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Bette Midler to release first new album since 2006
Between appearing for an extensive run in Vegas, starring on Broadway in I’ll Eat You Last and on the big screen in Parental Guidance, Bette Midler has been plenty busy.
But one thing the multiple Grammy winner has not done in eight years is release a new album.
Whether she’s covering the songs of Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney or singing her own pop his like The Rose, From a Distance and Wind Beneath My Wings, Bette’s albums are always good and I own most of them.
And I’m eager to add It’s The Girls to the collection.
Billboard.com reports the album is due out Nov. 4.
It spans seven decades of famous girl groups and Bette says: “I have loved the sound of females harmonizing since I was a kid; I always sang along. Didn’t we all?”
Here is the set list:
1. BE MY BABY
Originally performed by The Ronettes
2. ONE FINE DAY
Originally performed by The Chiffons
3. BEI MIR BIST DU SCHÖN
Originally performed by The Andrews Sisters
All Vocals by Bette Midler
4. BABY IT’S YOU
Originally performed by The Shirelles
All Vocals by Bette Midler
5. TELL HIM
Originally performed by The Exciters
6. HE’S SURE THE BOY I LOVE (duet with Darlene Love)
Originally performed by The Crystals
7. MR. SANDMAN
Originally performed by The Chordettes
8. COME AND GET THESE MEMORIES
Originally performed by Martha & The Vandellas
9. TOO MANY FISH IN THE SEA
Originally performed by The Marvelettes
10. TEACH ME TONIGHT
Originally performed by The DeCastro Sisters
11. WATERFALLS
Originally performed by TLC
12. YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE
Originally performed by The Supremes
13. GIVE HIM A GREAT BIG KISS
Originally performed by The Shangri-Las
14. WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW
Originally performed by The Shirelles
15. IT’S THE GIRL
Originally performed by The Boswell Sisters
Comments
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Wuzzy says:
Duet with Darlene Love! Sweet sounds of heaven.
Joe says:
Thanks for the heads-up, Greg! Not only am I excited that Bette has recorded a new album, but I *LOVE* all the songs. Thrilled she’s singing with Darlene Love!
It really makes me sad and angry when older female artists don’t record anymore. Case in point, Diana Ross. I don’t know if the artists don’t want to record or the record companies aren’t interested. The voices I’ve loved my whole entire lifetime don’t get “old” or “stale” as the artist ages.
Charlie says:
Can’t wait! I hope I get it for Christmas!
Chip says:
I really hope it sounds good. The last few times I’ve heard her sing live there’s something missing. She’s getting older, but I guess it’s sad to hear some songs that just sound horrible now. Maybe they were just bad days. Hope so.