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Released 55 years ago this August

Barbra Joan Streisand

Barbra Streisand · 1971

41 min · 11 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A lush blend of traditional pop and jazz influences, showcasing Streisand's powerful vocal range and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional melodic progression
  • heartfelt ballads for quiet moments
  • reflective listening during relaxation
  • warm vocals for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Themes
intimate storytelling· emotional landscapes· personal reflections
Career context
In 1971, Barbra Streisand was solidifying her status as a multifaceted artist with 'Barbra Joan Streisand', her fourth studio album. This release followed her commercial breakthrough with 'The Way We Were' and marked her continued evolution into more personal and introspective material.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Tapestry by Carole King — Shares intimate storytelling and emotional depth, blending pop and jazz influences.
Eli and the Thirteenth Confession by Laura Nyro — Explores personal reflections with a lush, jazzy arrangement and soulful vocal delivery.
Blue by Joni Mitchell — Features deeply personal lyrics and emotive vocals, creating a similarly introspective atmosphere.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beautiful 2:15
  • 2 Love 3:10
  • 3 Where You Lead 3:01
  • 4 I Never Meant to Hurt You 3:49
  • 5 One Less Bell to Answer / A House Is Not a Home 6:32
  • 6 Space Captain 3:23
  • 7 Since I Fell for You 3:27
  • 8 Mother 4:38
  • 9 The Summer Knows 3:42
  • 10 I Mean to Shine 2:53
  • 11 You’ve Got a Friend 4:55

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