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Back to Broadway

Barbra Streisand · 1993

50 min · 12 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A lush orchestral journey through Broadway classics, showcasing Streisand's powerful and emotive vocal prowess.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and received positive reviews for its orchestration and Streisand's vocal performances. It also contributed to a resurgence of interest in classic Broadway songs during the early '90s, influencing both contemporary artists and the genre's revival in popular culture.
Best for
steady melodic journey throughout emotive vocals for reflective moments for theatrical nostalgia
Context
By the time Barbra Streisand released 'Back to Broadway' in 1993, she was already an established icon in music and film. This album marked her return to Broadway-themed material after a lengthy period focused on pop and adult contemporary music, following her previous album 'What Matters Most' in 2002. It reflects a pivotal moment where she revisited her roots as a musical theater performer, celebrating the songs that shaped her career.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Some Enchanted Evening 3:54
  • 2 Everybody Says Don’t 2:37
  • 3 The Music of the Night Standout 5:37
  • 4 Speak Low 4:10
  • 5 As If We Never Said Goodbye Standout 4:45
  • 6 Children Will Listen Standout 4:09
  • 7 I Have a Love / One Hand, One Heart 4:45
  • 8 I’ve Never Been in Love Before 3:54
  • 9 Luck Be a Lady 3:32
  • 10 With One Look 3:35
  • 11 The Man I Love 3:43
  • 12 Move On 5:28

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