WOAH! FIRST TIME HEARING Bette Midler -Wind Beneath My Wings REACTION
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- WOAH! FIRST TIME HEARING Bette Midler -Wind Beneath My Wings REACTION
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If you haven't seen Beaches, it's a must. The lyrics fit the movie perfectly. And it will break your heart. It's the epitome of a "best friend" movie.
100%
I was definitely going to suggest the same. It’s a real female Friday movie. Grab your besties and tissues Amber you will cry.
Absolutely!
It’s an Awesome movie!! I’ve watched it too many times to count! The girl from Blossom plays Bett Midler as a little girl.
Bring a box of tissues!
“From A Distance”… by Bette Midler.. in this time of war in the Ukrainian, this song would apply..
Amazing vocalist….
Definitely!❤!❤!❤!!
Love that song.
Throwing my vote in as well. That's easily my favorite Bette Midler song. ❤
From A Distance is a BEAUTIFUL song!!and yes,perfect message for today's times.
Same for the Desert Storm War, radio played this constantly when the war first started, love Bette
She sang that at the memorial for 911, perfection
This is such a beautiful song, and one that holds a special place in my heart. In 1996, I was going through a rough divorce and my youngest daughter, who was 11 at the time, told me she had a surprise for me in her room. She asked me to sit down, and she sang this song to me. When she was done, she told me not to cry (that didn't happen..there were flood waters) and that I was her hero. Still can't listen to this song without flashing back to that day and the memory it still holds in my heart.
Wow..reading this message brings a tear to my eye...this would be one of your life’s highlights. Thank you for sharing this with us.
What a lovely daughter you raised. ❤️
Blessings to your daughter and you
Wow what a beautiful story...thank you very much for sharing..
Th for sharing. I had the same the Pain is hard to describe unless you have been there. I hope you & yr daughter are in a much better place now. God bless.
Bette Midler's signature and teary eyed song. She won a Grammy award for this song. Bring on more Bette,!
And you must watch the movie, Beaches!
Definatly a movie to watched. My mom and aunt were at odds. Tgey both watched the movie separatly then called each other to make up because of it🌹
A really great reaction to an amazing song, I cry every time I hear it! She’s singing about her best friend but, I won’t say anymore because you need to watch the movie “beaches” and it will all make sense💜🌈🙏🏻
Be sure to watch the original, that’s the one Bette stars in.
And have plenty of hankies ready.
Mayim Bialik played Bette as a child.
Though the song is so touching, you really have to see the movie "Beaches" to appreciate the story behind the song. Movie and song always make me cry.
This is a my BFF and me. she called me from the theatre just sobbing, She was the one that had the creavity I was the business, contract person. I lost her to cancer in 2004,
Every time I hear her sing this song I start crying… the movie Beaches….
If you loved this, you will really MUST listen to Bette singing “From A Distance”. I guarantee that will love it-but be sure to have your tissues ready!
Oh crap...another beautiful song from Ms. M
My favorite of hers.
Bette is one of those singers like Aretha Franklin that probably doesn't even need a mic to reach the back of the cheap seats, but the timbre of her voice when she sings gently is so warm and tender.
“ Hello In There” just kills me!
@@TheDivayentaoh yes that one gets me too
Spot on👍🏻
I couldn’t help noticing Jay say “he” when referring to the song’s subject.. it definitely sounds like a romantic relationship but truth is this is meant to be about a supportive best friend. The song was not originally hers, but her cover was used in her 1988 film Beaches, which follows the lifelong friendship of two women. I highly recommend the movie (mainly to Amber because I know Jay isn’t much of a movie guy lol) - I promise you WILL cry. Great video as always, guys!
I always think of my parents - they sacrifice some of their dreams to let their children fly
Was it that long ago? Argh time flies. I seriously said, wait. What? 1988? Holy crud I'm old. LOL
@@kelly9876 that’s very true! ❤️
@@karensilvera6694 LOL sorry for the reminder… but yes it was ‘88… I wasn’t yet but I watched it for the first time a few months ago and I knew it was gonna be sad but I wasn’t ready to cry 😭
I used to come home from work and find my two youngest pre-teen daughters sitting on the floor with a box of tissues between them, watching "Beaches". I bet they watched that video 50 times and cried everytime. I have to confess, I did a fair bit of crying there at the end.
This song was played at my sister's memorial, she was a part of a medical crew that died during a flight. 😭😭 She was my big sister and my best friend. To this day this song still makes me cry. Bette Midler couldn't have sang this best. I miss her everyday. Bette Midler speaks her the Best.
So sorry for your loss. My big sister is 3 years older than me and I couldn't imagine what it's like... I'm so sorry. ❤
Praying and sending condolences. I am a little sis and can't begin to imagine'
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏿
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a perfect song for your sister...
😢❤
Bette Midler did a movie years ago called “The Rose”. It’s believed to be based on Janice Joplin. Great movie. You really need to watch that movie. Bette is amazing in that part
This song kills me! Bette Milder is amazing. This song is from the movie “Beaches” which is the saddest movie ever. It’s about best friends. You need to watch it. Prepare to sob though.
Also, The Rose is one of my favorite movies.
She sang this live at Yankee Stadium in the days following 9/11, full of families of those who were killed. There aren't words for it.
SPEECHLESS
I have seen that one. Very touching and Bette was awesome as always.
Cried my eyes out at that performance!
Please watch the movie as everyone is suggesting! Then give us an update as to how many boxes of tissues you went through! And also how you feel afterwards about the song and how it relates to the movie. ❤️
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Danced with my mom to this at my wedding. It was and still is a beautiful representation of our relationship growing up.
The great thing about Better Midler is she can sing major ballads like this but she can also be really fun and even raunchy! Check out her cover of that Andrews Sisters Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy or Chapel of Love.
She’s an icon!
Also, Do You Wanna Dance and Friends.
oh yeah, fun and spicy, that's the Divine Miss M! Have loved her for years. She is a singer/performer first, and then an actor.
She grew up in Hawaii, and is Jewish. One of her funny lines: "It was hard growing up Jewish in a Samoan neighborhood"
Yes! I love the sassy side of Bette Midler best!
Beast of Burden where she's singing to Mick Jagger... I think she sings it better myself!
The "Rose" album is amazing! Great movie too!
When my son was born he was born 2 months early and only weighed 3lbs. The doctor said that he would not survive but he did. When he did the doctor called a radio station and told them the story and dedicated this song to my son. 34 years later my son is still alive and this song always brings tears to my eyes.
My big brother was two pounds he weighed 255pounds when he passed @59 his motto (survival )*I told he was a miracle you know what he said to me that I was the miracle I was born 2years later always look up to him good or bad he's my hero love him Larry Joe 💙🔥💙😎
@@larrysaenz8964 My son is a walking miracle as well. In 2020 during the pandemic, he had a brain aneurism and came out of it 100%. He didn't have to learn how to walk, talk or anything. He is still his old let's make everyone laugh. When he went to county jail he told the staff that he had to be on a special diet. They asked him why he thought he should get special treatment. He told them that he was pregnant and was feeding two and that he had to be put in the female dorm. They laughed. When he first met my lady almost 18 years ago the very first thing that he told her was that his dad (me) breastfed him and that I had the best-powdered milk that you would ever taste. I still don't know why he didn't pursue a career in comedy LOL.
I dedicated this song to my BEST FRIEND/"SISTER" we were BF from diapers, she battled cancer her whole life but lost this last time, she passed away 💔 but I played her this song the night b4 she passed she was on hospice care and I like to belive she heard and understood it...a piece of me died w/her...bless yall and your channel yall r awsome ...t.y. 😍
(((Hugs))) So sorry for your loss
Bless Your Heart, that had to be rough. Trust me when I tell You she Heard You, Felt You and Loves You. She will always be with you in your ❤. What a Beautiful Story of You and Your BF. God be with You and Comfort Your Soul. Much Love from California Kat ❤
I just lost one of my best friends a couple weeks ago. Before he died, he told me I was his hero for standing by him at the end of his life. I'm sure you were your friend's hero.
@@buster9106 t.y for saying it sorry about ur friend too..
@@heidikleckawoodward20 thank you. The pain is still so raw.
Almost every time I talked to my dad I would ask him ... "Did you ever know that you were my Hero?" He would say yes , I sure do. I lost my father in 2021 and I sit watching this with extreme tears rolling down my face. I miss him every single day.
She started as a singer in gay bathhouses with Barry Manilow as piano accompanist, and after gaining fame as a singer, she entered acting.
Yep! I remember her from way back. She was also Johnny Carson's last guest on his retirement show.
That's not quite correct. Even before Bette was singing torch songs in bath houses, she was a Broadway musical actress. I believe she originated the role of Tzeitl, Tevye's eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof with Zero Mostel. A great artist, whether acting or singing.
@@tomenrico6199, indeed, though she was not the original (it opened in 1964) -- she was a replacement starting in 1967 or so.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1945. She appeared in her first movie, in a very small role, in 1966. The movie was called "Hawaii" and starred Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, and Gene Hackman.
And Katey Sagal aka Peg Bundy was one of Bette's back up singers !
I only have one person on my mind when I hear this song. My mother. She was in NO ONES shadow, but she most certainly tried to help me soar like an eagle. She WAS my hero, she WAS the wind beneath my wings. She still IS the person I strive to be. I love you Mom. Rest in peace.💔
Same. I wrote somewhere here that I had this song played at my mom's funeral. Rest in peace to all moms!
I thought the same…she was so proud of me, always in my Corner, always encouraging me in any endeavor. I love and miss you Momma
So sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved mom, one year ago. Our mom, was first he rock of Gibraltar, our best friend, our love of our lives. Think of mom, everyday, it is getting better, but the hurt will always be with us. Mom is in know pain now. Mom is in heaven, with all our dearly departed family and pets. God bless you and your family. RIP- MOM, miss you so much!!
@@nickfiorenza5930 we lost my mother in May of 2015. It does get better. I keep her with me by doing my best to be like her. I might keep getting fatter if I keep cooking like her, but I'm OK with that.
I'm sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. 💔
Like many others, we played this song at my mother's funeral and, to this day, it always brings tears. You'll always be my hero Mom. Thanks for being the wind beneath my wings.
I played this song at my dad’s funeral services. The words are so true about him. He was my hero.
This is about her best friend. Remembering this from the movie Beaches I still cry when I hear this, not knowing how many people I would lose to cancer since seeing the movie.
This is actually a country song by Gary Morris that she redid for the movie.
Bette was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the movie “The Rose”. It’s theme song of the same name makes me teary every time. Same thing with “Wind Beneath My Wings” from her movie “Beaches”. Both movies are tearjerkers need at least a box of tissues for each movie❤️❤️❤️
Y'all definitely need to watch The Rose.
Indeed. The Rose is amazing. I like the japanese version of it from Only Yesterday too.
This is from the amazing movie Beaches and the song is about her best friend not a lover, a great female friendship is what this movie is about. This song won the grammy award for song of the year and record of the year in 1989. The movie is a must watch as many others have commented here, you will need tissues when you watch it though lol. Thank you for the reaction.
I can't watch it without a box of Kleenex.
This song always makes me think of my mom. My mom always stood back to let her husband and kids shine.
Her depiction of a Sanderson sister in “Hocus Pocus” is comic genius. She sang “”I Put a Spell on you” is one of the best covers
Have you heard Angelina Jordan's version of it? It's truly phenomenal. I think she was like 9 or 10 when she covered it
@@ChanelStuff They reacted to it several months ago. Even said it's the best cover they've ever heard, but never did another. I was looking forward to more reactions , but since I think that they are one of the best reactors on CZcams, I'm sure there's a reason they never followed up.
Bette Midler has that wow "I didn't know that voice came from you" factor....her other favorite for me is "From A Distance". Patrick Swayze was another actor that had an excellent voice....listen to "She's Like the Wind".
Yea too bad she's a Dem
Yes! Patrick Swayze's version was excellent! I can always tell which version is his! I've always liked it much better!
Bette Midler has a powerful voice. Her portrayal of Janis Joplin was unforgettable.
This was my song ti my mom. This is the first time listening to it since she passed almost 2 yrs ago. I'm bawling like a baby. I miss her so much.
Me too my dad is gone and was my heto❤
Love Bette, and this song became best pick for many a funeral, pretty sure she didn't expect that. Great song
Wind Beneath My Wings was the theme song to the movie "Beaches." It is the story of 2 women's lifelong friendship. Bette Midler plays the lead character. You guys should react to the movie. Fair warning: it is a tearjerker!
Have the WHOLE box of Kleenex ready.
This song is so giving…giving love to someone who needs it!
We had this at my mums Funeral - still brings me to tears now. In 10 years, I lost my mum, Dad and Sister - music was a big part of all their lives and is very powerful in invoking memories
Such a beautiful voice her tones is so rich and powerful.
This song was played at my cousins funeral who died of AIDS over 25 years ago. This brings me to tears every time I hear it. He was like a brother to me, we were only 3 months apart. I loved him so much😪💔 The pain of his loss still affects me.
Lydia: Lots n lots of hugs! Sorry for your loss😥
@@anniemhopeful1733 Thank you💕
Her first really big hit was a cover of " The Bugey Wugey Bugle Boy of Co. B", and another big one was "The Rose" which was from a movie based on the life of Janis Joplin!! Bette started out in the bath houses of NYC, an amazing talent and personality!! Sang to Johnny Carson on his last show!!
I remember that one, She' was fabulous in that too.
And Barry Manilow was her piano player in those bath houses..lol...
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B", originally by The Andrews Sisters. Jay/Amber would like both versions.
She does a great rendition of “when a man loves a woman” in “The Rose” movie. Need to do a reaction to that version of the song!
I remember she had Johnny Carson in tears with her song!
Always brings a tear to my eye.❤
Bette is an American icon ❤
I haven't heard this song for years. It was the song at my brother's funeral many years ago. Many months after his funeral I just could take listening to it, I would cry my eyes dry. This evening, it was nice to hear it again.. after so many years. This song 'goes directly to the spirit' with the most deepest tender touch.
I'm a big Bette Midler fan. She's so talented. She's hysterical in Ruthless People and Outrageous Fortune. Beaches is so touching. I lost my sister way too soon and makes me think of this film. "From a Distance" is another beauty by Bette... Blessings and keep smiling. 💗💗💗
Yes, she's one of the best comedic actresses.
Loved Outrageous Fortune and the one she did with Lilly Tomlin...Big Business I think
@@r.rodriguez1257 yes!! I love Big Business too!! 🤣🤣🤣
She was also in The First Wife's Club.
Outrageous fortune is hilarious. She's an amazing actress her comedy timing just 👏👏👏
In the movie "Beaches" where this song is from, she's not singing to a man, she's singing to her life long friend Hillary played by The Great actress Barbara Hershey. 😎
And the then child actor, Mayim Bialik, played young Bette when the kids were growing up!
We played this song at my mom’s funeral…she loved it and it’s so perfectly suited for the way a mom loves her children and sacrifices for them. I cry every time I hear it ❤️🥺😢
Bette is a character!! What a show she puts in love, omg! She’s hysterical in a couple movies she did. BEACHES IS A MUST SEE MOVIE!! What a voice …. This song makes me cry, not in a bad way, just some old memories. I think this song is probably important to many …..
This comes from the movie "beaches" which she stars in. It is my go to cry movie. When you just need to get something out of your system. I usually can't get through this song without crying..😫
Gotta say, Amber picked a glorious trio of songs to start year 2. Well done! (Still patiently waiting for some Carol King)
I think a bunch of us are! Carol King please 🙏 I actually get sad on Fridays because I know they aren't going to have her as a reaction. I seriously get sad which is crazy because I listen to her all the time. But they are so missing out on a genius who influenced the 50s, 60s, 70s, and so on all the way to the present. It's like never listening to Elvis. I feel the earth move under my feet 🎶🎹🎹
@@karensilvera6694 Have faith. They’ll get there. Jay’ll like it (at least). Amber will love it!
I got a reply when I sent a request and they said they did do one of her songs but it was blocked by CZcams.
@@valogden Bummer! Thanks for sharing that. Maybe there'll be another opportunity. Until then, we'll just keep enjoying the RSR vibes as we find 'em.
That “Fly” line at the end of the song always gives me goosebumps.
She sang this at a 9/11 memorial. It was a soul stirring performance. Find it on CZcams
Yesterday, when I was watching your re-reaction to WE ARE THE WORLD, I was just thinking "When are they going to listen to some Bette Middler" when I saw that you didn't recognize her amongst the other artists. A great vocalist who sure knows how to communicate emotions.
I thought the same. :)
We played this at my sister’s funeral. It makes me both cry and smile every time I hear it still. Thanks for checking it out! ❤️
In 1992, Johnny Carson chose Bette to be his final guest when he retired. She sang "One more for my Baby." She won an Emmy for that performance. It is AWESOME!
I am bawling my eyes out. This was my song for my Mom whom I lost last year (coming up on the anniversary on 4/21). When I was packing up her apartment, I actually found a music box that played this song which is now in my bedroom. Ugh. I'm a puddle. Oh my goodness. Her cat, whom I adopted after she passed, just ran over to me, cried, and rubbed against my shin. Thanks, Mom.
One of the all time great love songs/wedding songs. Bette Midler nails the vocal. One more ballad from Bette is "From a Distance."
"From a Distance" is a good one!
Huge talent. She was part of "We are the World" as well.
It's taken years for me to appreciate this song again. It's one of those songs that was replayed like Whitney's cover of "I Will Always Love" almost to death.
However all these years later I'm able to enjoy it again. Those last notes on "fly against the sky" are lovely and the ending stanza, "thank you, thank God for you" are beautiful expressions of friendship.
Don't forget: Tell your friends that you love them. They'll appreciate it.
Watched this film dozens of times , always makes me cry my eyes out , requested it for my sister's funeral , she was my best friend growing up xxx
The song was used in the movie "Beaches." It fit the movie well. Or maybe the movie fit the song. "Wings" was written in the early 1980's and recorded by several artists prior to this recording by Bette Midler.
This is the the song that defines my best friend. I love it. It makes me smile and cry all at once.
My niece was born with numerous severe birth defects the doctors told us to make funeral arrangements because she would not live out the day. We had them play this song over and over again in the room this song makes me sob. i am sure the nurses were sick of that song but we didn't care. I will always believe that song willed her back she was so so strong and fought so so hard. But the doctor's still said she would die her defects were to great. But she proved them all wrong. We just celebrated her birthday on April the 6th just yesterday she is my entire world i wish to God i had her strength she is amazing after 25 surgeries she is still here. She can't walk so she zooms around in her wheelchair. she was born with club foot, and she is unable to have children etc. after all that she has been through she still smiles no matter how bad things get she keeps going. She is my hero and my person and i am so grateful for her everyday. She keeps me flying even when my own wings refuse to fly.
Listening to Bette Midler singing this song is like being wrapped in a warm blanket... what a cozy feeling it gives... It is so wonderful, so comforting... If there is a heaven, this is heaven!
This song brings a tear to my eyes every time I hear it because she puts so much emotion in this song .
Bette is an amazing talent. You might also want to check out: "Only in Miami", "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (an excellent cover of the '40's Andrews' Sisters song) and "The Rose". They don't call her the Divine Miss M. for nothing!
The Rose is one of my favorites.
Amazing guys! I'm telling you, ballads were done spectacularly in the 80's. There were so many! Love Bette Midler!
This song is gorgeous.
I recommend "The Rose" - I can never listen to it without getting a lump in my throat & shedding some tears, so make sure you have the tissues ready!
Yes, arm hair raises every time
Great song she also has a all time favorite The Rose
They already reviewed it.
@@MChantal76 I can’t find it then to watch it
@@TheArb9500 It's on the Patreon channel.
you must see the movie "Beaches" OMG-this song will mean SO much more!! Great Movie!! It is about the friendship between two women.
She has such a pure voice,and a special kind of energy,in her performances.
She’s a real Star.
This was the exact song that was played at my Mother's funeral a year ago. It was her choice. I love it and I cannot forget the song with the echo as we were walking in. I play it to myself at least 20 times a month. I love you Mum xxx
My condolences 🙏
Such a beautiful song from such a beautiful voice. Bette Midler is truly amazing, and I am so glad to see you guys react to her. I have always loved this song, just as I've always loved the movie for which she recorded it. The movie is called Beaches, and it stars Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. You guys have to watch that!
As for my recommendation this time, I was going to suggest "The Rose," but since you said you've reacted to that already on patreon, I'm going to recommend something else instead. "The Rose" . . . by Conway Twitty. It's the same song as Bette Midler's, but Conway's version brings something new and amazing to the song (and, if I'm going to be honest, as much as I love Bette Midler, I actually like Conway Twitty's version of "The Rose" even more than hers). I have no doubt whatsoever that you guys will both love it.
From the movie soundtrack to “Beaches”. The song depicts her relationship to her best friend. We can all relate to that.
The movies where this was played was a tear jersey. My sister passed away from cervical cancer shortly after the movie and song came out. She was my angel who when I could never live up to my families expectations, she would hug me and make me feel like I mattered. I miss and think of her every day.
💐Beautiful, absolutely beautiful CJ‼️
This song always brings me to tears whenever I think of my dearly departed grandmother, because that was what she was, and still is, to me. I miss her so much!
The movie "The Rose" is a CLASSIC!! It's a movie I'll pull out every now and again to remind me of being human.
My favorite movie of all time. Bette deserved the Oscar she didn't get....
"Beaches" is an absolute must-watch, as everyone else says. She's not singing about a man, but about her best friend.
This was sung at a funeral of an amazing friend of our whole community. Barely out of high school. We must have all believed he was our best friend. It’s not often a kid from a family as cemented in a community as his was connects each of us to each other. Was he a saint, no. He was human. But we were all important to him. So when one of his female best friends sang it at his funeral, all 400 plus that attended, cried the same tears because we each lost our best friend.
Amber is sooo good with words. "Appreciative of letting someone shine and not dimming their spotlight".
In her prime, nobody could touch Bette milder
Her vocal skills were beyond compare
And she is a lovely genuine person! Had the priviledge of meeting her back in the 70's at a party when I was 16. She was so gracious and kind.
Not Karen Carpenter
I still think she was the best Mama Rose in Gypsy on Broadway.
I mean, I ADORE me some Patti Lupone but no one does crazy like Bette.
Somebody forgor about Barbara Striesand. Both of the ladies voices are out of this world!
She was known as The Divine Miss M back in the 70's..and is legendary for her live shows.....so many more songs to listen to..... Boogie Woogie Buggle Boy is none on my favourites lol... live.
Make that the 70's.
Thank you for doing this song. This song had a huge impact on my life (and still does). My brother passed away from cancer at the age of 10. He fought for 4 long years before succumbing to it and he was more brave and stronger than nearly any adult I know. I wrote my senior portfolio paper, titled, "Wind Beneath My Wings", which was about him and his fight and based on the lyrics of this song. It so perfectly summed up how I felt and how even though I was much older than him, I looked up to him and admired how he fought his fight. I still use his fight as inspiration to this day when I'm feeling too scared or defeated to continue with something.
This was my best friend and mine' song after we saw the movie "Beaches, she passed away in 2003, .and I miss her everyday.. Music was oe of our greatest connections, the song make me cry every time I hear it(just like watching the movie our friendship. I wrote the lyrics on a card and slid it under her funeral pillow o tell her for the last time how much I appreciated her being in my life. I feel like half of me is missing now. But I just rememembehow much we loved our songs, and eoy them for the both of us. God bless you and keep you, Linda. I just picture you up there jamming withe "Jimmi" &" Janis", and of course really enjoying jamming with all our favorites hat have passed on. EVH, and SRV!!! RIP girlfriend!♥️♥️♥️
I've always said that Bette Midler is one of the few artists that literally spills her soul in every note she sings. Very few artists can do that. Watch the movie; it gives this song its context. Beaches. Total chick flick, but you leave going "I'm not crying."
...while tears are pouring down your face and you seem to be having trouble breathing
I still cry just thinking about that movie. Tearjerker is an understatement!
Great Reaction guys. This song is from Beaches. A heavy movie. Bette also does a cover of the Rolling Stones "Beast of Burden". She kills it and Mick Jagger is in the vid.
Yes!! I forgot about Beast of Burden.....another hidden gem that was fire!!
One of my favorite videos/songs..her version of Beast of Burden!
Great song!
I love me some Bette! She’s amazingly talented and a badass spitfire. I saw her live probably at least 20 years ago and it was fabulous! I’ll never forget her singing “I Will Survive” dressed as a mermaid in a motorized wheelchair doing a choreographed dance with her backup singers. How do you tip that?
Bette’s ballads are so emotional but she can do it all. From ballads to bawdy and fun. This is a song my daughter sings to me and it touches me deeply. It makes me think of my mom. ❤️
We played this at my moms funeral. I am crying so hard now. I miss my momma so much! I love this song it always takes me back to when she was alive but very sick she wanted to hear this song all of the time. So it is so fitting that I hear it today. I have been a cry baby all day. Thanks again for this!! 😢😢😢💕💕
You should react to her singing “The Rose”, will bring you to tears 😭
Apparently they did, but in their members only part. Love The Rose, and loved the movie.
This song means everything to me my niece and nephew died at 3 and 6 years old in a fire 🔥 I’m so devastated fly my beautiful angels 😇 🙏may god bless you ❤
The Divine Miss M was her well deserved nickname. Check out her first songs before she was an actress. I still remember her first appearance on Johnny Carson...she blew everyone away. She was the entertainment at the NYC Club Baths...the things she had to do to keep that audience's attention!!! She reimagined all those old songs from the 40's and made them her own!
Her song "I Think It's Gonna Rain Today" is so emotional, too
this song has turned into and daddy/daughter dance at wsddings. itcame from her movie , beaches, and she's singing about her long time best friend.
One of my Mom’s nurses sang this at her funeral. Still cry every single time I hear this ❤️🔥
Bette Midler is such a versatile entertainer. Amazing actress and singer. She puts on some of the best concert experiences ever too, saw her in 2015. If you guys have the chance you can rent her Las Vegas residency concert from 2010 and see how easily she blends music and comedy while being extremely theatrical 🤍
Yesss! I love this song, it's from the movie Beaches, which is a must see if you haven't seen it.
I loved that movie 🙋🏻♀️
The Rose...From a Distance are anothers worth a look..
They already reviewed The Rose.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PERFOMANCE AND SONG BY MS M . I'm 73 and getting chills. THE MOVIE WAS ONE OF THE BEST , MUST WATCH
The movie is an absolute tear jerker I cry every time.
Such a beautiful song. ❤️
Bette Midler, though she has a great voice (and if you watch the We Are the World video again, you'll see Bette in the choir), she's best known as a comedic actress. In 1976 she was nominated for an Oscar for "The Rose", which spawned a hit song of the same name. She was in many big films in the 80s and 90s, such as Ruthless People, Outrageous Fortune, Get Shorty, and, of course, Hocus Pocus. Her nickname for decades has been "The Divine Miss M". For your next Bette song, she did a duet with Mick Jagger, a cover of the Rolling Stones' song "Beast of Burden". "From a Distance" is also a classic.
True!
The movie that this song is from was Beaches, not The Rose!
I love her in concert! What a show. You can probably find some concert footage here. She wrote a book, A View From A Broad back in the 80s. It's a great read. Barry Manilow was her piano player when they started out. She's been an advocate of the LGBT from way back. Great woman! An idol.
She also starred in For The Boys with James Caan. I love that movie!
@@nancymunroe3672 I didn't say this was from The Rose. I just said the was a song called The Rose from the movie of the same name.
Bette Midler was a singer first and created a personality she called "The Divine Miss M". She did stage shows like you might see in Vegas, but started singing in Gay Bathhouses in NYC with Barry Manilow (yes, the famous singer, songwriter, musician) accompanying her. Her shows were legendary! She'd dress up in almost anything and do full on dance routines with a dance troupe and she'd tell risque' jokes, ala Sophie Tucker (aka The Last of the Red Hot Mamas - singer, comedian, actress in first half of 1900's). She named her daughter, Sophie. She blew everyone away with her fabulous voice, great comedic timing, wild stage show and sassy delivery. There's old videos out there and are worth seeing.
It was first Roger Wittaker who sang this song, but evidentally Bette Midler certainly was incredible both singing this song and also in the film 'Beaches'. xxx