Name: Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook by Bette Midler
Brand: Bette Midler
SKU: 5099751250623
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Cabaret icon Bette Midler reunites with her old piano partner Barry Manilow for the first time in over 30 years to toast one of their mutual idols on Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook. Clooney was one of the top jazz/pop vocalists of the '50s whose clear, bright tone, impeccable melodicism, and smiling, girl-next-door image came together to make classics out of tunes like "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" and "Hey There" -- both covered here. In that tradition, Midler's plucky blonde persona and genre-crossing style and Manilow's modern day blend of Mercer and Porter make this album work -- most of the time. Mostly what you get is the Divine Miss M and "Mister Manila," as Midler affectionately refers to Manilow, returning to their '70s New York roots on "On a Slow Boat to China," a solid and classy version of "Sisters" with Linda Ronstadt taking the Betty Clooney role, and a very Dixie Chicks-esque contemporary bluegrass reworking of "This Ole House." Least of all, you get limp, hip-hop-lite arrangements of "Come On-A My House" and "Mambo Italiano," which only serve to drain the songs of any swing and makes the twee-period lyrics all the more cloying. Nonetheless, Midler -- who can carry a tune on personality alone -- sounds elegant and alive here and Manilow's classy orchestral arrangements frame the proceedings with the urbane glow of nostalgia for a time -- be it the '50s or the '70s -- when a big band, a great song, and blonde with a nice voice were all you needed for a good time.
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1. You'll Never Know

by Bette Midler

Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Composer: Harry Warren
Mack Gordon; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Warren
Mack Gordon; Composer
Piano: Randy Waldman; Performer
Piano: Randy Waldman; Performer
Conductor: Jorge Calandrelli
David Low; Conductor
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Jorge Calandrelli; Composer
Arranger: Jorge Calandrelli
Barry Manilow And Jorge Calandrelli; Composer
Composer: Mack Gordon
Harry Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Mack Gordon
Harry Warren; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Jorge Calandrelli; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production

2. This Ole House

by Bette Midler

Banjo: Herb Pedersen; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Mandolin: Kenny Blackwell; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Banjo: Herb Pedersen; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Mandolin: Kenny Blackwell; Performer
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Stuart Hamblen; Composer
Lyricist: Stuart Hamblen; Composer
Arranger: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Stuart Hamblen; Composer
Lyricist: Stuart Hamblen; Composer
Conductor: David Low; Conductor
Conductor: David Low; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production

3. On A Slow Boat To China

by Bette Midler Duet With Barry Manilow

Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Featured Artist: Barry Manilow; Main Performer
Performer: Bette Midler
Barry Manilow
Bette Midler Duet With Barry Manilow; Performer
Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Patrick Williams; Composer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
With: Barry Manilow; Other
Composer: Frank Loesser; Composer
Conductor: Patrick Williams
David Low; Conductor
Lyricist: Frank Loesser; Composer
Arranger: Patrick Williams
Barry Manilow And Patrick Williams; Composer
Composer: Frank Loesser; Composer
Lyricist: Frank Loesser; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Patrick Williams; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production

4. Hey There

by Bette Midler

Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Composer: R. Adler
Richard Adler
J. Ross
Jerry Ross; Composer
Lyricist: R. Adler
Richard Adler
J. Ross
Jerry Ross; Composer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Conductor: David Low
Jorge Calandrelli; Conductor
Conductor: Jorge Calandrelli
David Low; Conductor
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Jorge Calandrelli; Composer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Composer: J. Ross
Jerry Ross
R. Adler
Richard Adler; Composer
Lyricist: J. Ross
Jerry Ross
R. Adler
Richard Adler; Composer
Arranger: Jorge Calandrelli
Barry Manilow And Jorge Calandrelli; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production

5. Tenderly

by Bette Midler

Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Conductor: Jorge Calandrelli
David Low; Conductor
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Jorge Calandrelli; Composer
Arranger: Jorge Calandrelli
Barry Manilow And Jorge Calandrelli; Composer
Composer: J. Lawrence
W. Gross; Composer
Lyricist: J. Lawrence
W. Gross; Composer
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Composer: J. Lawrence
W. Gross; Composer
Lyricist: J. Lawrence
W. Gross; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Jorge Calandrelli; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production

6. Come On-A My House

by Bette Midler

Background Vocals: Beverly Staunton; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghoffer; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Harpsichord: Randy Waldman; Performer
Keyboard: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Bass: Chuck Berghoffer; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Harpsichord: Randy Waldman; Performer
Arranger: Ray Ellis
Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Ross Bagdasarian
William Saroyan; Composer
Lyricist: Ross Bagdasarian
William Saroyan; Composer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan
Ray Ellis And Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Ross Bagdasarian
William Saroyan; Composer
Lyricist: Ross Bagdasarian
William Saroyan; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Ray Ellis; Conductor
Conductor: Ray Ellis
David Low; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production

7. Mambo Italiano

by Bette Midler

Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Hans Stamer (baritone), Warren Stanyer And David Steele (tenors)
Warren Stanyer
David Steele
Hans Stamer; Performer
Drums: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Keyboard: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Piano: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Drums: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Arranger: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Bob Merrill; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Merrill; Composer
Conductor: David Low; Conductor
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Piano: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Bob Merrill; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Merrill; Composer
Conductor: David Low; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production

8. Sisters

by Bette Midler (duet With Linda Ronstadt)

Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Featured Artist: Linda Ronstadt; Main Performer
Performer: Bette Midler
Linda Ronstadt
Bette Midler With Linda Ronstadt
Bette Midler (duet With Linda Ronstadt); Performer
Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Piano: Randy Waldman; Performer
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Ray Ellis; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Composer
Piano: Randy Waldman; Performer
With: Linda Ronstadt; Other
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Arranger: Ray Ellis
Barry Manilow And Ray Ellis; Composer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Ray Ellis; Conductor
Conductor: Ray Ellis
David Low; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production

9. Memories Of You

by Bette Midler

Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Background Vocals: David Steele And Warren Stanyer
Warren Stanyer
David Steele; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Arranger: Ray Ellis
Barry Manilow And Ray Ellis; Composer
Composer: Andy Razaf
Eubie Blake; Composer
Lyricist: Andy Razaf
Eubie Blake; Composer
Conductor: Ray Ellis
David Low; Conductor
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Ray Ellis; Composer
Composer: Andy Razaf
Eubie Blake; Composer
Lyricist: Andy Razaf
Eubie Blake; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Ray Ellis; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production

10. In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening

by Bette Midler

Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Conductor: Patrick Williams
David Low; Conductor
Arranger: Barry Manilow
Patrick Williams; Composer
Arranger: Patrick Williams
Barry Manilow And Patrick Williams; Composer
Composer: H. Carmichael
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: H. Carmichael
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan
Robbie Buchanan; Production
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Performer
Drums: Gregg Field; Performer
Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Piano: Steve Welch; Performer
Composer: H. Carmichael
J. Mercer
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: H. Carmichael
J. Mercer
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Patrick Williams; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production

11. White Christmas

by Bette Midler

Primary Artist: Bette Midler; Main Performer
Celesta: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Performer: Bette Midler; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Composer
Piano: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Piano: Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Composer
Conductor: David Low
Robbie Buchanan; Conductor
Conductor: Robbie Buchanan
David Low; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ryan Petrie
Scott Erickson; Production
Executive Producer: Garry Kief
Jay Landers; Production
Producer: Scott Erickson And Marc Hulett
Marc Hulett
Barry Manilow
Robbie Buchanan
Scott Erickson
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production
Recording: Bill Schnee; Production
Assistant Engineer: Scott Erickson And Ryan Petrie
Ryan Petrie; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Landers And Garry C. Kief
Garry Kief; Production
Producer: Robbie Buchanan
Barry Manilow And Robbie Buchanan; Production

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Duration

30 minutes and 45 seconds

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None

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16bit / 44.1 kHz

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Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

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Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Vocal, Vocal Pop, Traditional Pop, Standards

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

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Release Date

Oct 5, 2003

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Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook

Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook