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Back to Brooklyn

Barbra Streisand · 2013

79 min · 24 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A heartfelt live celebration blending classic standards with Barbra Streisand's signature emotive delivery.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
Brooklyn nostalgia· live concert intimacy
Career context
Released on November 25, 2013, 'Back to Brooklyn' marks Barbra Streisand’s return to the concert scene after nearly a decade since her last tour. This album captures her performances from the Brooklyn concert held in August 2012, showcasing her enduring vocal prowess and connection with her audience during a period of reflection on her illustrious career.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Live at the Royal Albert Hall by Adele — Captures emotional depth and live performance intimacy with a focus on balladry.
Duets II by Tony Bennett — Showcases heartfelt renditions of standards, blending nostalgia with a live concert atmosphere.
Live in New Orleans by Norah Jones — Combines jazz and pop with an intimate vibe, highlighting personal storytelling through live performance.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Remember Barbra #1 1:17
  • 2 As If We Never Said Goodbye 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

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