Studio Album · No. 9

Bathhouse Betty Songwriting Credits by Bette Midler

1998 Warner Bros. 13 tracks 44:58

Produced by Arif Mardin, David Foster, Ted Templeman, Brock Walsh  ·  Engineered by Chuckii Booker

Warner Bros. Pop
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Authorship
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Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bette Midler carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Bette Midler's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

13
Tracks
25
Lyricists
6
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1998
Released
Data Insight

Thirteen tracks and none of them hers, but the choosing is unusually wide: Leonard Cohen, Ben Folds, a twenties ukulele novelty and a Carole King and David Foster ballad on the same record.

The 1998 album named after the New York bathhouse gigs that started her career, with four producers on it.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Song of Bernadette
Leonard CohenBill ElliottJennifer Warnes Leonard CohenBill ElliottJennifer Warnes Ted Templeman Bette Midler (Performer)
2
I'm Beautiful #1
Brinsley Evans Brinsley Evans Arif Mardin Bette Midler (Performer)
3
Lullaby in Blue
Adam CohenBrock Walsh Adam CohenBrock Walsh Brock Walsh Bette Midler (Performer)
4
Ukulele Lady
Gus KahnRichard A. Whiting Gus KahnRichard Whiting Arif Mardin Bette Midler (Performer)
5
I'm Hip
Bob DoroughDave Frishberg Bob DoroughDave Frishberg Marc Shaiman Bette Midler (Performer)
6
I Sold My Heart to the Junkman
Leon RenéOtis René Leon RenéOtis René Arif Mardin Bette Midler (Performer)
7
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
Rose Marie McCoyCharles Singleton Rose Marie McCoyCharlie Singleton Ted Templeman Bette Midler (Performer)
8
Boxing
Ben Folds Ben Folds Ted Templeman Bette Midler (Performer)
9
Big Socks
Chuckii Booker Chuckii Booker Chuckii Booker Bette Midler (Performer)
10
That's How Love Moves
Jennifer KimballTy LacyFitzgerald Scott Jennifer KimballTy LacyFitzgerald Scott Arif Mardin Bette Midler (Performer)
11
My One True Friend #16
David FosterCarole KingCarole Bayer Sager David FosterCarole KingCarole Bayer Sager David Foster Bette Midler (Performer)
12
Laughing Matters
Dick GallagherMark Waldrop Dick GallagherMark Waldrop Marc Shaiman Bette Midler (Performer)
13
Heaven
Julie Gold Julie Gold Marc Shaiman Bette Midler (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 31 contributors

BW
Brock Walsh
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
CB
Chuckii Booker
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DF
David Foster
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AC
Adam Cohen
Writer
On this album1 written
BF
Ben Folds
Writer
On this album1 written
BE
Bill Elliott
Writer
On this album1 written
BD
Bob Dorough
Writer
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BE
Brinsley Evans
Writer
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CB
Carole Bayer Sager
Writer
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CK
Carole King
Writer
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CS
Charles Singleton
Writer
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CS
Charlie Singleton
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Bathhouse Betty

Who wrote the songs on Bathhouse Betty?
Nobody in the band. The writers include Leonard Cohen, Ben Folds, Gus Kahn, and David Foster with Carole King and Carole Bayer Sager.
How high did the singles chart?
"I'm Beautiful" reached number 1 on the dance club chart and "My One True Friend" number 16 on the adult contemporary chart.
Who produced it?
Arif Mardin, David Foster, Ted Templeman and Brock Walsh.
How high did the album chart?
Number 32 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article records a gold certification from the RIAA without publishing a copy count.
Why is it called Bathhouse Betty?
It refers to her early performances at the Continental Baths in New York.
How long is the album?
44:58 across thirteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Bathhouse Betty Wikipedia: Bette Midler discography Cover Art Archive: Bathhouse Betty by Bette Midler