To Deserve You Explained

To Deserve You
Cover:To Deserve You.png
Type:Single
Artist:Bette Midler
Album:Bette of Roses
Genre:Pop
Length:4:36
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Arif Mardin
Prev Title:In My Life
Prev Year:1992
Next Title:In This Life
Next Year:1995

"To Deserve You" is a song recorded by American singer Bette Midler for her eighth studio album Bette of Roses (1996).[1] The song was written by Maria McKee and produced by Arif Mardin.

Music video

The music video was directed by Marcus Nispel, it was released in rotation simultaneously with the release of the single.[2] In the video, Midler poses and dances on the set in a white dress.[3] The video for the remixed version was remounted from the original.

Critical reception

Larry Flick of Billboard stated that Midler has released a sparkling pop gem that perfectly demonstrates her delightfully theatrical style.[4] Commenting on the remixes, Flick wrote that the DJs with their production tried to melt the diva's voice in rocking rhythms, and that they would definitely stir up the imagination of the dance floor regulars with solid results. He also suggested that although it is difficult to imagine an airy pop ballad in a stylistic setting that ranges from harsh and underground to festive, it actually works well, mainly thanks to Midler's performance, which is strong enough to withstand such aggressive grooves.[5]

Commercial performance

The song became the lead single from the album. Thanks to the released remixes, the song was a great success on the US Dance Club Songs chart, reaching number two. The song was also popular in the Netherlands, where the remix was added to the extended European reissue of the compilation , the album itself topped the chart, and the single entered the top ten.

Track listing

12" single (USA)[6]
  • A1. "To Deserve You" (Arif's Club Mix) – 7:55
  • A2. "To Deserve You" (Bonzai's Club Mix) – 7:00
  • B1. "To Deserve You" (MK Club Mix) – 6:39
  • B2. "To Deserve You" (MK Dub 1) – 5:00
  • B3. "To Deserve You" (MK Dub 2) – 4:40
    12" single (Canada)[7]
  • A1. "To Deserve You" (Arif's Club Mix) – 7:55
  • A2. "To Deserve You" (Bonzai's Club Mix) – 7:20
  • B1. "To Deserve You" (MK Mix) – 6:39
  • B2. "To Deserve You" (Single Remix) – 4:08
  • B3. "To Deserve You" (Album Version) – 5:13
    12" promotional single (USA)[8]
  • A1. "To Deserve You" (Bonzai's «Die 4» Mix) – 7:00
  • A2. "To Deserve You" (Plastic Vocal Journey) – 8:01
  • B1. "To Deserve You" (Edge Factor Dub) – 7:30
  • B2. "To Deserve You" (Mondo & Jesse Mix) – 4:20
    CD single[9]
    1. "To Deserve You" (Arif's Radio Mix) – 4:12
    2. "To Deserve You" (Bonzai Club Mix) – 7:20
    3. "To Deserve You" (Bonzai's «Die 4» Mix) – 7:01
    4. "To Deserve You" (Arif's Club Mix) – 7:56
    5. "To Deserve You" (MK Mix) – 6:40
    6. "To Deserve You" (Album Version) – 4:36
    MC single[10]
    1. "To Deserve You" – 4:36
    2. «Up! Up! Up!» – 2:44

    Charts

    Weekly charts

    Chart (1995–1996)! scope="col"
    Peak
    position
    Japan (Oricon)[11] 14
    US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[12] 19

    Year-end charts

    Chart (1996)! scope="col"
    Position
    Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 12
    Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 27
    US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[15] 45

    Notes and References

    1. Book: Bego. Mark. Coolidge. Rita. Bette of Roses. Bette Midler: Still Divine. Illustrated. Rowman & Littlefield. 2002. 252. 9780815412328.
    2. Video Monitor. Billboard. August 7, 1995. 107. 27. 36. 0006-2510.
    3. Web site: Peter. Piatkowski. Bette Midler's 1995 LP 'Bette of Roses' Is a Warm Embrace. PopMatters. July 28, 2022. March 21, 2023.
    4. Flick. Larry. Larry Flick. Single Reviews. Billboard. July 1, 1995. 107. 26. 93. 0006-2510.
    5. Flick. Larry. Larry Flick. Erasure Waves A Plusher Pop Tapestry. Billboard. October 7, 1995. 107. 40. 32. 0006-2510.
    6. . Retrieved March 21, 2023.
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    11. Book: Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005. Oricon Entertainment. Roppongi, Tokyo. 2006. 4-87131-077-9.
    12. "Bette Midler Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. March 21, 2023. February 3, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200203110142/https://www.billboard.com/music/Bette-Midler/chart-history/DSA.
    13. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1996. nl. Nederlandse Top 40. March 21, 2023.
    14. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1996. nl. Dutch Charts. March 21, 2023.
    15. The Year in Music - Hot Dance Music Club Play Singles. Billboard. December 28, 1996. 108. 52. YE-44. 0006-2510.

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