Studio Album · No. 8
Bette of Roses Songwriting Credits by Bette Midler
Produced by Arif Mardin · Engineered by Andy Grassi, Michael O'Reilly, Jack Joseph Puig, George Marino
Atlantic
PopAdult Contemporary
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bette Midler carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Bette Midler
11 tracksoutside writers
Bette Midler's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
14
Lyricists
1
Producers
1995
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks, none hers, and the writers are contemporary Nashville and Los Angeles names rather than the standards catalogue. It is the quietest record she made.
The 1995 album, her last for Atlantic after twenty-three years and a return to Arif Mardin as producer.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Know This Town
|
Cheryl Wheeler | Cheryl Wheeler | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 2 |
In This Life
|
Mike ReidAllen Shamblin | Mike ReidAllen Shamblin | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 3 |
Bottomless
|
Bonnie Hayes | Bonnie Hayes | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 4 |
To Comfort You
|
Ian Thomas | Ian Thomas | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 5 |
To Deserve You
#2
|
Maria McKee | Maria McKee | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 6 |
The Last Time
|
Maria McKee | Maria McKee | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 7 |
Bed of Roses
|
Bonnie Hayes | Bonnie Hayes | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 8 |
The Perfect Kiss
|
Scott TibbsMarc Jordan | Scott TibbsMarc Jordan | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 9 |
As Dreams Go By
|
Andy HillPete Sinfield | Andy HillPete Sinfield | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 10 |
It's Too Late
|
Tonio KBob Thiele Jr.Bonnie Hayes | Tonio KBob Thiele, Jr.Bonnie Hayes | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 11 |
I Believe in You
|
Sam HoginRoger Cook | Sam HoginRoger Cook | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 17 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Bette of Roses
Who wrote the songs on Bette of Roses?
Nobody in the band. All eleven tracks come from outside writers.
How high did the single chart?
"To Deserve You" reached number 2 on the dance club chart.
Who produced it?
Arif Mardin.
How high did the album chart?
Number 45 on the Billboard 200 and number 55 in the UK.
How did it sell?
The article records a platinum certification and a UK silver certification without publishing a copy count.
Was this her last Atlantic album?
Yes. She moved to Warner Bros. for Bathhouse Betty in 1998.
How long is the album?
50:35 across eleven tracks.