Bette Midler – Bette Midler (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1973

Bette Midler is an LP by Bette Midler from 1973 released on the Atlantic label.

About this album

Bette Midler is a striking early showcase for a performer who could turn pop material into something theatrical, soulful and defiantly individual. Issued in 1973, the release follows the breakthrough made by The Divine Miss M and shows Midler widening her range across balladry, gospel-tinged uplift and sardonic cabaret swing. Her voice is the centre of everything: playful, brassy, vulnerable and exacting by turns, with interpretations of songs such as Skylark, I Shall Be Released and Lullaby of Broadway revealing both wit and control. As an early statement from one of the most distinctive American vocalists of the era, it helped define her crossover appeal.

Genre: Pop & Rock