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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.

Why this album works

'Barbra Joan Streisand' reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, affirming her immense popularity at the time. The album's blend of genres and emotional sincerity influenced subsequent artists in the pop and jazz realms, further establishing Streisand as a cultural icon.
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beautiful 2:15
  • 2 Love 3:10
  • 3 Where You Lead Standout 3:01
  • 4 I Never Meant to Hurt You 3:49
  • 5 One Less Bell to Answer / A House Is Not a Home Standout 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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