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Back to Brooklyn

Barbra Streisand · 2013

79 min · 24 tracks · jazz

A nostalgic celebration of classic standards, steeped in Barbra Streisand's iconic vocal warmth and dramatic flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    As If We Never Said Goodbye Start here — This track exemplifies Streisand's ability to convey deep emotion with her powerful vocals, serving as a poignant reflection on nostalgia and time.
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    People — A signature song for Streisand, this performance highlights both the personal connection she has with the material and her dynamic stage presence.
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    Here’s to Life — Streisand delivers a moving tribute to resilience and appreciation for life's journey, showcasing her interpretive depth and warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional highs and lows
  • heartfelt live performance atmosphere
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • dynamic journey with intros
  • celebration of classic standards

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with a return to live recording after a decade.
Themes
Brooklyn nostalgia· live concert intimacy
Career context
When 'Back to Brooklyn' was released in 2013, Barbra Streisand was well into her illustrious career, marking her return to live recording after a decade. This album followed her previous studio effort, 'Love Is the Answer' from 2009, and showcases her enduring appeal as a live performer in her hometown, Brooklyn.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
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Tracklist

  • 1 I Remember Barbra #1 1:17
  • 2 As If We Never Said Goodbye Start here 4:52
  • 3 Nice ’n’ Easy / That Face 4:16
  • 4 The Way He Makes Me Feel 3:25
  • 5 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 2:52
  • 6 Didn’t We 2:57
  • 7 Marvin Hamlisch Intro 1:29
  • 8 The Way We Were / Through the Eyes of Love 6:23
  • 9 Jule Styne Intro 0:59
  • 10 Being Good Isn’t Good Enough 2:47
  • 11 Rose’s Turn / Some People / Don’t Rain on My Parade 4:06
  • 12 I Remember Barbra #2 0:56
  • 13 You’re the Top 3:43
  • 14 What’ll I Do / My Funny Valentine 5:07
  • 15 Lost Inside of You 4:20
  • 16 Evergreen (love theme from A Star Is Born) 3:18
  • 17 Jason Gould Intro 1:18
  • 18 How Deep Is the Ocean 4:20
  • 19 People 3:34
  • 20 Here’s to Life (intro) 1:02
  • 21 Here’s to Life 3:58
  • 22 Make Our Garden Grow 5:46
  • 23 Some Other Time (intro) 2:17
  • 24 Some Other Time 4:36

What to play next

Partners
Listen next

Partners

2014

Continues the celebration of classic standards with collaborative vocals.
Release Me
Go back to

Release Me

2012

Introduces a reflective tone and showcases Barbra's vocal range.
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