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Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits

Barbra Streisand · 1970

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

A compilation of soaring vocals and emotional ballads that encapsulate Streisand's traditional pop mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional crescendos throughout
  • for nostalgic sing-alongs
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • uplifting moments of joyful release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, experimental compositions
  • seek aggressive, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Broadway nostalgia· political optimism· emotive balladry
Career context
Released in 1970, this album marked Barbra Streisand's emergence as a mainstream pop icon following her success on Broadway and in film. It came after her breakthrough with 'Funny Girl' and solidified her status as a cultural phenomenon, showcasing her powerful vocal range and emotive delivery.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Tapestry by Carole King — Shares emotional balladry and introspective lyrics with a focus on personal experiences and relationships.
I Am Woman by Helen Reddy — Both feature powerful vocals and themes of empowerment, with a blend of pop and traditional styles.
The Divine Miss M by Bette Midler — Captures the same theatrical flair and emotional depth, blending pop standards with a touch of humor.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 People 3:43
  • 2 Second Hand Rose 2:12
  • 3 Why Did I Choose You 2:52
  • 4 He Touched Me 3:11
  • 5 Free Again 3:43
  • 6 Don’t Rain on My Parade 2:47
  • 7 My Coloring Book 4:12
  • 8 Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long 2:07
  • 9 My Man 2:59
  • 10 Gotta Move 2:01
  • 11 Happy Days Are Here Again 3:08

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