Bette Midler

Bette Midler - Broken Blossom
Atlantic SD 19151 (1977) - US LP

Side One

1 - Make Yourself Comfortable*
2 - You Don’t Know Me*
3 - Say Goodbye To Hollywood
4 - I Never Talk To Strangers
5 - Storybook Children
6 - Red

Side Two

7 - Empty Bed Blues
8 - A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
9 - Paradise
10 - Yellow Beach Umbrella
11 - La Vie En Rose

Note: Above image and following credits were taken from the US CD release on Atlantic 80410-2.

Bette Midler - Vocals, Background Vocals
Leland Sklar - Bass (1, 2)*
Chuck Rainey - Bass
Jim Hughart - Bass
Jerry Scheff - Bass
David Hungate - Bass
Max Bennett - Bass
Russ Kunkel - Drums (1, 2)
Jim Keltner - Drums
Shelly Manne - Drums
Lee Ritenour - Electric Guitar, Guitar
Thom Rotella - Guitar
Ira Newborn - Guitar
Fred Tackett - Guitar, Electric Guitar
David T. Walker - Electric Guitar
Howard Roberts - Guitar, Ukelele
Craig Doerge - Keyboards, Piano
Artie Butler - Piano, Keyboards
Don Randi - Keyboards, Organ
Steve Porcaro - Synthesizers
John Barnes - Piano
Mike Melvoin - Keyboards
Jim Horn - Baritone Sax
Frank Vicari - Tenor Saxophone Solo
Steve Douglas - Saxophone
Plas Johnson - Saxophone
Don Menza - Saxophone
Marshall Royal - Saxophone
Gene Goe - Trumpet
Don Rader - Trumpet
Bobby Shaw - Trumpet
Alan Estes - Congas (1), Percussion
Jack Jennings - Percussion
Lew McCreary - Bones
Bill Watrous - Bones
Tom Waits - Vocal, Piano
Donny Gerrard - Background Vocal
Brian Russell - Background Vocals
Brenda Russell - Background Vocals
Chuck Higgins - Background Vocal
Clydie King - Background Vocals
Diane Brooks - Background Vocals
David Latman - Background Vocal
Ellie Greenwich - Background Vocal
Mikie Harris - Background Vocal

Produced by Brooks Arthur (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Production & Sound by Bones Howe // A Mr. Bones Production (4)

Jimmy Haskell - String Arrangement (2), Horn Arrangement (2)
Bobby Rozario - Arrangement (3)
Bob Alcivar - Arrangement (4)
Artie Butler - Arrangements (5, 8, 9), String Arrangements (10, 11),
Horn Arrangement (10)
Ira Newborn - Arrangements (6, 7)
Mike Melvoin - Arrangement (11)

Bob Merritt - Engineer
Brooks Arthur - Engineer
David Latman - Assistant Engineer

Recording Studios:
The Record Plant, Los Angeles (primary recording location)
Studio 55, Los Angeles (additional recording)

Ivy Skoff - Production Coordinator

Management: Aaron Russo, Hollywood, California

Bob Defrin - Cover Design
George Hurrell - Photography (as George Hurell)

Track 4:
“Co-starring Bette Midler & Tom Waits”.

“Dear Waits // Thanks for “Strangers” // Bette”.

Songwriters:

Eddy Arnold

Perry Botkin, Jr.

John Carter

Mack David

Craig Doerge

Gil Garfield

Sammy Hagar

Judy Henske

Al Hoffman

Billy Joel

J.C. Johnson

Jerry Livingston

Louiguy

Bob Merrill

Harry Nilsson

Edith Piaf

David Pomeranz

Spencer Proffer

Tom Waits

Cindy Walker

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US LP catalog # and side one/two breakdown: the web



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You've got to have friends...Jack Black takes over MySpace!

King of MySpace?

It's been uncanny!

For several weeks - whenever I signed in to my Facebook page - right off-the-bat I couldn't help but notice that the Dalai Lama (Buddhist Spiritual leader) - just posted to the Internet seconds earlier!

Then, the curious phenomenon started to unfold in respect to Ryan Seacrest, too.

The contributions of the winsome twosome are quite different in substance, however.

For instance, whenever his "Holiness" posts a message, it tends to be of a philosophical nature, so I tend to mull over the nuggets of wisdom before heading out for the day to undertake chores and what-have-you.

Ryan Seacrest - on the other hand - tends to utter up short sweet ditties about the curiousities of "Yogurt" or the tantalizing aroma of catering-truck fast-foods that assail his sensitive nostrils as he speeds onto the lot over at E News!

Like myself, Ryan tends to be an observer, who takes note of trends and the quirks that move - and ultimately inspire - the human animal during the course of the routine work day (and the party-hearty sizzling' hot nights that rev up under an intense golden orb setting sun on the West Coast shores).

Just the other day, I was quite surprised (and flattered) to receive a friend request from comic Jack Black.

Although I am fond of his wild antics - on-camera-and-off - I have yet to review one of his flicks.

But, he's on my radar now, you betcha!

Shortly after I shuffled Mr. Black to the top of my "friends" list on MySpace, the multi-talented dude fired off a post which caused me to ceremoniously whoop-and-holler a tad.

Jack announced that he's taking over MySpace.

Well, the site could do with a zany character at the helm, if only to spice things up a tad!

After promoting Eminem's record these past few months at The Tattler, the intriguing rapper has come on board as a friend, too.

Hmmm!

Wonder what the reclusive Pop Icon's really like when you get him along in a corner somewhere out of the glare of the spotlight?

Just a normal dude, I expect.

Bottom line, as Bette Midler would say:

"You've got to have friends"

Amen, baby!

http://www.thetattler.biz/

You've got to have friends!

Carole Bayer Sager

Carole Bayer Sager - Carole Bayer Sager
Elektra 7E-1100 (1977) - US LP

One Side

1 - Come In From The Rain*
2 - Until The Next Time*
3 - Don’t Wish Too Hard
4 - Sweet Alibis
5 - Aces*

Another Side

6 - I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love*
7 - Steal Away Again
8 - You’re Moving Out Today
9 - Shy As A Violet
10 - Home To Myself*

Carole Bayer Sager - Vocals, Background Vocals
Lee Sklar - Bass (1, 2, 5, 6, 10)*
Bob Cranshaw - Bass
Emory Gordy - Bass
Will Lee - Bass
Russ Kunkel - Drums (2, 6, 10)
Allan Schwartzberg (as Allan Schwartsberg) - Drums, Cabassa
Jim Keltner - Drums (4, 5)
Roy Markowitz - Drums
Andy Newmark - Drums
Lee Ritenour - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitars, Mandolin
Johnny Vastano - Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocal
Lance Quinn - Electric Guitar
Al Gorgoni - Acoustic Guitar
Jerry Friedman - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Thom Rotella - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
Hugh McCracken - Slide Guitar
Melissa Manchester - Piano, Background Vocals, Harpsichord
Nicky Hopkins - Piano, Fender Rhodes
Artie Butler - Organ
Peter Allen - Piano, Piano Overdub, Background Vocal
Marvin Hamlisch - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Celeste
Paul Buckmaster - Electronic Synthesizer Performing
Bruce Roberts - Piano, Background Vocals, Background Vocal Fade
Garnett Brown - Trombone
Alan Estes - Conga (3, 4, 5, 6, 7), Percussion (3, 9)
Tony Orlando - Vocal Solo
Bette Midler - Vocal Harmony, Vocal Solo
Abigale Haness - Background Vocal (as Abigail Haness)
Brenda Russell - Background Vocal
Madeline Kahn - Background Vocal Fade

Produced by Brooks Arthur

Gene Page - String Arrangement (3), String Conduction (3), Horn Arrangement (3), Horn Conduction (3)
Paul Buckmaster - All Strings, Woodwinds & Horns Arrangements and Conduction (except track 3)
Melissa Manchester - Background Vocals Arrangement (10)
Bob Margouleff - Electronic Synthesizer Programming (4)

Bob Merritt - Engineer
Brooks Arthur - Engineer
David Latman - Assistant Engineer
David Thoener - Additional Recording Assistant Engineer (The Record Plant East, New York)

Recording Studios:
The Record Plant, Los Angeles (primary recording location)
The Record Plant East, New York (additional recording)

Ivy Skoff – Production Coordinator

Management: Connie Pappas, John Reid Ent.

Tony Lane - Art Director, Design
Anne Garner - Design
Claude Mougin - Photography
David Alexander - Sleeve Photo

Track 2:
“Special Thanks to Vini Poncia”.

Track 3:
“Special Thanks to Tony Orlando for his Vocal Solo”.

Track 4:
“Special Thanks to Marvin Hamlisch for his Creative Assistance Throughout the Recording of this Song”.

Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8:
“Begonia Melodies, Inc.”.

“This album could not have been made without the help and encouragement received from my FRIENDS… who are, and will always be, my music. // And some very special thank you’s… To Bruce Roberts, whose creativity and support helped get me through… To Joe Smith, Steve Wax, Norman Weiser, Harold Orenstein and Richard Perry for their belief… and, of course, to Brooks. // And to my husband, Andrew; to Anita and Marci for giving me their love and the space for me to be.”.

“This album is dedicated to the memory of my father, Elias Bayer, with love.”.

Songwriters:
Peter Allen
Carole Bayer Sager
Marvin Hamlisch
Melissa Manchester
Bette Midler
Bruce Roberts
Johnny Vastano

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Carole Bayer Sager - …Too
Elektra 6E-151 (1978) - US LP

One…

1 - To Make You Smile Again
2 - It’s The Falling In Love
3 - Peace In My Heart
4 - Shadows
5 - You’re Interesting*

Too…

6 - There’s Something About You*
7 - It Doesn’t Add Up*
8 - I Don’t Wanna Dance No More
9 - One Star Shining*
10 - I’m Coming Home Again

Carole Bayer Sager - Vocals, Calliope
Lee Sklar - Bass (5, 6, 7, 9)*
David Hungate - Bass
Reinie Press - Bass
Richard Davis - Acoustic Bass
Jim Hughart - Electric Bass
Ed Greene - Drums (2, 6)
Russ Kunkel - Drums (5, 7)
Jim Gordon - Drums
Jeff Porcaro - Drums
Jim Keltner - Drums (9, 10)
Steve Lukather - Guitar, Electric Guitar
Thom Rotella - Acoustic Guitar
Lee Ritenour - Electric Guitar, Guitar
Ira Newborn - Acoustic Guitar, Guitar
Johnny Vastano - Guitar
Jay Graydon - Guitar
Richie Zito - Guitar
Marvin Hamlisch - Piano
David Foster - Keyboards, Synthesizer
Melissa Manchester - Piano, Background Vocals
Steve Porcaro - Synthesizer
Bruce Roberts - Piano, Background Vocals
Craig Doerge - Fender Rhodes
Skip Redwine - Piano
Michel Rubini - Fender Rhodes
Nino Tempo - Tenor Saxophone
Art Smith - Ocarina
Jerry Hey - Trumpet
Gary Grant - Trumpet
Bill Reichenbach - Trombone
George Bohanon - Trombone (as George Bohannon)
Kim Hutchcroft - Reeds
Larry Williams - Reeds
Steve Forman - Percussion
Alan Estes - Percussion (7, 10)
Jennifer Sloan - Little Girl Vocalist
Michael McDonald - Background Vocal (as Mike McDonald)
Bill Champlin - Background Vocals
Alice Cooper - Background Vocal
Brenda Russell - Background Vocals
Carmen Twillie - Background Vocal (as Carmen Twillee)
Vennette Gloud - Background Vocal (as Weddy Gloud)
David Lasley - Background Vocal
Luther Vandross - Background Vocal (as Luther Van Dross)

Produced by Brooks Arthur

Don Costa - Arrangement (1), Conduction (1)
David Foster - Arrangements (2, 8), Conduction (2, 8)
Paul Buckmaster - String Arrangement (3), String Conduction (3), Arrangement (7)
David Campbell - Synthesizer Arrangement (5), String Arrangements (6, 9), String Conduction (9), Arrangement (7)
Marvin Hamlisch - Arrangements (7, 10), Conduction (10)
Jerry Hey - Horn Arrangement (8)
Dick Hazard - Orchestration (10)

Bob Merritt - Engineer
Brooks Arthur - Engineer
David Latman - Assistant Engineer
Ira Leslie - Additional Assistant Engineer (Heider’s)
Gabe Veltri - Additional Assistant Engineer (Studio 55)

Recording Studios:
The Record Plant, Los Angeles (primary recording location)
Wally Heider Studios, March 22nd, 1978 (live) (1), February 21st, 1978 (live) (10)
Wally Heider’s, Los Angeles (additional recording)
Studio 55, Los Angeles (additional recording)

Bernie Grundman - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
A&M Recording Studios

Jill Harris - Production Coordinator

Ron Coro - Design
Ethan Russell - Photography

Track 7:
“Arranged by Paul Buckmaster, David Campbell and Marvin Hamlisch (it doesn’t add up!)”.

“This album was mixed with the use of the Aphex Aural Exciter”.

“Special guests: (courtesy of)
Jay Graydon (...)
Bill Champlin (...)
Alice Cooper and Mike McDonald (...)
David Hungate, Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro (...)
Melissa Manchester (...)
Brenda Russell (...)
Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (...)
Craig Doerge, Russ Kunkel and Lee Sklar (...)
Michel Rubini (...)
Richard Davies (...).”.

“To Joe Smith and Steve Wax, thank you again for understanding when “not” to push the button. // To Marvin Hamlisch whose creative talents were given “freely” above and beyond… Brooks and I are ever grateful. // To Shep Gordon, Bert Padell, Harold Orenstein, Carole Pinckes, thank you for your ears. // To Melissa, Peter, Bruce, David and Johnny, what can I say… nothing without your music. // To Adrien, Madeline, Margie and Wendy, thank you for your love. // To Brooks Arthur, whose confidence guided me through album one and whose love has guided me through… Too.”

“This album is dedicated to my mother, Anita Bayer, who wanted to call this album “Carole Bayer sings songs her mother taught her.””.

Songwriters:
Carole Bayer Sager
Peter Allen
Alice Cooper
David Foster
Marvin Hamlisch
Melissa Manchester
Bruce Roberts
Johnny Vastano

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Carole Bayer Sager - Sometimes Late At Night
Boardwalk Records FW 37069 (1981) - US LP

Side One

1 - Prologue
2 - I Won’t Break*
3 - Just Friends
4 - Tell Her*
5 - Somebody’s Been Lying*
6 - On The Way To The Sky
7 - You And Me (We Wanted It All)*

Side Two

8 - Sometimes Late At Night*
9 - Wild Again*
10 - Easy To Love Again*
11 - Stronger Than Before*
12 - You Don’t Know Me*
13 - Reprise

Carole Bayer Sager - Vocals
Lee Sklar - Bass (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)*
Reinie Press - Bass
Jeff Porcaro - Drums (2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11)
Jim Keltner - Drums (3, 5, 8, 12)
Dennis St. John - Drums
Lee Ritenour - Guitars, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar
Paul Jackson - Guitars
Tim May - Acoustic Guitar
Fred Tackett - Acoustic Guitar
Neil Diamond - Guitar
Richard Bennett - Guitar
Doug Rhone - Guitar
Steve Lukather - Guitar
Jay Graydon - Electric Guitar
Michael Lang - Fender Rhodes, Piano
Burt Bacharach - Piano, Synthesizer
Ed Walsh - Synthesizers
David Foster - Fender Rhodes, Synthesizer
Ian Underwood - Synthesizer
Tom Hensley - Piano
Alan Lindgren - Synthesizer
George Young - Saxophone
Warren Luening - Fluegel Horn
Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion (4, 5, 11)
King Errisson - Percussion
Vince Charles - Percussion
Richard Page - Background Vocals
Steve George - Background Vocals
Michael Jackson - Background Vocals
Franne Golde - Background Vocal
Joann Harris - Background Vocal
Melissa Manchester - Background Vocals
Bruce Roberts - Background Vocals
Vennette Gloud - Background Vocals

Produced by Burt Bacharach and Brooks Arthur (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Produced by Michael Jackson & Burt Bacharach (3)
Produced by Neil Diamond & Dennis St. John (6)

Burt Bacharach - Arrangements (2, 5, 8, 9, 12), String Arrangement (3), Ending (7)
Marvin Hamlisch - Arrangement (7)
David Foster - String Arrangements (4, 10), Arrangement (11)
Jerry Hey - Horn Arrangements (4, 10)
Frank De Caro - Musical Contractor

Bob Merritt - Engineer, Remixing Engineer
Gabe Veltri - Engineer (3)
Bill Schnee - Remixing Engineer
James Guthrie - Mixing Engineer (3)
Tim Dennen - Assistant Engineer
David Bianco - Additional Assisting Engineer
Chris Tergesen - Additional Assisting Engineer, Assisting Engineer (Wally Heider’s, Los Angeles and Evergreen Recording, Los Angeles)

Recording Studios:
Studio 55, Los Angeles
Record Plant, Los Angeles
The Hit Factory, New York (additional recording)
Wally Heider’s, Los Angeles (additional recording)
Evergreen Recording, Los Angeles (additional recording)

Bernie Grundman - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
A&M Recording Studios, Los Angeles

Kim Seiniger - Production Coordinator

Chris Whorf/Art Hotel - Art Direction
Dick Zimmerman - Photography
Armando - Hair & Makeup

“Burt Bacharach played on the Blüthner piano supplied by the Kasimoff-Blüthner Piano Co. - Hollywood”.

“This album was mixed with the use of the Aphex Aural Exciter.”.

“Special Thanks:
To Neil and Joyce Bogart without whose concept this album would never have been made.”.

Songwriters:
Carole Bayer Sager
Peter Allen
Burt Bacharach
Neil Diamond
Bruce Roberts

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