For the Boys
Bette Midler · 1991
37 min · 13 tracks · jazz · disco
An exuberant blend of jazz standards and playful pop, showcasing Midler's dynamic vocal range and theatrical flair.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- playful sing-along moments steady mid-tempo enjoyment theatrical flair in vocals
- Context
- By the time 'For the Boys' was released in November 1991, Bette Midler was already an established star known for her successful film career and musical prowess. This album served as a soundtrack to her film of the same name, marking a significant moment after her commercial peak in the late '80s with albums like 'Beast of Burden'.
- If you like
- jazz, disco
- What next
- Gypsy — Continues the theatrical flair with a mix of show tunes and pop elements.
For the Boys is an album by Bette Midler, released in 1991. An exuberant blend of jazz standards and playful pop, showcasing Midler's dynamic vocal range and theatrical flair. The album features several classic tracks reinterpreted by Midler, achieving notable commercial success by reaching #32 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also contributed to a resurgence in interest for classic pop and jazz standards during the early '90s, influencing other artists to explore similar styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does For the Boys sound like?
An exuberant blend of jazz standards and playful pop, showcasing Midler's dynamic vocal range and theatrical flair. Rooted in jazz and disco.
What makes For the Boys by Bette Midler notable?
The album features several classic tracks reinterpreted by Midler, achieving notable commercial success by reaching #32 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also contributed to a resurgence in interest for classic pop and jazz standards during the early '90s, influencing other artists to explore similar styles. By the time 'For the Boys' was released in November 1991, Bette Midler was already an established star known for her successful film career and musical prowess. This album served as a soundtrack to her film of the same name, marking a significant moment after her commercial peak in the late '80s with albums like 'Beast of Burden'.
Who is For the Boys for?
For the Boys works well if you're into playful sing-along moments, steady mid-tempo enjoyment and theatrical flair in vocals.
How many songs are on For the Boys?
For the Boys has 13 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Billy-A-Dick 1:36
- 2 Stuff Like That There 2:50
- 3 P.S. I Love You 3:33
- 4 The Girl Friend of the Whirling Dervish 1:16
- 5 I Remember You / Dixie’s Dream 2:21
- 6 Baby It’s Cold Outside Standout 1:28
- 7 Dreamland 3:16
- 8 Vickie and Mr. Valves 2:29
- 9 For All We Know 4:00
- 10 Come Rain or Come Shine Standout 3:30
- 11 In My Life 3:26
- 12 I Remember You Standout 3:34
- 13 Every Road Leads Back to You 3:47
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