Performer Notes:

• Liner Note Author: Jay Landers .
• Arranger: Barry Manilow.
• JACKPOT: THE BEST BETTE covers the entirety of Bette Midler's career, starting with her iconic self-titled 1972 debut. All of Midler's biggest hits are here, from "Do You Wanna Dance" and "Beast of Burden" to the enormous ballad smashes "Wind Beneath My Wings," "The Rose," and "From A Distance." However, the 20 tracks also include less widely known fan favorites like Midler's sensitve reading of John Prine's "Hello In There" and a lullaby-like reading of "Baby Mine," originally from Walt Disney's DUMBO. Rarities include the swinging Christmas tune "Cool Yule" and a stark demo of "Something Your Heart Has Been Telling Me."

Professional Reviews: Dirty Linen (p.66) - "A soulful take on the Temptations' 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),' a scorching, electric-guitar-driven, version of the Rolling Stones' 'Beast of Burden,' and a heartfelt rendition of Julie Gold's 'From a Distance' show Midler's flexibility."

Producer: Don Was, Barry Mason, Geogre Haslam, Joel Dorn, Ahmet Ertegun, Marc Shaiman, Paul Rothchild, Robert Kraft, Arif Mardin, Barry Manilow

Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo

Country: USA

Studio/Live: Studio

Release Date: 22 September, 2008

Label: Rhino Records (USA)

Dimensions: 14.2 x 1 x 12.7 centimeters (0.05 kg)