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Bette Midler On 'Song Travels'

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Song Travels

Bette Midler On 'Song Travels'

From Louis Jordan to Hawaiian music to Destiny's Child, the Divine Miss M opens up her record collection.

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Bette Midler's Got A Few Girls You Just Have To Meet

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Bette Midler's Got A Few Girls You Just Have To Meet

Midler has delighted in listening to girl groups since she was a kid. On a new album, she takes a crack at her favorites — from the tight harmonies of The Andrews Sisters to the slow groove of TLC.

Bette Midler Takes On Girl Groups, From The Andrews Sisters To TLC

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