Bette Midler - Is That All There Is? (live at Capital Records)

This is Bette Midler's brilliant live in-studio performance of the Leiber & Stoller/Peggy Lee classic "Is That All There Is?"
This is an excerpt from a short video program for the album "Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook" (Sony/Columbia Records) featuring intimate after-hours in-studio performances by Ms. Midler.
This performance is an alternate take, different from the album version, done exclusively for the camera at the legendary Capitol Records, Studio A, where the spirits of Miss Lee, and so many other greats, could be felt that day.
This was 3rd and final take.
The story is told, the tears are real - time suspended in front and behind the lens.
Directed by Steve Lippman aka FLIP.

[doreencetrangelo]

I heard Peggy Lee sing this song on TV when I was a young girl and as young as I was I understood what she was singing. As I am older now the words are even more meaningful after joy, disappointment and loss. Bett did a wonderful rendition. Peggy would have been cool with it.

[rexnemo]

I remember I was with my daughter one evening and the film Beaches came on, I said to my daughter you might like this film . She still talks about that film .

[pepperdancer]

I was ready to hate this because I love Peggys version. Bette killed it. Beautiful!

[UNOwen]

I never knew Ms Midler did a version. I take my hat off to her, she does an admirable job - not the same as Ms Lee's, but her, uniquely, asks just touching.

[mariajukejax]

Beautiful performance of the song. Ms Midler never disappoints

[kennethhuang]

WOW! BETTE MIDLER PLAYS PEGGY LEE WITH HER VERSION OF “ IS THAT ALL THERE IS?” I am always ready to test ANY version of this song…even though it is difficult to memorize, BETTE CAN REALLY SING ANYTHING! Kenneth Huang. 2/24/24.

[kimscioloro]

They say don't simply sing a song, feel it.

[monaboutet]

A masterful performance and incredibly heartfelt ❤

[dinosaursr]

This is music for and sung by adults who know.

[personanon-grata]

I was far too young for your bath house performances! You taught me much. Thank you forever.

[zanadu]

Usually I can't think of this song without Peggy Lee, but Ms Midler did it beautifully and it was a deeply touching moment. Thank you!

[jimondang]

Bette is such an amazing singer/actress/performer! It gave me chills listening to her sing this song! I will never forget when I took my wife on a first date to a Bette Midler concert years ago. i will always remember that concert with her! I lost my wife on the year of our silver (25 years) anniversary to cancer ack in Dec. 2020. We saw Bette in concert n 1994here in San Diego. It's a memory I will always have! Thank you Bette! 😍😍😍❤❤❤

[uncountedsurvivor]

She always about Passion in her performance. This is proof.

[quietmind]

Talk about a cover surpassing the original. I'm actually in tears.

[lawriefoster]

Superb...This 73 year old Gay Man loved this when first I heard it.
Bette...you are the one!!🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[MrPARKBRAU]

I'm a long time Peggy Lee fan but thiS lady get my vote with this tune. Thank you for this super post

[JR-jwlk]

Wonderfully done Bette!! The orchestra was spot on 👍

[john-paulmichelangelo]

She addresses the #1 Conundrum of life; "Is sex love?" Amazing.

[julielong]

I've never heard this version before, I'm crying, sublime x

[theirishroses]

Bette Midler at her best, and the best of this song. Brings tears to my eyes