Midler, Bette - Storybook Children Lyrics

Anybody know what that weird sounding banjo-like instrument is that plays softly in the background? You first hear it at the 9 second mark.

Can remember filling my car up with gas and as I started the car to leave this song I'd heard before was just coming on as I drove away listening to this wonderful song.Had no clue who it was that sang it but really wanted to known who this woman with this amazing voice was.It was the summer of 1977, or 78. Took over 3 years to discover the song bird that had held my attention waiting until she was finally revealed.The Devine Ms M. I had discovered this very rare song bird and by then so had the rest of the world. Thank You So Very Much For Sharing Your Talent With Us Bette Midler. You've given me and many others something special memories that will last until our last days.

entered Cashbox Jan 14, 1978

Nice version, but I like Cheryl Lynn's much better, a bit more intense. This should have been a bigger hit, though.

I like Bette but have to admit I love Cheryl Lynn's version much better!!

Google 'Bette Midler Songs For The New Depression + buy cd' - - and you'll have your choice of venues. 'Used' on Amazon is always in "like new" condition, and much more thrifty.

I remember in 1977 calling up my then-local radio station in Erie, Pa. to ask the dopey DJs to play this song because I believed that she was one of the best belters ever. I got them to play it once and then they told me to stop calling. Two years later she hit the big time again with “The Rose” and my adoration was completely justified. I left Erie a long time ago but not Bette.

beautiful! Thanx for posting it! <3

My favorite record from her has always been "songs for the new depression" and i can't find a copy of it to save my life. I used to have it but someone stole all my cd's and i haven't been able able to find a replacement since :(

Cheryl Lynn recorded a remarkable version of this song only 2 years later. Please check it out

Beautiful. I have all these albums on LP.

"Broken Blossom" was one of my favorite Bette Midler albums, along with "SOngs From The New Depression". This song is superb.

who posted this...southerndaddy ..i love this song from bette...its so special..." i never really meant to stay"...thanks pal

@bidlakbks
Yes...there is not a Bette song that I do not like. I Love them all...and yes...many people think her career started with The Rose...and that is a shame.

This song isn't included as one of her "greatest hits" which could easily be a 2 CD
set. Hey..Daddy , do you like "You're Movin' Out Today", "My Mother's Eyes" and
"Married Men".
I've heard of people walking out on her concerts because they expect every song to be like "From a Distance" or "The Rose"....they don't know how she got started
do they?

Love this song! One of the best on the album.

HUG
:-)

Hey Buster, You made a somewhat young guy happy too with this video and song from the Divine Miss M !!! Beautiful song!
Much Love w/ Hugs,
Josh

@dann1308
From one old man to another...you are very Welcome! Happy Holidays My Friend.

@SactoGranny
No Dear...that is the album cover this song is from...it says "Bette Midler" on the left...and "Broken Blossom" on the right...and yes...this is a beautiful song. Thank you Dear!

Thank you Buster, you're a sweet heart! You made an old mans day! KISSES!

I've never heard this before. What a wonderful song. Is that a photo inscribed to you, Buster? I can't read the inscription.