Live at Last
Bette Midler · 1977
87 min · 17 tracks · jazz
A vibrant showcase of Bette Midler's eclectic style, blending humor and heartfelt ballads with a theatrical flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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You're Moving Out Today — This track highlights Midler's comedic timing and vocal prowess, presenting a tongue-in-cheek narrative about independence that resonates with listeners.
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Delta Dawn — Midler's rendition delivers emotional depth, turning this classic into a powerful showcase of her interpretative skills while connecting with the audience.
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Shiver Me Timbers — A poignant performance that captures vulnerability, where Midler's delivery transforms the song into an intimate moment that lingers in the listener's mind.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Midler's engaging performance style but lacks strong thematic cohesion across its diverse content.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate audience interaction, enhancing the live experience and creating a sense of immediacy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical charm with humor
- heartfelt ballads for connection
- dynamic live performance flow
- playful storytelling and anecdotes
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio recordings only
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured Midler's rise to fame, showcasing her eclectic style and theatrical performance.
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Live at Last is Bette Midler's first live album, capturing her performance at the Apollo Theater during her rise to fame. This album followed her breakthrough with The Divine Miss M and solidified her status as a multifaceted entertainer known for her dynamic stage presence and vocal talent.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Cher· Liza Minnelli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Backstage 0:19
- 2 Friends / Oh My My 4:15
- 3 Bang You're Dead 3:28
- 4 Birds 5:09
- 5 Comic Relief 2:38
- 6 In the Mood 2:15
- 7 Hurry on Down 2:22
- 8 Shiver Me Timbers 4:55
- 9 The Vicki Eydie Show 14:00
- 10 You're Moving Out Today 3:06
Disc 2
- 1 Delta Dawn 6:22
- 2 Long John Blues 4:36
- 3 Those Wonderful Sophie Tucker Jokes 2:41
- 4 The Story of Nanette 14:02
- 5 Fried Eggs 2:37
- 6 Hello in There 3:25
- 7 Finale 11:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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