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Deep Dive: Divine Madness (1980)

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Divine Madness
Divine Madness is a concert film directed by Michael Ritchie, featuring Bette Midler and the Harlettes during their performances at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium from February 13 to 15, 1980. The film runs for 94 minutes and combines elements of stand-up comedy with musical performances, showcasing 16 songs including 'The Rose' and 'Chapel of Love' / 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy'. The film is a compilation of three concerts from the Divine Madness Tour, edited to present a cohesive experience. Released in 1980, it received relative critical success, although some songs like 'Shiver Me Timbers' were omitted from the home video version. Divine Madness has been re-released on DVD, but only in the United States.

Why Watch

  • •See Bette Midler's live performances from February 1980.
  • •Find out about the songs 'The Rose' and 'E Street Shuffle'.
  • •Meet the Harlettes, Midler's backup singers.

Did You Know

•Divine Madness features 16 songs performed by Bette Midler.
•The film was directed by Michael Ritchie and released in 1980.
•Two songs, 'Shiver Me Timbers' and 'Rainbow Sleeve', were cut from the home video version.
•The concert film was shot at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California.

Perfect For

Bette Midler fansConcert film enthusiasts1970s music lovers