Bette Midler

In this episode, Kevin Winkler discusses On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide . The book traces the rise of the Divine Miss M from the Continental Baths to mainstream stardom, exploring her impact on gay, Jewish, and feminist culture, as well as her influence across stage, film, music, and activism. Moderator Charles Kirsch, the young host of Backstage Babble , guides the conversation, offering insider insights into Midler’s enduring legacy and the evolution of her bold, iconic persona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 238 Kevin Winkler about his book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide" In this episode, I spoke with Kevin Winkler about his book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide". Bette Midler today is a beloved legacy star, best known for her comic witch in Disney's Hocus Pocus (1993) and its 2022 sequel.

Jake Shimabukuro still pinches himself to believe the stars who joined him on his latest album, Jake & Friends , which he jokes should be called “Jake and dreams come true.” The famed ukulele player duets with Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Moon Taxi, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill, and Amy Grant, Jon Anderson, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, Jack Johnson, Jesse Colin Young, Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel, Sonny Landreth, Lukas Nelson and Billy Strings on the 16-track album that dropped last month. Getting his start on YouTube, the Hawaiian-born musician turned into a viral sensation after his version of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” gained views and “started this whole touring career for me,” he says. Shimabukuro caught the attention of Jimmy Buffett, who took him under his wing and invited him to tour with him as a member of the Coral Reef Band. Since then, whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, or even classical, to perform at venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House, Shimabukuro has used his versatile playing style. And he was recently nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Member of the National Council on the Arts. The artist stopped by the LifeMinute studios to tell us all about the new record, plus what it was like working with such a collection of talented and notable people in the music biz. And of course, we had him play a few of his favorites off the new album, including a cover of The Beatles’ George Harrison’s “Something” featuring Vince Gill and Amy Grant and his mom’s fave, “The Rose” featuring Bette Midler. Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/music/video/ukulelist-jake-shimabukuro-collabs-bette-midler-willie-nelson-jimmy-buffett-and-more

Born in New Orleans on New Year’s Day to a classical pianist mother and a family of artists, Melanie Taylor’s rich, eclectic musical heritage has helped guide and define her own artistry ever since. As a recording artist for Capitol Records, with the dance music duo, Bardeux, Melanie landed a Top Five single on the Billboard Dance charts. Melanie’s holiday CD, This Christmas, weaves an artfully unique tapestry of her favorite Christmas songs and her latest CD, entitled “The Road I’m On”, is an inspired combination of originals and covers of fresh arrangements with her own unique spin. As one of Bette Midler’s infamous and legendary Harlettes for nearly a decade, Melanie Taylor has been seen twirling and singing on the Emmy Award winning, “Diva Las Vegas”, and with Barry Manilow on his Emmy Award winning special, Manilow: Music and Passion. Melanie has been an in-demand featured vocalist on major world tours, film and television, and shared the stage with such artists as David Foster, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Barry Manilow, Chaka Khan, Ashford and Simpson, Billy Preston, Chris Botti, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne, Sarah McLachlan, Tears for Fears, Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Ronnie Spector, Jeffrey Osborne, Brian Wilson, Jim Belushi, Sheena Easton, Paula Abdul, Jeff Barry, Dionne Warwick, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Dave Koz, Willie Nelson, Deepak Chopra, Joe Walsh, Steven Tyler, and as the first female vocalist to sing with the legendary rock band Aerosmith on their Music From Another Dimension album and tour in 2012.

As one of Bette Midler’s infamous and legendary Harlettes for nearly a decade, Melanie Taylor has been seen twirling and singing on the Emmy Award-Winning HBO Special Diva Las Vegas, as well as a 6-week sold-out engagement at Radio City Music Hall, and in a millennium photo essay in Rolling Stone magazine. Melanie has been a featured vocalist on tours, TV, and shared the stage with such artists as John Mayer, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, Sarah McLachlan to Aerosmith’s Summer Tour 2012.

Jennie Pierson ( Hello Ladies, Funny or Die) introduces Tim Chang to the Divine Miss M, Bette Midler. Going into this, Josh knew two things: 1. Jennie's love for Bette Midler knows no bounds. 2. There was no way Tim Chang had ever heard of Bette Midler before. How does Bette Midler's Divine Madness special stack up to Kanye's Yeezus tour? What exactly is a Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy? Who is Sophie Tucker? Listen and find out!