No auto tuner, no high definition voice synthesizer, no flash, no foolishness. Just beautiful Bette and her ethereal voice. Timeless.

@tonyhartline71

8 жыл бұрын

+Rush Grey A-men to that!!!

@southernrail4254

8 жыл бұрын

AMEN.

@barefootluis2861

8 жыл бұрын

@rushgrey well said!

@hammycats6919

7 жыл бұрын

Rush Grey oh you are so right. angelic voice is just heavenly.

@mykalturner8054

7 жыл бұрын

Rush Grey amen

This song is so beautiful. The writing is immaculate, not a single wasted word. I’m not even really a fan of Bette milder but this is easily one of my favorite songs ever.

@samael9445

9 ай бұрын

How so very true ❤

My mom would always think of me when this came on the radio..She called me long distance once and when I answered, I knew it was her and we listened together...a memory I cherish...miss and love you always Mom

This song gets me every time.

@rdspafford

7 жыл бұрын

One of the most heavily nostalgic songs ever...especially when Bette sings it.

that is what you call good music

The purest voice. She sings with real emotion every time and with such dynamics. A lot of singers just sound like they are wailing a majority of the time and it gets fatiguing to listen to. Bette can whisper, shout, and portray a variety of real emotion with her voice. What an inspiration she is!

@AlanTdot

Ай бұрын

you believe every word she says. This is forever her song.

I cannot EVER hear this song and not cry...

@marial.rapaglia4041

5 жыл бұрын

I KNOW ME TOO THE SAME.

@mikefarrell9796

4 жыл бұрын

Feels good to cry wen no one sees

@mikefarrell9796

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer Rubin

@missmew3499

3 жыл бұрын

Me either. It's just so beautiful and raw.

Bette Midler has one of the beautiful voices in the world and her version of The Rose is my favorite. It's so beautiful.

Shes simply divine,!!!! Her voice gives me chills

Well when I listen to this I think of my son who has passed. I never got to hold him or give him a hug or kiss. I miss and love you.Dad

@Bbatsonjohn

10 жыл бұрын

Very sorry

@Joe-on7zj

10 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@shirleybrown9219

10 жыл бұрын

He knows God Bless

@Bbatsonjohn

10 жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry for your loss Joe. May God bless you and yours.

@kennethholland2006

7 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he knows.

The Rose The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, "Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?" I laughed and enthusiastically responded, "Of course you may!" and she gave me a giant squeeze. "Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?" I asked. She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel." No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age. I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me. After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, "I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know." As we laughed she cleared her throat and began: "We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success, and they are: You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it!" There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change." Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets." She concluded her speech by courageously singing "The Rose." She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the years end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be. Remember, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY, GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. Top Of The Morning Beautiful People,do have a fruitful day ahead. Much Love Inspire Someone Today; Feel Free to Share.

@mr.t-klas8282

10 жыл бұрын

Is a beautyful story...never is too late...never surrender....never....that was a beautyful story.....

@sydandtaytum

6 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this story. i really needed it.

@sarahgellner3318

6 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing! Thank you for inspiring us!

@mariatheresaberioso2215

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story.

@harmony4real223

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful I’m in tears what a Blessing for you to have had a life changing moment. Be safe and bless!

My mom wrote music. When I was little she sang this song so much I thought it was one of hers. But because she sang it so much I love it very much

@60panhead1

5 жыл бұрын

great comment

@kennithumperovitch1312

Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful song from such a silly woman!

This is my favorite piece of music. My son learned how to whistle it when he was about 8 and I enjoyed it every day when he got off the school bus until he finished High School. He still knows how to make me smile with the whistling but nothing beats Bette voice and soul her rendition of "The Rose". I am now 65 and can only hope that my children hear the lyrics and Bette's gift.

@lynnwilliams2468

6 жыл бұрын

Let's see who really knows what the movie was about

@lynnwilliams2468

6 жыл бұрын

It I should say who

this was sang at my moms funeral she loved it cant believe she has been gone 6 years love you moma

The Rose was played at my husband's funeral. He always told me he wanted it sung at his funeral. He loved this song and so do I.

Every line meaningful, beautiful. And genuine. Tears? Yup. Every time. And still worth it. Thanks Bette!

I forgot how good this song was. Well done Ms. Midler

Love is for everone. Beautiful , Moving , Romantic song! No one can compare!

Everytime she makes me cry

Performing this song in elementary school will always be one of my greatest memories. It also makes me extremely emotional. I love “the Rose“. 🌹 I L💜VE Bette.

This song relaxes me. When all else dies and i'm holding on by a string. I believe that i'm a late bloomer.

i love this lady she makes you feel good no matter how bad your life is

One of the few songs that gives me chills EVERY time. Absolutely incredible.

My mother played this at my brother Jamie's funeral! Definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever written! ♥RIP JAMIE♥

My fav song ever. Bette just hits your heart with this. Beautiful. Love is a flower with you the only seed.

Bette you nailed that song, sent chills all over me, so much emotions.

They (the church) sang this song for my mom when she passed away on Sept. 15th, 1985. I miss her so much. :-( I love you mom with all my Wussum (Heart)

@cooklee8852

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debbie. :-)

Still listening 2023. Thank you Bette Milder for the memories ✌️❤️🌼

Just got done watching "Ruthless People" and I just had to hear this song again!!! I love Bette Midler! I grew up with her music and it was the best time of my life to be young during the best music era of mankind! She is so beautiful and with such a wonderful voice too!

@ErandiJayasinghe

9 жыл бұрын

Indeed agreed..... what a gifted voice... made me insane

@thegreatgizmo3590

8 жыл бұрын

+Elizabeth Gaspodnetich The greatest ever

@koalabay08

8 жыл бұрын

+Elizabeth Gaspodnetich no the late 60's and early 70s were the best

@elizabethgaspodnetich9676

8 жыл бұрын

Koala Bay You are right about that too!! Up until 1976 my whole world was fun, sun and tons of good music!! My mom was a big Jim Reeves fan when I was very young and I can still sing all the words to all of his songs! Then the Beatles were on the Ed Sullivan show, and we all went bonkers. Peace and rock-n-roll!!

@koalabay08

8 жыл бұрын

i'd go back to the 70's if I could

Some say love, it is a river That drowns the tender reed. Some say love, it is a razor That leaves your soul to bleed. Some say love, it is a hunger, An endless aching need. I say love, it is a flower, And you its only seed. It's the heart afraid of breaking That never learns to dance. It's the dream afraid of waking That never takes the chance. It's the one who won't be taken, Who cannot seem to give, And the soul afraid of dyin' That never learns to live. When the night has been too lonely And the road has been too long, And you think that love is only For the lucky and the strong, Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun's love In the spring becomes the rose...❤

@jntranch2004

6 жыл бұрын

thank you for these wonderful words. means so much more

@SUGAR_XYLER

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-ep6mh4qz2e 😁 I found the *impaired hearing section*

Wow. This is the first time I saw this performed live by Miss Midler. It gave me chills, and a lump in my throat. What a lovely, sad, and hope inspiring song sung so beautifully

The Rose. BEAUTIFUL SONG. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

What a beautiful song, so so lovely, heart warming, emotional, just beautiful. Makes me think of every one I love and makes me realize what a sad world it would be without music

Amazing and heart breaking. Rest in peace, Janis. And a wonderful performance, Bett.

WOW! This was GREAT 20 years ago & Still ROCKS!!!!!!!!

What a voice and what a woman! I love that song, it takes me back to happy times when I was young with no worries. If only I could press another button on my phone and turn back time,if only. From Birkenhead uk 🇬🇧

Wow! Her singing is MAGICAL... She has a very YOUTHFUL voice.... It's like all she had to say was HOCUS POCUS and voila pure awesomeness ;)

Bette Midler will always remain one of the best singers in the world, her voice is so effortless and powerful at the same time just amazing!

What a beautiful and amazing song! For true an EVERGREEN! Thank you Bette Middler!♥️

My Mothers Favorite Song Ever!!! Yes Im Balling my eyes out Again!!

when i first heard this song it touched my heart profoundly that i knew only the most beautiful woman could sing this song and when i saw her perform this, i saw an angel, thank you Bette Midler for being a beauty inside and out...♡♡Melissa

I will forever remember the first time I heard you sing this song, it touched my heart! Thank you!

The Rose! Only Betty Midler can sing this number!

I love when artists finally sing the song or present their work the way they choose. I love this.

Midler picks top notch material. So many of her hits are some of the best written poetry of the era,

I used to sing this when I was pregnant with my son - one of my favorite songs of all time!

Great Voice and song writing. And that smile..one of the best.

One of my favourite songs . She sings it beautifully

@samael9445

5 ай бұрын

Yes!!!

This song was played at my mothers funeral, 3 years ago. It still makes me cry..

dedicated to my grandson Jack " my boy Jack" xxx RIP

@jeffmike.ed.d

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry Bud.

@mathiass1999

7 жыл бұрын

May he rest in peace

@kearl3490

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry. I have no words, only tears.

Absolutely adore this song and wish Pink would duet with Bette Midler and sing this - incredible song x

THIS WAS GOING TO BE MY WEDDING SONG MANY YEARS AGO; HAD MY DRESS; HALL RENTED; THE WHOLE 9 YARDS- I ENDED UP LEAVING- A SITUATION THAT STARTED VERY GOOD; TURNED BAD.I CAN LISTEN TO IT NOW & APPECRITE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS- FOR A LONG TIME I COULDNT. :) IT REALLY IS A GEOGOUS LOVE SONG:)

Beautiful. Simple, yet creates so many emotions.

Bette is a true entertainer.

@christineadams1284

7 жыл бұрын

I've seen her twice in Vegas, Fabulous. .

THE DIVINE miss m ,,,,superb actress,comedienne & singer~

Is. Was. And always will be the Divine Miss. M. Good morning and thanks for posting this classic slice of Americana song.

Maravilhosa atriz,, Grande filme e grande cantora e atriz Bette..Sao Paulo-Brasil

Oh!! wow!! wow!! I love this song and the feeling she puts I've been so lonely I have no girl friend but mainly I have God in my life and that's all it matters God bless ♥♥♥♥♥

no one in the world by music or otherwise gives me the solace of listening to the wondrous bette. how I would love to see and listen to her in person. surviving a 5% chance to live, it's her voice, song and being that made me persevere to survive. God Bless you Ms Bette

Youth of May brought me here. So heartbreaking 😪💔😭

Nirvana Live Reading 1992 brought me here. Kurt Cobain sang the first few lyrics in the opening act as one of their legendary live concert...respect Bette Midler also..they both deserved music legends

@amandajane6294

8 жыл бұрын

hell yeah love my kurt!

Some say love, it is a river That drowns the tender reed Some say love, it is a razor That leaves your soul to bleed Some say love, it is a hunger An endless aching need I say love, it is a flower And you, its only seed It's the heart, afraid of breaking That never learns to dance It's the dream, afraid of waking That never takes the chance It's the one who won't be taken Who cannot seem to give And the soul, afraid of dying That never learns to live When the night has been too lonely And the road has been too long And you think that love is only For the lucky and the strong Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun's love In the spring becomes the rose

une rose au coeur de mes années 80. En plus la partition de piano est jouable ... j'adore !

God! I don't think I ever heard such beautiful voice singing such beautiful song. Love you Bette.

For my mum .May you're love always be in the arms of. Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Criterion just announced a Blu-Ray release of The Rose in May. That's awesome news! Beautiful song and great film too!!

To my mom - i miss you so much! Bette is an angel- on loan from up high. Hear the angel voice

one of the most beautifully written and beautifully sung song of all time!

Well done , Bette Midler !!!

for my son steven missing you son

@littlebopeeps5852

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss 💜

@kearl3490

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you, dearest Julia. I pray your broken heart is healing, I know it will never be the same...

Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this from Bette. 1 in a million songs!

I love the melody and every words of this song! No one can sing this song better than Bette Midler. I love "The Rose"

Ms. you can sing anything and make it awesome. love you

This song hits the very heart & soul

@muana13

5 жыл бұрын

@Joan Shackelly ....d'accord ...

oh, cause he is amazing and the way that he was nervous was shocking and then he sing so so good! was really emotional!

Awe Honey, I don't know you but my heart goes out you and your family ... stay strong cause she's in a better place with the good Lord and you'll see her again soon

I am playing this for a wedding in a couple of weeks and the bride wants to walk down the aisle to this!!

BEAUTIFUL....................

Most beautiful song ever written

This is the best version.. Makes me cry every time I hear it

beautiful 💖💖💖

So beautiful!

@CarolanNathan

9 жыл бұрын

hello Jane...i lived in London for many years...a wonderful city...blessings to you and yours....

@JaneIndigoMoore

9 жыл бұрын

Carolan Nathan Thanks Carolan. Yes, London is cool , though I live a little outside in the Sussex countryside. Need nature in my life too :)

The. Rose always floors me.

What can I say?Bette Midler,she is just too good,really missing her,hopefully we will have another Bette coming soon

ALL NATURAL..sooh rare in today's music Industry

I wish she would sing this with Andre Rieu playing the violin. OMG that would be freaking amazing.

There is no one better than the Divine Miss M. I love the sheer beauty and talent of Bette. The angels blessed her with a gift others are so in awe over. Simply said, Bette is elegance.

My favorite song of all time!! Thanks and kisses.

This is the first song I played on the piano for my partner, he sadly died not long ago and now when I hear it I think of him. Will always miss him.

貴女の人生、生きざま。 歌 声最高です❗

an oldie but a goodie 🎶 makes the people come together/stronger

really beautiful song sung by a very talented and beautiful woman.

Uma ótima cantora e atriz!

This one is in my playbook for peace

Love this ACTOR an The Movie , The Rose . Is the First of my movies that I ever seen ❤

The petite great Bette Midler. I love to listen to her singing !

I just saw Bette in concert tonight, she was fucking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still gives me chills

BETTE MIDLERS BEST SONG SHE EVER SANG-SUCH A BEAUTIFUL & MEANINGFUL SONG!!

Heavenly indeed. God Bless you Bette