Solid version and consistent with the way she does it live, which is to not reach as much for the higher notes or to push it, but instead to just bathe and swim around in it more. Audiences expect replicas of studio albums live, and that's just crazy.
She should have never done this show, since the point of it is to "work it" and "sell it" and to push at things. Ms. Midler has always been about generosity of spirit, not about working things or pushing things.
@SpySlowhands people confuse actual singing over vocal aerobics, vocal aerobics shortens a singer in the spotlight cause they fuck up their voice. bette can still sing and is still in the spotlight,
the reason why she was 'off' is because she had zero time to rehearse. In fact she just did an interview in the UK saying performing on idol was one of the worst things she has done and she would never do it again. she compared it to a meat market and said they shoved her on, got her off and that was it.
Who cares if she had an off night. She's a legend and because she has paid her dues you give her the benefit of the doubt. She's also 64 years old here. It's a privilege to hear her sing... it doesn't have to be perfect.
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Right...Bette had an off night. Everyone does. Celine, Mariah and definately Whitney. Now i'm not slating any of these talented performers, especially Celine, cause i am a big fan of hers, but at least Bette is singing live here, and at her las vegas gig. Thsi is omething Celine failed to do. Most of her performances from her "A New Day" are lipsynced to a pre-recorded vocal. Bette is a true performer and the greatest one on earth!! (Celine aint a whore btw!!)
u idiots the lady like really famous, and something happened to her voice, and she getting old. At least she has the guts to go up there and do it, i would like too see yo try. You idiots dont know what your talking bout and celien is not a whore wdf??
NO ONE is above getting a cold, allergies, or sinus infection. You don't know what happened and HOW DARE YOU JUDGE! I would like to hear some of you try to even find a key to sing in. YOU ARE THE LOSERS. Not Bette, she is a legend and I still think in spite of everything, she did great. And Celine by the way is a Whore.
EXCUSE me? As a Canadian i take that as an insult...Celine is not a whore...doesnt mean we all have to like her...but you dont have to call her a whore...
Gee...I don't think she was "off" at all. She is AMAZING!! And such a beautiful person. I love her.
shawnielee1976 1 month ago
i dont care if her voice cracked i dont love her for her voice i love her for who she is
Rebaneller1955 3 months ago
Solid version and consistent with the way she does it live, which is to not reach as much for the higher notes or to push it, but instead to just bathe and swim around in it more. Audiences expect replicas of studio albums live, and that's just crazy.
She should have never done this show, since the point of it is to "work it" and "sell it" and to push at things. Ms. Midler has always been about generosity of spirit, not about working things or pushing things.
SpySlowhands 1 year ago
@SpySlowhands people confuse actual singing over vocal aerobics, vocal aerobics shortens a singer in the spotlight cause they fuck up their voice. bette can still sing and is still in the spotlight,
sassymonsterO 1 year ago
the reason why she was 'off' is because she had zero time to rehearse. In fact she just did an interview in the UK saying performing on idol was one of the worst things she has done and she would never do it again. she compared it to a meat market and said they shoved her on, got her off and that was it.
craigturner1 1 year ago 2
i remember watching this during my finals in freshmen year on TV and i was so stressed, i cried.. amazing memories
LeB4eVeR1943 1 year ago
she was about 64 wen she sang this and she looks really gud!!
bestbffindaworld 1 year ago
lol
masterimasim 1 year ago
lol at Paula and randy dancing
raynierenee16 1 year ago
at 03:00 she sounded bad listen closly but she did great
brandicoop 2 years ago
Who cares if she had an off night. She's a legend and because she has paid her dues you give her the benefit of the doubt. She's also 64 years old here. It's a privilege to hear her sing... it doesn't have to be perfect.
TAtotheC 2 years ago 5
Although her timing was a tiny bit off and it sounded different and everything, she still did a good job I think.
She is amazing... She has been performing her whole life nearly and I think its great she's even still doing it
I think she has achieved so much and made so many people love her she doesnt need to prove herself to anyone anymore
LmM891 2 years ago 2
Bette Midler is just a little too old to be singing anymore but she did pretty good for the age she's at.
RockMstr13 2 years ago
I think that bette midler sounded fine. she a LEGEND. shes aloud an off night once in a while god shes being doing this long enough.
ELLEKIINZ 3 years ago 12
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gracefull05 3 years ago
wierd how paula and simon werent there
SAULA
irockmysocks101 3 years ago 4
this season finale had aloot of slow songs
linrodinseq 3 years ago 3
i don't know her,, bette midler? is she that famous back then? i never heard her single,, but all i can say.. she did it well..
elishebapinem 3 years ago
Right...Bette had an off night. Everyone does. Celine, Mariah and definately Whitney. Now i'm not slating any of these talented performers, especially Celine, cause i am a big fan of hers, but at least Bette is singing live here, and at her las vegas gig. Thsi is omething Celine failed to do. Most of her performances from her "A New Day" are lipsynced to a pre-recorded vocal. Bette is a true performer and the greatest one on earth!! (Celine aint a whore btw!!)
Jonathanbooth 3 years ago
u idiots the lady like really famous, and something happened to her voice, and she getting old. At least she has the guts to go up there and do it, i would like too see yo try. You idiots dont know what your talking bout and celien is not a whore wdf??
chrissy651 3 years ago
WHAT WAS THAT? sound like a kid who went crazy for a lollipop!
anteroseros 4 years ago
yuk!
joezeppy06 4 years ago
suprisingly...midler was a good singer at one time
audan2006 4 years ago
What the f***!!!! This is horrible.
mayrastar8 4 years ago
She pulled a Paula - drunk ass!
AshleyCantori 4 years ago
NO ONE is above getting a cold, allergies, or sinus infection. You don't know what happened and HOW DARE YOU JUDGE! I would like to hear some of you try to even find a key to sing in. YOU ARE THE LOSERS. Not Bette, she is a legend and I still think in spite of everything, she did great. And Celine by the way is a Whore.
whatapru2do 4 years ago 2
WTF...how is Celine a whore?...that was the most retarded statement ever
dgaller06 4 years ago 6
EXCUSE me? As a Canadian i take that as an insult...Celine is not a whore...doesnt mean we all have to like her...but you dont have to call her a whore...
likeicareloser 4 years ago 3
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he was insulting Celine personally... why did u have to take that as a canadian... you are a weird canadian... :p
mriandi 4 years ago
what has being Canadian got to do with it?
LmM891 2 years ago
ur judging celine so why dont you take your own advice
tintan96 4 years ago 2
just a bit hypocritical ddnt u thnk, u just said how dare u judge then u call celine a whore???? pick a side!!!!!
shami88 4 years ago
Wow... she had a bad day!
Bellaoperadiva 4 years ago
omg.... she sucked.
PiratesxArexHot 4 years ago
TERRIBLE. that says it all.
aarscool 4 years ago
Wow, that was bad. Listen at 3:03. Midler, America has voted. You are going home tonight.
markv33 4 years ago
bette's never bad. sometimes are better than others thats all. this is fine. shes sexy. so it makes up for it.
StoneyEnd444 2 years ago 2
Wow sounds like garbage. The other day I took a crap and the sound that came out was more pretty than that performance.
drummermylo 4 years ago
Her voice didn't seem so good, not just casually insulting her and then closing the window -- I'm hoping someone can tell me why, is she ill?
Veyro 4 years ago 2
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what is she wearing ? yuk
umbro64 4 years ago 2
Tnank you so much for posting. I missed most the show and freaked when I heard I missed Bette!
jslost 4 years ago 2
what happened to her voice? absolutely not deserving to replace celine dion... agree??
rsmariah 4 years ago
No. Celine can't hold a candle to Bette.
dramaqueenklh 4 years ago
i don't agree with you. Bette is the PERFECT choice. She excels in her stage shows. I can't wait to see her in Vegas.
energy2429 4 years ago 2
Celine can only hope to maybe someday compare to her greatness.
billandjim 4 years ago
Have you ever seen Celine Dion live? Have you ever seen Bette Midler live? Now, that's why Bette should replace Celine, and she's very deserving!
divinenanny 4 years ago
No! Miss M is DIVINE and she'll make The Colosseum hers.
marcosvalenca 4 years ago
Yes, I agree! I saw Celine in Vegas -- what a show! Bette has her own style, but can't hold a candle to Celine. However, I wish her well...
mytefine 4 years ago