She’s singing about her best friend (“Beaches”) …who always was her constant “cheerleader”…but sadly passes away(spoiler alert)…this is a classic besties movie…if you aren’t balling after viewing it- something is wrong wit ya😁🕊️💜
That's not quite correct. Even before Bette was singing torch songs in bath houses, she was a Broadway musical actress. I believe she originated the role of Tzeitl, Tevye's eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof with Zero Mostel. A great artist, whether acting or singing.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1945. She appeared in her first movie, in a very small role, in 1966. The movie was called "Hawaii" and starred Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, and Gene Hackman.
A really great reaction to an amazing song, I cry every time I hear it! She’s singing about her best friend but, I won’t say anymore because you need to watch the movie “beaches” and it will all make sense💜🌈🙏🏻
I couldn’t help noticing Jay say “he” when referring to the song’s subject.. it definitely sounds like a romantic relationship but truth is this is meant to be about a supportive best friend. The song was not originally hers, but her cover was used in her 1988 film Beaches, which follows the lifelong friendship of two women. I highly recommend the movie (mainly to Amber because I know Jay isn’t much of a movie guy lol) - I promise you WILL cry. Great video as always, guys!
@@karensilvera6694 LOL sorry for the reminder… but yes it was ‘88… I wasn’t yet but I watched it for the first time a few months ago and I knew it was gonna be sad but I wasn’t ready to cry 😭
I used to come home from work and find my two youngest pre-teen daughters sitting on the floor with a box of tissues between them, watching "Beaches". I bet they watched that video 50 times and cried everytime. I have to confess, I did a fair bit of crying there at the end.
This song was played at my sister's memorial, she was a part of a medical crew that died during a flight. 😭😭 She was my big sister and my best friend. To this day this song still makes me cry. Bette Midler couldn't have sang this best. I miss her everyday. Bette Midler speaks her the Best.
This is such a beautiful song, and one that holds a special place in my heart. In 1996, I was going through a rough divorce and my youngest daughter, who was 11 at the time, told me she had a surprise for me in her room. She asked me to sit down, and she sang this song to me. When she was done, she told me not to cry (that didn't happen..there were flood waters) and that I was her hero. Still can't listen to this song without flashing back to that day and the memory it still holds in my heart.
Th for sharing. I had the same the Pain is hard to describe unless you have been there. I hope you & yr daughter are in a much better place now. God bless.
The great thing about Better Midler is she can sing major ballads like this but she can also be really fun and even raunchy! Check out her cover of that Andrews Sisters Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy or Chapel of Love. She’s an icon!
oh yeah, fun and spicy, that's the Divine Miss M! Have loved her for years. She is a singer/performer first, and then an actor. She grew up in Hawaii, and is Jewish. One of her funny lines: "It was hard growing up Jewish in a Samoan neighborhood"
If you loved this, you will really MUST listen to Bette singing “From A Distance”. I guarantee that will love it-but be sure to have your tissues ready!
This song kills me! Bette Milder is amazing. This song is from the movie “Beaches” which is the saddest movie ever. It’s about best friends. You need to watch it. Prepare to sob though. Also, The Rose is one of my favorite movies.
Bette is one of those singers like Aretha Franklin that probably doesn't even need a mic to reach the back of the cheap seats, but the timbre of her voice when she sings gently is so warm and tender.
This is a my BFF and me. she called me from the theatre just sobbing, She was the one that had the creavity I was the business, contract person. I lost her to cancer in 2004,
We had this at my mums Funeral - still brings me to tears now. In 10 years, I lost my mum, Dad and Sister - music was a big part of all their lives and is very powerful in invoking memories
When my son was born he was born 2 months early and only weighed 3lbs. The doctor said that he would not survive but he did. When he did the doctor called a radio station and told them the story and dedicated this song to my son. 34 years later my son is still alive and this song always brings tears to my eyes.
My big brother was two pounds he weighed 255pounds when he passed @59 his motto (survival )*I told he was a miracle you know what he said to me that I was the miracle I was born 2years later always look up to him good or bad he's my hero love him Larry Joe 💙🔥💙😎
@@larrysaenz8964 My son is a walking miracle as well. In 2020 during the pandemic, he had a brain aneurism and came out of it 100%. He didn't have to learn how to walk, talk or anything. He is still his old let's make everyone laugh. When he went to county jail he told the staff that he had to be on a special diet. They asked him why he thought he should get special treatment. He told them that he was pregnant and was feeding two and that he had to be put in the female dorm. They laughed. When he first met my lady almost 18 years ago the very first thing that he told her was that his dad (me) breastfed him and that I had the best-powdered milk that you would ever taste. I still don't know why he didn't pursue a career in comedy LOL.
Bette was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the movie “The Rose”. It’s theme song of the same name makes me teary every time. Same thing with “Wind Beneath My Wings” from her movie “Beaches”. Both movies are tearjerkers need at least a box of tissues for each movie❤️❤️❤️
Wind Beneath My Wings was the theme song to the movie "Beaches." It is the story of 2 women's lifelong friendship. Bette Midler plays the lead character. You guys should react to the movie. Fair warning: it is a tearjerker!
Please watch the movie as everyone is suggesting! Then give us an update as to how many boxes of tissues you went through! And also how you feel afterwards about the song and how it relates to the movie. ❤️
This is about her best friend. Remembering this from the movie Beaches I still cry when I hear this, not knowing how many people I would lose to cancer since seeing the movie.
I only have one person on my mind when I hear this song. My mother. She was in NO ONES shadow, but she most certainly tried to help me soar like an eagle. She WAS my hero, she WAS the wind beneath my wings. She still IS the person I strive to be. I love you Mom. Rest in peace.💔
So sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved mom, one year ago. Our mom, was first he rock of Gibraltar, our best friend, our love of our lives. Think of mom, everyday, it is getting better, but the hurt will always be with us. Mom is in know pain now. Mom is in heaven, with all our dearly departed family and pets. God bless you and your family. RIP- MOM, miss you so much!!
@@nickfiorenza5930 we lost my mother in May of 2015. It does get better. I keep her with me by doing my best to be like her. I might keep getting fatter if I keep cooking like her, but I'm OK with that. I'm sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. 💔
I'm a big Bette Midler fan. She's so talented. She's hysterical in Ruthless People and Outrageous Fortune. Beaches is so touching. I lost my sister way too soon and makes me think of this film. "From a Distance" is another beauty by Bette... Blessings and keep smiling. 💗💗💗
Oh boy. Dammit with this song! Always makes me cry… if you havent seen the movie that it goes with? Bette Midler in Beaches, and shes singing this about her best friend. Allllll the feels! Great reaction 🖤
Bette Midler has that wow "I didn't know that voice came from you" factor....her other favorite for me is "From A Distance". Patrick Swayze was another actor that had an excellent voice....listen to "She's Like the Wind".
Everytime i hear this song, i think of my beautiful,selfless Momma. Rest in peace Momma. The pain still hasn't subsided after 32yrs. I miss you and love just as much today. as yesterday and tomorrow. You were my Hero. Fly Momma Fly. Thank you
this song relates to Bette's character in the movie paying tribute to the friend in the movie who was there for her despite her own situation, but it could easily be a romantic love song in other scenarios other than the film storyline
I think a bunch of us are! Carol King please 🙏 I actually get sad on Fridays because I know they aren't going to have her as a reaction. I seriously get sad which is crazy because I listen to her all the time. But they are so missing out on a genius who influenced the 50s, 60s, 70s, and so on all the way to the present. It's like never listening to Elvis. I feel the earth move under my feet 🎶🎹🎹
@@ChanelStuff They reacted to it several months ago. Even said it's the best cover they've ever heard, but never did another. I was looking forward to more reactions , but since I think that they are one of the best reactors on RUclips, I'm sure there's a reason they never followed up.
Her first really big hit was a cover of " The Bugey Wugey Bugle Boy of Co. B", and another big one was "The Rose" which was from a movie based on the life of Janis Joplin!! Bette started out in the bath houses of NYC, an amazing talent and personality!! Sang to Johnny Carson on his last show!!
This song was played at my cousins funeral who died of AIDS over 25 years ago. This brings me to tears every time I hear it. He was like a brother to me, we were only 3 months apart. I loved him so much😪💔 The pain of his loss still affects me.
A couple of years ago I listened to the song the wind beneath my wings which was my best friend's favorite song who passed away of cancer in 2016 at 54... he meant so much to me for over 30 years... I was listening to it on youtube and thinking of my friend and crying and then I decided to make a comment about how much that song meant to my friend and me and told the story of his death and how I still felt devastated about his passing... This is how your loved ones communicate with you... when I posted that, Bette Midler herself commented and we talked for at least three days on her youtube channel... She was so compassionate, loving and thankful that her song meant that much... It was amazing. It brought chills to me because I knew without a doubt that my friend in the other realm put it together to have Bette and myself speaking, he knew it would help me heal. My best friend Rick was the wind beneath my wings... He always made sure I shined while walking steps behind me and yet he was so much better than I will ever be... I learned more about humility from him because he would put up with individuals I would never put up with in a million years... I try my best to think of the great times we had, but it is so hard to get out of my mind how he suffered before passing away, near the end he had large tummers coming out of his skull, he suffered so much near the end that he was begging for death because of what the chemo did to him... 🥰 TM
I dedicated this song to my BEST FRIEND/"SISTER" we were BF from diapers, she battled cancer her whole life but lost this last time, she passed away 💔 but I played her this song the night b4 she passed she was on hospice care and I like to belive she heard and understood it...a piece of me died w/her...bless yall and your channel yall r awsome ...t.y. 😍
Bless Your Heart, that had to be rough. Trust me when I tell You she Heard You, Felt You and Loves You. She will always be with you in your ❤. What a Beautiful Story of You and Your BF. God be with You and Comfort Your Soul. Much Love from California Kat ❤
I just lost one of my best friends a couple weeks ago. Before he died, he told me I was his hero for standing by him at the end of his life. I'm sure you were your friend's hero.
The movies where this was played was a tear jersey. My sister passed away from cervical cancer shortly after the movie and song came out. She was my angel who when I could never live up to my families expectations, she would hug me and make me feel like I mattered. I miss and think of her every day.
In the movie "Beaches" where this song is from, she's not singing to a man, she's singing to her life long friend Hillary played by The Great actress Barbara Hershey. 😎
Great Reaction guys. This song is from Beaches. A heavy movie. Bette also does a cover of the Rolling Stones "Beast of Burden". She kills it and Mick Jagger is in the vid.
Bette Midler was a singer first and created a personality she called "The Divine Miss M". She did stage shows like you might see in Vegas, but started singing in Gay Bathhouses in NYC with Barry Manilow (yes, the famous singer, songwriter, musician) accompanying her. Her shows were legendary! She'd dress up in almost anything and do full on dance routines with a dance troupe and she'd tell risque' jokes, ala Sophie Tucker (aka The Last of the Red Hot Mamas - singer, comedian, actress in first half of 1900's). She named her daughter, Sophie. She blew everyone away with her fabulous voice, great comedic timing, wild stage show and sassy delivery. There's old videos out there and are worth seeing.
This is from the amazing movie Beaches and the song is about her best friend not a lover, a great female friendship is what this movie is about. This song won the grammy award for song of the year and record of the year in 1989. The movie is a must watch as many others have commented here, you will need tissues when you watch it though lol. Thank you for the reaction.
Yesterday, when I was watching your re-reaction to WE ARE THE WORLD, I was just thinking "When are they going to listen to some Bette Middler" when I saw that you didn't recognize her amongst the other artists. A great vocalist who sure knows how to communicate emotions.
Bette Midler, though she has a great voice (and if you watch the We Are the World video again, you'll see Bette in the choir), she's best known as a comedic actress. In 1976 she was nominated for an Oscar for "The Rose", which spawned a hit song of the same name. She was in many big films in the 80s and 90s, such as Ruthless People, Outrageous Fortune, Get Shorty, and, of course, Hocus Pocus. Her nickname for decades has been "The Divine Miss M". For your next Bette song, she did a duet with Mick Jagger, a cover of the Rolling Stones' song "Beast of Burden". "From a Distance" is also a classic.
I love her in concert! What a show. You can probably find some concert footage here. She wrote a book, A View From A Broad back in the 80s. It's a great read. Barry Manilow was her piano player when they started out. She's been an advocate of the LGBT from way back. Great woman! An idol.
I've always said that Bette Midler is one of the few artists that literally spills her soul in every note she sings. Very few artists can do that. Watch the movie; it gives this song its context. Beaches. Total chick flick, but you leave going "I'm not crying."
I was my wife's 24/7 caregiver for 20 1/2 years and part time for about 5 years earlier. She passed 2 years ago. Without getting into the details as I would be administering to her she used to bring this song up and tell me I was her hero but given how she dealt with her circumstance she was the real hero.
She was known as The Divine Miss M back in the 70's..and is legendary for her live shows.....so many more songs to listen to..... Boogie Woogie Buggle Boy is none on my favourites lol... live.
In 1992, Johnny Carson chose Bette to be his final guest when he retired. She sang "One more for my Baby." She won an Emmy for that performance. It is AWESOME!
The song was used in the movie "Beaches." It fit the movie well. Or maybe the movie fit the song. "Wings" was written in the early 1980's and recorded by several artists prior to this recording by Bette Midler.
This comes from the movie "beaches" which she stars in. It is my go to cry movie. When you just need to get something out of your system. I usually can't get through this song without crying..😫
Bette is an amazing talent. You might also want to check out: "Only in Miami", "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (an excellent cover of the '40's Andrews' Sisters song) and "The Rose". They don't call her the Divine Miss M. for nothing!
My niece was born with numerous severe birth defects the doctors told us to make funeral arrangements because she would not live out the day. We had them play this song over and over again in the room this song makes me sob. i am sure the nurses were sick of that song but we didn't care. I will always believe that song willed her back she was so so strong and fought so so hard. But the doctor's still said she would die her defects were to great. But she proved them all wrong. We just celebrated her birthday on April the 6th just yesterday she is my entire world i wish to God i had her strength she is amazing after 25 surgeries she is still here. She can't walk so she zooms around in her wheelchair. she was born with club foot, and she is unable to have children etc. after all that she has been through she still smiles no matter how bad things get she keeps going. She is my hero and my person and i am so grateful for her everyday. She keeps me flying even when my own wings refuse to fly.
Such a beautiful song from such a beautiful voice. Bette Midler is truly amazing, and I am so glad to see you guys react to her. I have always loved this song, just as I've always loved the movie for which she recorded it. The movie is called Beaches, and it stars Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. You guys have to watch that! As for my recommendation this time, I was going to suggest "The Rose," but since you said you've reacted to that already on patreon, I'm going to recommend something else instead. "The Rose" . . . by Conway Twitty. It's the same song as Bette Midler's, but Conway's version brings something new and amazing to the song (and, if I'm going to be honest, as much as I love Bette Midler, I actually like Conway Twitty's version of "The Rose" even more than hers). I have no doubt whatsoever that you guys will both love it.
We played this at my moms funeral. I am crying so hard now. I miss my momma so much! I love this song it always takes me back to when she was alive but very sick she wanted to hear this song all of the time. So it is so fitting that I hear it today. I have been a cry baby all day. Thanks again for this!! 😢😢😢💕💕
Like many others, we played this song at my mother's funeral and, to this day, it always brings tears. You'll always be my hero Mom. Thanks for being the wind beneath my wings.
Bette Midler did a movie years ago called “The Rose”. It’s believed to be based on Janice Joplin. Great movie. You really need to watch that movie. Bette is amazing in that part
Almost every time I talked to my dad I would ask him ... "Did you ever know that you were my Hero?" He would say yes , I sure do. I lost my father in 2021 and I sit watching this with extreme tears rolling down my face. I miss him every single day.
This song means everything to me my niece and nephew died at 3 and 6 years old in a fire 🔥 I’m so devastated fly my beautiful angels 😇 🙏may god bless you ❤
Bette got her start, and intro, singing in gay bath houses in New York City. Her early stuff was very different, and like Donna Summer, was campy and sometimes haughty!! Listen to her version of Buggy Woogy Bugle Boy!! 🎆🎼😜😋 And indeed her first album “The Divine Ms M” from 1972, is totally wonderful!!
Hocus Pocus is one if my favourite films. And I agree with you Amber, that her version of "I put a spell on you" is the best 👌. This is a great song too. It makes you feel like you're on cloud 9. ☁️ Bette Midler is a super talented lady.
even though I had very hard days. when I saw her down, I told her how proud I was of her and that she was stronger than all of us. but she told me that inside she was broken too and that I gave her the strength to go on. , and I never knew that until my graduation day. it changed my life in that moment. thank you for playing this and uplifting me again. today you both are the wind beneith my wings God bless.
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She’s singing about her best friend (“Beaches”) …who always was her constant “cheerleader”…but sadly passes away(spoiler alert)…this is a classic besties movie…if you aren’t balling after viewing it- something is wrong wit ya😁🕊️💜
If you haven't seen Beaches, it's a must. The lyrics fit the movie perfectly. And it will break your heart. It's the epitome of a "best friend" movie.
100%
I was definitely going to suggest the same. It’s a real female Friday movie. Grab your besties and tissues Amber you will cry.
Absolutely!
It’s an Awesome movie!! I’ve watched it too many times to count! The girl from Blossom plays Bett Midler as a little girl.
Bring a box of tissues!
Every time I hear her sing this song I start crying… the movie Beaches….
Same
She sang that at the memorial for 911, perfection
This movie still makes me bawl
She started as a singer in gay bathhouses with Barry Manilow as piano accompanist, and after gaining fame as a singer, she entered acting.
Yep! I remember her from way back. She was also Johnny Carson's last guest on his retirement show.
That's not quite correct. Even before Bette was singing torch songs in bath houses, she was a Broadway musical actress. I believe she originated the role of Tzeitl, Tevye's eldest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof with Zero Mostel. A great artist, whether acting or singing.
@@tomenrico6199, indeed, though she was not the original (it opened in 1964) -- she was a replacement starting in 1967 or so.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1945. She appeared in her first movie, in a very small role, in 1966. The movie was called "Hawaii" and starred Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, and Gene Hackman.
And Katey Sagal aka Peg Bundy was one of Bette's back up singers !
Bette Midler's signature and teary eyed song. She won a Grammy award for this song. Bring on more Bette,!
And you must watch the movie, Beaches!
Definatly a movie to watched. My mom and aunt were at odds. Tgey both watched the movie separatly then called each other to make up because of it🌹
A really great reaction to an amazing song, I cry every time I hear it! She’s singing about her best friend but, I won’t say anymore because you need to watch the movie “beaches” and it will all make sense💜🌈🙏🏻
Be sure to watch the original, that’s the one Bette stars in.
And have plenty of hankies ready.
Mayim Bialik played Bette as a child.
I couldn’t help noticing Jay say “he” when referring to the song’s subject.. it definitely sounds like a romantic relationship but truth is this is meant to be about a supportive best friend. The song was not originally hers, but her cover was used in her 1988 film Beaches, which follows the lifelong friendship of two women. I highly recommend the movie (mainly to Amber because I know Jay isn’t much of a movie guy lol) - I promise you WILL cry. Great video as always, guys!
I always think of my parents - they sacrifice some of their dreams to let their children fly
Was it that long ago? Argh time flies. I seriously said, wait. What? 1988? Holy crud I'm old. LOL
@@kelly9876 that’s very true! ❤️
@@karensilvera6694 LOL sorry for the reminder… but yes it was ‘88… I wasn’t yet but I watched it for the first time a few months ago and I knew it was gonna be sad but I wasn’t ready to cry 😭
I used to come home from work and find my two youngest pre-teen daughters sitting on the floor with a box of tissues between them, watching "Beaches". I bet they watched that video 50 times and cried everytime. I have to confess, I did a fair bit of crying there at the end.
This song was played at my sister's memorial, she was a part of a medical crew that died during a flight. 😭😭 She was my big sister and my best friend. To this day this song still makes me cry. Bette Midler couldn't have sang this best. I miss her everyday. Bette Midler speaks her the Best.
So sorry for your loss. My big sister is 3 years older than me and I couldn't imagine what it's like... I'm so sorry. ❤
Praying and sending condolences. I am a little sis and can't begin to imagine'
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏿
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a perfect song for your sister...
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This is such a beautiful song, and one that holds a special place in my heart. In 1996, I was going through a rough divorce and my youngest daughter, who was 11 at the time, told me she had a surprise for me in her room. She asked me to sit down, and she sang this song to me. When she was done, she told me not to cry (that didn't happen..there were flood waters) and that I was her hero. Still can't listen to this song without flashing back to that day and the memory it still holds in my heart.
Wow..reading this message brings a tear to my eye...this would be one of your life’s highlights. Thank you for sharing this with us.
What a lovely daughter you raised. ❤️
Blessings to your daughter and you
Wow what a beautiful story...thank you very much for sharing..
Th for sharing. I had the same the Pain is hard to describe unless you have been there. I hope you & yr daughter are in a much better place now. God bless.
“From A Distance”… by Bette Midler.. in this time of war in the Ukrainian, this song would apply..
Amazing vocalist….
Definitely!❤!❤!❤!!
Love that song.
Throwing my vote in as well. That's easily my favorite Bette Midler song. ❤
From A Distance is a BEAUTIFUL song!!and yes,perfect message for today's times.
Same for the Desert Storm War, radio played this constantly when the war first started, love Bette
She sang this live at Yankee Stadium in the days following 9/11, full of families of those who were killed. There aren't words for it.
SPEECHLESS
I have seen that one. Very touching and Bette was awesome as always.
Cried my eyes out at that performance!
The great thing about Better Midler is she can sing major ballads like this but she can also be really fun and even raunchy! Check out her cover of that Andrews Sisters Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy or Chapel of Love.
She’s an icon!
Also, Do You Wanna Dance and Friends.
oh yeah, fun and spicy, that's the Divine Miss M! Have loved her for years. She is a singer/performer first, and then an actor.
She grew up in Hawaii, and is Jewish. One of her funny lines: "It was hard growing up Jewish in a Samoan neighborhood"
Yes! I love the sassy side of Bette Midler best!
Beast of Burden where she's singing to Mick Jagger... I think she sings it better myself!
The "Rose" album is amazing! Great movie too!
If you loved this, you will really MUST listen to Bette singing “From A Distance”. I guarantee that will love it-but be sure to have your tissues ready!
Oh crap...another beautiful song from Ms. M
My favorite of hers.
Bette's "From A Distance" is an absolute MUST do!
This song kills me! Bette Milder is amazing. This song is from the movie “Beaches” which is the saddest movie ever. It’s about best friends. You need to watch it. Prepare to sob though.
Also, The Rose is one of my favorite movies.
Bette is one of those singers like Aretha Franklin that probably doesn't even need a mic to reach the back of the cheap seats, but the timbre of her voice when she sings gently is so warm and tender.
“ Hello In There” just kills me!
@@TheDivayentaoh yes that one gets me too
Spot on👍🏻
Though the song is so touching, you really have to see the movie "Beaches" to appreciate the story behind the song. Movie and song always make me cry.
This is a my BFF and me. she called me from the theatre just sobbing, She was the one that had the creavity I was the business, contract person. I lost her to cancer in 2004,
We had this at my mums Funeral - still brings me to tears now. In 10 years, I lost my mum, Dad and Sister - music was a big part of all their lives and is very powerful in invoking memories
Danced with my mom to this at my wedding. It was and still is a beautiful representation of our relationship growing up.
When my son was born he was born 2 months early and only weighed 3lbs. The doctor said that he would not survive but he did. When he did the doctor called a radio station and told them the story and dedicated this song to my son. 34 years later my son is still alive and this song always brings tears to my eyes.
My big brother was two pounds he weighed 255pounds when he passed @59 his motto (survival )*I told he was a miracle you know what he said to me that I was the miracle I was born 2years later always look up to him good or bad he's my hero love him Larry Joe 💙🔥💙😎
@@larrysaenz8964 My son is a walking miracle as well. In 2020 during the pandemic, he had a brain aneurism and came out of it 100%. He didn't have to learn how to walk, talk or anything. He is still his old let's make everyone laugh. When he went to county jail he told the staff that he had to be on a special diet. They asked him why he thought he should get special treatment. He told them that he was pregnant and was feeding two and that he had to be put in the female dorm. They laughed. When he first met my lady almost 18 years ago the very first thing that he told her was that his dad (me) breastfed him and that I had the best-powdered milk that you would ever taste. I still don't know why he didn't pursue a career in comedy LOL.
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Bette was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the movie “The Rose”. It’s theme song of the same name makes me teary every time. Same thing with “Wind Beneath My Wings” from her movie “Beaches”. Both movies are tearjerkers need at least a box of tissues for each movie❤️❤️❤️
Y'all definitely need to watch The Rose.
Indeed. The Rose is amazing. I like the japanese version of it from Only Yesterday too.
Wind Beneath My Wings was the theme song to the movie "Beaches." It is the story of 2 women's lifelong friendship. Bette Midler plays the lead character. You guys should react to the movie. Fair warning: it is a tearjerker!
Have the WHOLE box of Kleenex ready.
This song is so giving…giving love to someone who needs it!
I played this song at my dad’s funeral services. The words are so true about him. He was my hero.
Please watch the movie as everyone is suggesting! Then give us an update as to how many boxes of tissues you went through! And also how you feel afterwards about the song and how it relates to the movie. ❤️
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This is about her best friend. Remembering this from the movie Beaches I still cry when I hear this, not knowing how many people I would lose to cancer since seeing the movie.
This is actually a country song by Gary Morris that she redid for the movie.
I only have one person on my mind when I hear this song. My mother. She was in NO ONES shadow, but she most certainly tried to help me soar like an eagle. She WAS my hero, she WAS the wind beneath my wings. She still IS the person I strive to be. I love you Mom. Rest in peace.💔
Same. I wrote somewhere here that I had this song played at my mom's funeral. Rest in peace to all moms!
I thought the same…she was so proud of me, always in my Corner, always encouraging me in any endeavor. I love and miss you Momma
So sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved mom, one year ago. Our mom, was first he rock of Gibraltar, our best friend, our love of our lives. Think of mom, everyday, it is getting better, but the hurt will always be with us. Mom is in know pain now. Mom is in heaven, with all our dearly departed family and pets. God bless you and your family. RIP- MOM, miss you so much!!
@@nickfiorenza5930 we lost my mother in May of 2015. It does get better. I keep her with me by doing my best to be like her. I might keep getting fatter if I keep cooking like her, but I'm OK with that.
I'm sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. 💔
I'm a big Bette Midler fan. She's so talented. She's hysterical in Ruthless People and Outrageous Fortune. Beaches is so touching. I lost my sister way too soon and makes me think of this film. "From a Distance" is another beauty by Bette... Blessings and keep smiling. 💗💗💗
Yes, she's one of the best comedic actresses.
Loved Outrageous Fortune and the one she did with Lilly Tomlin...Big Business I think
@@r.rodriguez1257 yes!! I love Big Business too!! 🤣🤣🤣
She was also in The First Wife's Club.
Outrageous fortune is hilarious. She's an amazing actress her comedy timing just 👏👏👏
Oh boy. Dammit with this song! Always makes me cry… if you havent seen the movie that it goes with? Bette Midler in Beaches, and shes singing this about her best friend. Allllll the feels! Great reaction 🖤
This song always makes me think of my mom. My mom always stood back to let her husband and kids shine.
Bette Midler has that wow "I didn't know that voice came from you" factor....her other favorite for me is "From A Distance". Patrick Swayze was another actor that had an excellent voice....listen to "She's Like the Wind".
Yea too bad she's a Dem
Yes! Patrick Swayze's version was excellent! I can always tell which version is his! I've always liked it much better!
Yesss! I love this song, it's from the movie Beaches, which is a must see if you haven't seen it.
I loved that movie 🙋🏻♀️
you must see the movie "Beaches" OMG-this song will mean SO much more!! Great Movie!! It is about the friendship between two women.
Everytime i hear this song, i think of my beautiful,selfless Momma. Rest in peace Momma. The pain still hasn't subsided after 32yrs. I miss you and love just as much today. as yesterday and tomorrow. You were my Hero. Fly Momma Fly. Thank you
this song relates to Bette's character in the movie paying tribute to the friend in the movie who was there for her despite her own situation, but it could easily be a romantic love song in other scenarios other than the film storyline
Gotta say, Amber picked a glorious trio of songs to start year 2. Well done! (Still patiently waiting for some Carol King)
I think a bunch of us are! Carol King please 🙏 I actually get sad on Fridays because I know they aren't going to have her as a reaction. I seriously get sad which is crazy because I listen to her all the time. But they are so missing out on a genius who influenced the 50s, 60s, 70s, and so on all the way to the present. It's like never listening to Elvis. I feel the earth move under my feet 🎶🎹🎹
@@karensilvera6694 Have faith. They’ll get there. Jay’ll like it (at least). Amber will love it!
I got a reply when I sent a request and they said they did do one of her songs but it was blocked by RUclips.
@@valogden Bummer! Thanks for sharing that. Maybe there'll be another opportunity. Until then, we'll just keep enjoying the RSR vibes as we find 'em.
Her depiction of a Sanderson sister in “Hocus Pocus” is comic genius. She sang “”I Put a Spell on you” is one of the best covers
Have you heard Angelina Jordan's version of it? It's truly phenomenal. I think she was like 9 or 10 when she covered it
@@ChanelStuff They reacted to it several months ago. Even said it's the best cover they've ever heard, but never did another. I was looking forward to more reactions , but since I think that they are one of the best reactors on RUclips, I'm sure there's a reason they never followed up.
The movie "The Rose" is a CLASSIC!! It's a movie I'll pull out every now and again to remind me of being human.
My favorite movie of all time. Bette deserved the Oscar she didn't get....
She has such a beautiful voice.
Yes yes yes , you have to watch beaches, you will ugly cry. She's got so many ranges both acting and musically.
Her first really big hit was a cover of " The Bugey Wugey Bugle Boy of Co. B", and another big one was "The Rose" which was from a movie based on the life of Janis Joplin!! Bette started out in the bath houses of NYC, an amazing talent and personality!! Sang to Johnny Carson on his last show!!
I remember that one, She' was fabulous in that too.
And Barry Manilow was her piano player in those bath houses..lol...
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B", originally by The Andrews Sisters. Jay/Amber would like both versions.
She does a great rendition of “when a man loves a woman” in “The Rose” movie. Need to do a reaction to that version of the song!
I remember she had Johnny Carson in tears with her song!
You should react to her singing “The Rose”, will bring you to tears 😭
Apparently they did, but in their members only part. Love The Rose, and loved the movie.
This song was played at my cousins funeral who died of AIDS over 25 years ago. This brings me to tears every time I hear it. He was like a brother to me, we were only 3 months apart. I loved him so much😪💔 The pain of his loss still affects me.
Lydia: Lots n lots of hugs! Sorry for your loss😥
@@anniemhopeful1733 Thank you💕
Amber is sooo good with words. "Appreciative of letting someone shine and not dimming their spotlight".
A couple of years ago I listened to the song the wind beneath my wings which was my best friend's favorite song who passed away of cancer in 2016 at 54... he meant so much to me for over 30 years... I was listening to it on youtube and thinking of my friend and crying and then I decided to make a comment about how much that song meant to my friend and me and told the story of his death and how I still felt devastated about his passing... This is how your loved ones communicate with you... when I posted that, Bette Midler herself commented and we talked for at least three days on her youtube channel... She was so compassionate, loving and thankful that her song meant that much... It was amazing. It brought chills to me because I knew without a doubt that my friend in the other realm put it together to have Bette and myself speaking, he knew it would help me heal. My best friend Rick was the wind beneath my wings... He always made sure I shined while walking steps behind me and yet he was so much better than I will ever be... I learned more about humility from him because he would put up with individuals I would never put up with in a million years... I try my best to think of the great times we had, but it is so hard to get out of my mind how he suffered before passing away, near the end he had large tummers coming out of his skull, he suffered so much near the end that he was begging for death because of what the chemo did to him... 🥰
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Great song she also has a all time favorite The Rose
They already reviewed it.
@@MChantal76 I can’t find it then to watch it
@@TheArb9500 It's on the Patreon channel.
The Rose...From a Distance are anothers worth a look..
They already reviewed The Rose.
One of the all time great love songs/wedding songs. Bette Midler nails the vocal. One more ballad from Bette is "From a Distance."
"From a Distance" is a good one!
I dedicated this song to my BEST FRIEND/"SISTER" we were BF from diapers, she battled cancer her whole life but lost this last time, she passed away 💔 but I played her this song the night b4 she passed she was on hospice care and I like to belive she heard and understood it...a piece of me died w/her...bless yall and your channel yall r awsome ...t.y. 😍
(((Hugs))) So sorry for your loss
Bless Your Heart, that had to be rough. Trust me when I tell You she Heard You, Felt You and Loves You. She will always be with you in your ❤. What a Beautiful Story of You and Your BF. God be with You and Comfort Your Soul. Much Love from California Kat ❤
I just lost one of my best friends a couple weeks ago. Before he died, he told me I was his hero for standing by him at the end of his life. I'm sure you were your friend's hero.
@@buster9106 t.y for saying it sorry about ur friend too..
@@heidikleckawoodward20 thank you. The pain is still so raw.
The movies where this was played was a tear jersey. My sister passed away from cervical cancer shortly after the movie and song came out. She was my angel who when I could never live up to my families expectations, she would hug me and make me feel like I mattered. I miss and think of her every day.
💐Beautiful, absolutely beautiful CJ‼️
Love Bette, and this song became best pick for many a funeral, pretty sure she didn't expect that. Great song
In the movie "Beaches" where this song is from, she's not singing to a man, she's singing to her life long friend Hillary played by The Great actress Barbara Hershey. 😎
And the then child actor, Mayim Bialik, played young Bette when the kids were growing up!
Great Reaction guys. This song is from Beaches. A heavy movie. Bette also does a cover of the Rolling Stones "Beast of Burden". She kills it and Mick Jagger is in the vid.
Yes!! I forgot about Beast of Burden.....another hidden gem that was fire!!
One of my favorite videos/songs..her version of Beast of Burden!
Great song!
Bette Midler was a singer first and created a personality she called "The Divine Miss M". She did stage shows like you might see in Vegas, but started singing in Gay Bathhouses in NYC with Barry Manilow (yes, the famous singer, songwriter, musician) accompanying her. Her shows were legendary! She'd dress up in almost anything and do full on dance routines with a dance troupe and she'd tell risque' jokes, ala Sophie Tucker (aka The Last of the Red Hot Mamas - singer, comedian, actress in first half of 1900's). She named her daughter, Sophie. She blew everyone away with her fabulous voice, great comedic timing, wild stage show and sassy delivery. There's old videos out there and are worth seeing.
This is from the amazing movie Beaches and the song is about her best friend not a lover, a great female friendship is what this movie is about. This song won the grammy award for song of the year and record of the year in 1989. The movie is a must watch as many others have commented here, you will need tissues when you watch it though lol. Thank you for the reaction.
I can't watch it without a box of Kleenex.
Yesterday, when I was watching your re-reaction to WE ARE THE WORLD, I was just thinking "When are they going to listen to some Bette Middler" when I saw that you didn't recognize her amongst the other artists. A great vocalist who sure knows how to communicate emotions.
I thought the same. :)
Bette Midler, though she has a great voice (and if you watch the We Are the World video again, you'll see Bette in the choir), she's best known as a comedic actress. In 1976 she was nominated for an Oscar for "The Rose", which spawned a hit song of the same name. She was in many big films in the 80s and 90s, such as Ruthless People, Outrageous Fortune, Get Shorty, and, of course, Hocus Pocus. Her nickname for decades has been "The Divine Miss M". For your next Bette song, she did a duet with Mick Jagger, a cover of the Rolling Stones' song "Beast of Burden". "From a Distance" is also a classic.
True!
The movie that this song is from was Beaches, not The Rose!
I love her in concert! What a show. You can probably find some concert footage here. She wrote a book, A View From A Broad back in the 80s. It's a great read. Barry Manilow was her piano player when they started out. She's been an advocate of the LGBT from way back. Great woman! An idol.
She also starred in For The Boys with James Caan. I love that movie!
@@nancymunroe3672 I didn't say this was from The Rose. I just said the was a song called The Rose from the movie of the same name.
In her prime, nobody could touch Bette milder
Her vocal skills were beyond compare
And she is a lovely genuine person! Had the priviledge of meeting her back in the 70's at a party when I was 16. She was so gracious and kind.
Not Karen Carpenter
I still think she was the best Mama Rose in Gypsy on Broadway.
I mean, I ADORE me some Patti Lupone but no one does crazy like Bette.
Somebody forgor about Barbara Striesand. Both of the ladies voices are out of this world!
Bette sang this at a Memorial shortly after 9/11. How she made it through the performance speaks to her talent & beauty of soul.
I don't think you're a s*** She would look good singing the song direct like Tim. Is directly to me m a
Sure it's a nice big big boobs back on bobby's
Makes me cry...every single time. Too many people like this don't get the recognition that they deserve...
I've always said that Bette Midler is one of the few artists that literally spills her soul in every note she sings. Very few artists can do that. Watch the movie; it gives this song its context. Beaches. Total chick flick, but you leave going "I'm not crying."
...while tears are pouring down your face and you seem to be having trouble breathing
I still cry just thinking about that movie. Tearjerker is an understatement!
We played this at my sister’s funeral. It makes me both cry and smile every time I hear it still. Thanks for checking it out! ❤️
"Beaches" is an absolute must-watch, as everyone else says. She's not singing about a man, but about her best friend.
This is not her singing about her man! She is singing about her best friend a girl ..who is dying in the movie Beaches ..you need to see the movie...
I was my wife's 24/7 caregiver for 20 1/2 years and part time for about 5 years earlier. She passed 2 years ago. Without getting into the details as I would be administering to her she used to bring this song up and tell me I was her hero but given how she dealt with her circumstance she was the real hero.
Oh, sweetheart. Your comment broke my heart, but what an amazing husband you were.
Sorry for your loss
You reacted again yesterday to “We Are the World”. Bette Midler was in it also.
She was known as The Divine Miss M back in the 70's..and is legendary for her live shows.....so many more songs to listen to..... Boogie Woogie Buggle Boy is none on my favourites lol... live.
Make that the 70's.
You need to hear her sing "The Rose" a tribute to Janis Joplin.
They already reviewed it.
They said up front that they reviewed it sometime back on their Patreon so they've heard it.
In 1992, Johnny Carson chose Bette to be his final guest when he retired. She sang "One more for my Baby." She won an Emmy for that performance. It is AWESOME!
This was my song ti my mom. This is the first time listening to it since she passed almost 2 yrs ago. I'm bawling like a baby. I miss her so much.
Me too my dad is gone and was my heto❤
The song was used in the movie "Beaches." It fit the movie well. Or maybe the movie fit the song. "Wings" was written in the early 1980's and recorded by several artists prior to this recording by Bette Midler.
This comes from the movie "beaches" which she stars in. It is my go to cry movie. When you just need to get something out of your system. I usually can't get through this song without crying..😫
Bette is an amazing talent. You might also want to check out: "Only in Miami", "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (an excellent cover of the '40's Andrews' Sisters song) and "The Rose". They don't call her the Divine Miss M. for nothing!
The Rose is one of my favorites.
Bette Midler has a powerful voice. Her portrayal of Janis Joplin was unforgettable.
My niece was born with numerous severe birth defects the doctors told us to make funeral arrangements because she would not live out the day. We had them play this song over and over again in the room this song makes me sob. i am sure the nurses were sick of that song but we didn't care. I will always believe that song willed her back she was so so strong and fought so so hard. But the doctor's still said she would die her defects were to great. But she proved them all wrong. We just celebrated her birthday on April the 6th just yesterday she is my entire world i wish to God i had her strength she is amazing after 25 surgeries she is still here. She can't walk so she zooms around in her wheelchair. she was born with club foot, and she is unable to have children etc. after all that she has been through she still smiles no matter how bad things get she keeps going. She is my hero and my person and i am so grateful for her everyday. She keeps me flying even when my own wings refuse to fly.
Such a beautiful song from such a beautiful voice. Bette Midler is truly amazing, and I am so glad to see you guys react to her. I have always loved this song, just as I've always loved the movie for which she recorded it. The movie is called Beaches, and it stars Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. You guys have to watch that!
As for my recommendation this time, I was going to suggest "The Rose," but since you said you've reacted to that already on patreon, I'm going to recommend something else instead. "The Rose" . . . by Conway Twitty. It's the same song as Bette Midler's, but Conway's version brings something new and amazing to the song (and, if I'm going to be honest, as much as I love Bette Midler, I actually like Conway Twitty's version of "The Rose" even more than hers). I have no doubt whatsoever that you guys will both love it.
We played this at my moms funeral. I am crying so hard now. I miss my momma so much! I love this song it always takes me back to when she was alive but very sick she wanted to hear this song all of the time. So it is so fitting that I hear it today. I have been a cry baby all day. Thanks again for this!! 😢😢😢💕💕
From the movie soundtrack to “Beaches”. The song depicts her relationship to her best friend. We can all relate to that.
Like many others, we played this song at my mother's funeral and, to this day, it always brings tears. You'll always be my hero Mom. Thanks for being the wind beneath my wings.
Such a beautiful voice her tones is so rich and powerful.
this song has turned into and daddy/daughter dance at wsddings. itcame from her movie , beaches, and she's singing about her long time best friend.
Bette Midler did a movie years ago called “The Rose”. It’s believed to be based on Janice Joplin. Great movie. You really need to watch that movie. Bette is amazing in that part
This was my mom's favorite song and she passed away in 2017 from Cancer. I cry every time I hear this song. Thank you for reacting to this song.
Her, "From a Distance" touching, and I think now an elevating song for today.
Almost every time I talked to my dad I would ask him ... "Did you ever know that you were my Hero?" He would say yes , I sure do. I lost my father in 2021 and I sit watching this with extreme tears rolling down my face. I miss him every single day.
This song brings a tear to my eyes every time I hear it because she puts so much emotion in this song .
Huge talent. She was part of "We are the World" as well.
Such a beautiful song. ❤️
This song means everything to me my niece and nephew died at 3 and 6 years old in a fire 🔥 I’m so devastated fly my beautiful angels 😇 🙏may god bless you ❤
This song makes me think of my Dad who passed away 8 years ago !
This is one of two epic inspirational songs that Bette Midler gave us. Next Stop: "From a Distance."
Great artist. Her take on "Beast of Burden" is something to see!
If you love Bette’s version of I Put a Spell on you, you have to hear Annie Lennox’s version…she rips the roof off that song.
From 'Beaches' best best friend movie ever.
Bette got her start, and intro, singing in gay bath houses in New York City.
Her early stuff was very different, and like Donna Summer, was campy and sometimes haughty!!
Listen to her version of Buggy Woogy Bugle Boy!! 🎆🎼😜😋
And indeed her first album “The Divine Ms M” from 1972, is totally wonderful!!
I always relate this song to someone who has died. I think of my mom. This song was sung at the end of the movie Beaches after a sad scene.
Me too - my mom.
Her movie "The Rose" would be up Amber's alley, since she plays a very Janis Joplin-like singer.
Hocus Pocus is one if my favourite films. And I agree with you Amber, that her version of "I put a spell on you" is the best 👌.
This is a great song too. It makes you feel like you're on cloud 9. ☁️ Bette Midler is a super talented lady.
even though I had very hard days. when I saw her down, I told her how proud I was of her and that she was stronger than all of us. but she told me that inside she was broken too and that I gave her the strength to go on. , and I never knew that until my graduation day. it changed my life in that moment. thank you for playing this and uplifting me again. today you both are the wind beneith my wings God bless.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PERFOMANCE AND SONG BY MS M . I'm 73 and getting chills. THE MOVIE WAS ONE OF THE BEST , MUST WATCH