Bette Midler - Beast Of Burden (Official Music Video)

You're watching the official music video for Bette Midler's cover of the Rolling Stones hit "Beast of Burden" from the 1983 album "No Frills". The video features an appearance by a very special guest..

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[debracaples]

I can barely stand to listen to the Stones' version since that happy day I saw Bette hammer down on this tune. Love ya, broad!

[tamarapetrov]

Bette was right..she does sing it better than anyone :D

[patrickmcpherson]

This has to be my favorite Stones cover. I loved back in '84 and still love it today. I wish Bette had done more music like this.

[ShatnerLover]

I love everything about this. I find this song incredibly sexy and her rendition is fantastic. Plus, this video is hilarious. I love that Mick was in it and danced with her. His dancing always makes me swoon

[wenyicvs]

Her vocal range is impossible. Divine.

[meya]

Bette Midler is truly one of the most power house female singers of all time.  No auto tune want to be singers back then.

[celestinesantos]

This is SO 80's, absolutely perfect

[ziweiyuan]

The little acting vignette at the beginning always has and probably always will crack me up. From the dramatic music to the tabloid headlines to Mick and Bette's performances...it's just pure gold.

[rachelhannah]

Mick is too adorable for words. And Bette is super cute also! This video just brings a big ol' smile to my face.

[buckybucky]

Mic walking through the crowd doing his moves is just classic!

[ArmandoMPR]

What an honor it is to have other artists cover your songs. Bette did a great job!

[aliciawimalasuriya]

Hot hot hot both Bette and Mick, he is sooo cool and Bette is the best. Love this song. No one could do it better than these 2.

[jondunmore]

Back then, I thought, "Man, Mick Jagger looks old!" but now I'm thinking: "Jesus - look how young Jagger looks!"

[busterburns]

One of the BEST videos from the 80's. I always liked this one.

[rogerdou]

I love when they pair up singing legends. These 2 look like they're having so much fun & we are too.

[janpoulsen]

Its just impossible not to love this wonderful wonderful woman. What a voice.

[bethcrumpton]

OMG, I had totally forgotten about this!!! It's so campy, but I love it!!
And I love how Bette opens the song "NOW WRITE THIS DOWN!!

[olyndgaard]

Only ONE person can sing this with this kind of energy....and its HER...Bette Midler

[TheCherrykye]

Rock Stars got this sex appeal that is so unique to that generation. These days they show everything and sing about it bluntly as possible like "licking sweat off of someone's arse crack". Back then it was simple lyrics but poetic. The rock stars back then may have sold sex but it was classy; No arse cheeks hanging, no fake faces, just natural sex appeal and amazing talent.

[vincent]

We will never see something like this again! The chemistry - the talent - the energy - and a time when we looked forward to the next hot song with a very creative video attached to it!