The Rose (soundtrack)

The soundtrack to the 1979 film "The Rose," starring Bette Midler as a self-destructive rock star loosely based on Janis Joplin. The album primarily features Midler performing rock and blues songs, showcasing her powerful vocals and stage presence. It was a significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and earning platinum certification. The soundtrack includes covers of songs by artists such as Percy Sledge, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Seger, as well as original compositions written specifically for the film. The most famous track from the soundtrack is the title song, "The Rose," a ballad that became one of Midler's signature tunes and a pop standard.