Product Description Collection from the Divine Miss M that covers Bette Midler's career up to 1993, Experience the Divine hits all the familiar high points. Yes, "The Rose" and "Wind Beneath My Wings' are here along with longtime favorites like her sultry version of the old '60s dance hit "Do You Wanna Dance?" and her theatrical take on Tom Waits' "Shiver Me Timbers". Midler's true genius, a quality that only her biggest fans have noticed over the years, is the way that she's casually, almost surreptitiously, updated the Great American Songbook, showing how familiar pre-Rock standards, including "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)" and Cole Porter's "Miss Otis Regrets", fit seamlessly next to songs like the girl-group classic "Chapel of Love" and John Prine's "Hello in There". Truly magical. Atlantic. .com From her early days in the bathhouses to her rise as the star of her own concert film, Bette Midler has always brought a campy playfulness to her performances. Experience the Divine focuses on her radio hits for the bulk of its resources, although the kicky "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" is here. Midler's voice easily adapts itself to the material she's performing: "When a Man Loves a Woman" is charged with a raw sensuality whereas "In My Life," is as tender as a lullaby. The recent standards are here, "From a Distance" and "Wind Beneath My Wings," along with her star-making turn, "The Rose." Whether she's handling Cole Porter ("Miss Otis Regrets") or the Beatles, Bette Midler's voice is dynamic and expressive, according to the needs of the song. This astute ability to interpret without always going for the kill makes her versions of her chosen material some of the best ever recorded. --Steve Gdula
H**O
Great cd
Great cd
R**F
Best of the Divine Ms. M
Love this album of hits that are from her career.
J**N
Bette milder has great voice
I got this for my dad bc told him the wind beneath my wings made me think of him. So very sentimental gift it was for himBette has a amazing voice. She don’t disappoint
D**.
The item delivered was different than ordered, packaging was inadequate to protect jewel case
The packaging was a thin plastic sleeve with teeny tiny bubble wrap. The jewel case was cracked as you can see in the image. Also, as you can see in the image, the cover picture and insert is different than the one pictured and ordered. I am wondering if this is a knock-off or a cheap re-release? The only reason I am keeping it is because I listened to it and the songs I care about sound fine and it wasn't very expensive.
L**M
My reasoning
I was disappointed with songs , I thought her big hits not a concert…,
K**N
Arrived as planned
CD arrived as planned and without any damage to container. Purchased mostly for the song, The Rose. If you enjoy Bette you'll love this CD.
A**R
Truly Divine
There is no one like Bette Milder. Her voice speaks with emotion. I've loved her for many years. Don't get tired of her.
S**H
Love Bette
Great songs by Bette. Love it
J**H
Awesome
Very talented lady, this is Bette in performing mode not just tracks for a cd, love it, quick delivery by Amazon au
A**R
It's OK
Not the best recording
M**N
A good mixture of Bette Midler's songs
The great classics were on there; Wind beneath my wings, From a distance, Boogie-woogie bugler boy etc. But also some lesser known songs which as usual Bette delivers beautifully.
L**S
Wonderful !
Exactly what I expected from this diva, and much more ! I knew three of the songs on this great greatest hits compilation, but in fact they are all superbly crafted jewels.
V**O
Good sound - pity about the picture!
Yes! A splendid CD. Bette is "Better" in the lower register of her voice. Higher up she tends to get a tiny bit raucous.The worst thing about this CD is undoubtedly the cover. The picture is truly dreadful and does her no favours at all. This is what lost it one star.
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