The American singer, songwriter and actress Bette Midler was born in Honolulu on this day 1945. The singer has performed on Broadway, appeared in movies and has had many hits including The Rose, Wind Beneath My Wings and From a Distance.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1531 01/12/2020
The 2nd album, Dub Housing, by American post-punk band Pere Ubu, is considered their finest work. A darker LP than their debut, a commercial failure, although for many a hugely influential album. The cover shows the building where the band lived while making the LP. |
 No.1181 01/12/2019
The 4th Fairport Convention album Liege And Lief is 50 years old this month! The English folk band released 3 LPs in the UK in 1969, with LAL combining electric instruments with traditional folk. Includes the great Matty Groves. Defining folk release? |
 No.817 01/12/2018
50 years ago today The Monkees released Head, the soundtrack to their movie of the same name! it was the album to feature Peter Tork, for nearly 20 years. At under 30 minutes, it features just 6 full songs, including the wonderful Porpoise Song, and sound bites from the movie. |
 No.452 01/12/2017
The 2nd Jimi Hendrix Experience LP Axis: Bold as Love is 50 years old today. Rolling Stone described it “the finest voodoo album that any rock group has produced to date.” Includes Little Wing, Castles Made of Sand and Bold as Love. |