Bette of Roses

Bette Midler

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 18, 1995)
• Original Release Date: July 18, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000002J6Q
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,155 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfectly crafted album, October 13, 2001

By	dustler "dustler" - See all my reviews

Midler's platinum 1995 release is a perfect example of the pop/rock genre like Bette's Some People's Lives. This album is PERFECTLY crafted. Midler is classy on the new-age sounding ballad To Comfort You. To Deserve You and The Last Time prove Midler's ability to shine on current rock sounds. The remixes of To Deserve You reached #2 on the dance charts. The Last Time is an excellent vocal piece for Midler. As a rock song, Midler's voice is low and pissed as the lyrics indicate the pain Midler's man is causing her. She jumps to falsetto in a heartbeat as she sings about he puts her back together after the pain. Bed of Roses and It's Too Late are absolutely dynamic ballads with flawless vocals by Midler. As Dreams Go By and I Believe In You are upbeat, inspirational pop numbers. This album is for anyone and everyone, BUT IT NOW!!!! If you love this Bette album, you'll love these other Bette albums: The Divine Miss M, Broken Blossom, Some People's Lives, Beaches soundtrack, Bathhouse Betty, Bette. Support Bette Midler! Buy the album here! Don't buy from an auction or download the songs for free!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soothing to the mind and spirit, May 28, 2000

By A Customer

Bette of roses,what a perfect name for a great album by the DEVINE MISS.M. This album is very realistic,and will move anyone,with the lyrics,and moodenhancing music. Only Bette Midler could bring these songs so much alive,with her voice that never fails! My favourites on this album are 'In this life' 'Bed of roses ' and 'To deserve you'. This album is for anyone who thinks their lives are difficult,or who feel alone,and this album makes you feel like Bette Midler is your friend,she sings from the heart,warm an genuine .

from ALTEREGO in Tulsa OK

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ONLY...OK, January 8, 2004

By A Customer

The best part of this cd is the cover. Beautiful. Right up there with the cover to "Some People's Lives". But the music leaves a lot to be desired. "I Know This Town" is sweet and catchy. The lyrics and melody are wistful, perfect for Bette's beautiful voice. "It's Too Late" will make you cry, it is just heartbreaking and anybody who has gone through a painful breakup will appreciate the sentiment of this song. "Bed of Roses" will also make you cry. Cry over the fact that this has got to be the most boring song ever written. "To Deserve You" is a danceable and an all around good song. Maria Mckee is one of the most overlooked songwriters around. There are also dance mixes to this song but the original version is the definitive one. "I Believe in You" also is one of the better songs. I remember my parents had this song in the early '80s I think. It was by a country singer named Don Gibson, who just passed away. Bette changes some of the lyrics around but that is just fine. A nice way to close the album. "Bottomless" is enjoyable and "The Last Time" (another Maria McKee song) rocks out and is perfect for Bette. I am writing this review by memory and these are the only song titles I can remember. It is that unremarkable. Ask me to name all of the songs on "Thighs and Whispers", "No Frills" or "Bette". I'd be able to. They are classic Bette. All in all just an ok album from one of the music world's most perfect singers.