You Can't Hurry Love Standout 3:07
  • 13 Give Him a Great Big Kiss 3:01
  • 14 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 3:35
  • 15 It's the Girl 2:37
  • 16 The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game 3:35
  • 17 (Talk to Me of) Mendocino 3:02

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