Studio Album · No. 5
Thighs and Whispers Songwriting Credits by Bette Midler
Produced by Arif Mardin · Engineered by Jimmy Douglass, Lewis Hahn, Stephen Innocenzi
Atlantic
DiscoPop
13%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 8 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bette Midler carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Bette Midler
7 tracksoutside writers
Bette Midler's roles on this album
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist13%
Composer13%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
8
Tracks
14
Lyricists
1
Producers
1979
Released
Data Insight
One of the eight is hers, "Hurricane". The rest are club records and covers, and the album is the shortest track list in the catalogue.
The 1979 album, her attempt at disco, produced by Arif Mardin and running to only eight tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Noise from Winnetka
|
Ray BauducBob CrosbyBob HaggartGil Rodin | Ray BauducBob CrosbyBob HaggartGil Rodin | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 2 |
Millworker
|
James Taylor | James Taylor | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 3 |
Cradle Days
|
Tony BergAaron Neville | Tony BergAaron Neville | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 4 |
My Knight in Black Leather
|
Jerry Ragovoy | Jerry Ragovoy | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 5 |
Hang on in There Baby
|
Johnny Bristol | Johnny Bristol | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 6 |
Hurricane
|
Randy KerberBette Midler | Randy KerberBette Midler | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 7 |
Rain
|
Mac Rebennack | Mac Rebennack | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
| 8 |
Married Men
#40
|
Dominic BugattiFrank Musker | Dominic BugattiFrank Musker | Arif Mardin | Bette Midler (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Thighs and Whispers
Who wrote the songs on Thighs and Whispers?
Bette Midler on one of the eight, "Hurricane". The rest come from other writers.
How high did the single chart?
"Married Men" reached number 40 on the Hot 100.
Who produced it?
Arif Mardin.
How high did the album chart?
Number 65 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Jimmy Douglass and Lewis Hahn, with Stephen Innocenzi remixing.
How long is the album?
42:12 across eight tracks.