Studio Album · No. 1
The Divine Miss M Songwriting Credits by Bette Midler
Produced by Ahmet Ertegün, Barry Manilow, Joel Dorn, Geoffrey Haslam · Engineered by Lew Hahn, Geoffrey Haslam
Atlantic
PopPop Rock
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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.
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Composer0%
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Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
17
Lyricists
4
Producers
1972
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks and not one of them hers. The material comes from three separate eras at once: forties swing, sixties girl groups, and contemporary writers like John Prine and Leon Russell.
The 1972 debut, produced in part by her pianist Barry Manilow, and the record that won her the Grammy for Best New Artist.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Do You Want to Dance?
#17
|
Bobby Freeman | Bobby Freeman | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 2 |
Chapel Of Love
|
Jeff BarryEllie GreenwichPhil Spector | Jeff BarryEllie GreenwichPhil Spector | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 3 |
Superstar
|
Bonnie BramlettLeon Russell | Bonnie BramlettLeon Russell | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 4 |
Daytime Hustler
|
Jeff Kent | Jeff Kent | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 5 |
Am I Blue?
|
Harry AkstGrant Clarke | Harry AkstGrant Clarke | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 6 |
Friends (Session 1)
|
Moogy KlingmanBuzzy Linhart | Mark KlingmanBuzzy Linhart | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 7 |
Hello In There
|
John Prine | John Prine | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 8 |
Leader of the Pack
|
Shadow MortonJeff BarryEllie Greenwich | George MortonJeff BarryEllie Greenwich | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 9 |
Delta Dawn
|
The Collins KidsAlex Harvey | Larry CollinsAlex Harvey | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 10 |
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
#8
|
Don RayeHughie Prince | Don RayeHughie Prince | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 11 |
Friends (Session 2)
|
Moogy KlingmanBuzzy Linhart | Mark KlingmanBuzzy Linhart | Ahmet ErtegünBarry ManilowJoel DornGeoffrey Haslam | Bette Midler (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions The Divine Miss M
Who wrote the songs on The Divine Miss M?
Nobody in the band. The writers include Bobby Freeman, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, Leon Russell, John Prine, and Don Raye and Hughie Prince.
How high did the singles chart?
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" reached number 8 on the Hot 100, "Do You Want to Dance?" number 17 and "Friends" number 40.
Who produced it?
Ahmet Ertegün, Barry Manilow, Joel Dorn and Geoffrey Haslam.
How high did the album chart?
Number 9 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Did it win anything?
It earned Midler the 1973 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
How long is the album?
41:03 across eleven tracks.