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for her ninth studio album ''

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'' (1998). The song was written by

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and

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, the latter also acted as producer. The song was released as the lead single from the album in August 1998 and reached number 16 on the ''

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chart. The song also became the soundtrack to the

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film ''

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''.

Critical reception

The reviewer of ''

'' magazine gave a positive assessment of the song, calling it "a refreshing pop ballad that is designed to touch the hearts of everyone who has not yet moved away from "

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"". He also noted how producer David Foster dresses Midler in a wonderfully great orchestration, and co-author Carole King surrounds the diva with sweeping piano lines, while Midler herself, in his opinion, gives a touching, appropriately melodramatic performance.

Track listing

;CD single (Europe) # "My One True Friend" – 3:49 # "Heaven" – 3:29 # "I'm Hip" – 2:45 ;CD single (Germany) # "My One True Friend" – 3:49 # "Heaven" — 3:29 ;CD promotional single (USA). Retrieved March 21, 2023. # "My One True Friend" – 3:49

Charts

References

External links

* {{Authority control Bette Midler songs 1998 singles 1998 songs Songs written by Carole King Songs written by Carole Bayer Sager Songs written by David Foster Song recordings produced by David Foster 1990s ballads Pop ballads Warner Records singles