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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.

Why this album works

This compilation reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of Streisand's most commercially successful releases. It remains significant for its influence in shaping the landscape of traditional pop music during the early 1970s, as well as for introducing her timeless classics to a wider audience.
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 People Standout 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 Standout 3:08

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