Studio Album · No. 4
Broken Blossom Songwriting Credits by Bette Midler
Produced by Brooks Arthur
Atlantic
VocalPop
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
20
Lyricists
1
Producers
1977
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks from eleven different sources, none of them hers. Tom Waits both wrote and sang on "I Never Talk to Strangers", the only guest writer who also appears on the record.
The 1977 album produced by Brooks Arthur, with a Tom Waits duet and a Billy Joel song on it.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Make Yourself Comfortable
|
Bob Merrill | Bob Merrill | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 2 |
You Don't Know Me
|
Eddy ArnoldCindy Walker | Eddy ArnoldCindy Walker | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 3 |
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
|
Billy Joel | Billy Joel | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 4 |
I Never Talk to Strangers
|
Tom Waits | Tom Waits | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 5 |
Storybook Children (Daybreak)
#57
|
David PomeranzSpencer Proffer | David PomeranzSpencer Proffer | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 6 |
Red
|
John CarterSammy Hagar | John CarterSammy Hagar | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 7 |
Empty Bed Blues
|
J. C. Johnson | J. C. Johnson | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 8 |
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
|
Mack DavidAl HoffmanJerry Livingston | Mack DavidAl HoffmanJerry Livingston | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 9 |
Paradise
|
Perry Botkin, Jr.Gil GarfieldHarry Nilsson | Perry Botkin, Jr.Gil GarfieldHarry Nilsson | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 10 |
Yellow Beach Umbrella
|
Craig DoergeJudy Henske | Craig DoergeJudy Henske | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 11 |
La Vie en Rose
|
Mack DavidLouis GuglielmiEdith Piaf | Mack DavidLouiguyEdith Piaf | Brooks Arthur | Bette Midler (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 23 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Broken Blossom
Who wrote the songs on Broken Blossom?
Nobody in the band. The writers include Bob Merrill, Billy Joel, Tom Waits, Sammy Hagar and Edith Piaf.
Who is the duet with?
Tom Waits, on "I Never Talk to Strangers", which he also wrote.
How high did the single chart?
"Storybook Children (Daybreak)" reached number 57 on the Hot 100.
Who produced it?
Brooks Arthur.
How high did the album chart?
Number 51 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
37:44 across eleven tracks.