Released 60 years ago
Color Me Barbra
Barbra Streisand · 1966
34 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz and traditional pop that showcases Streisand's remarkable vocal range and emotive delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Yesterdays Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Medley: Animal Crackers in My Soup / Funny Face / That Face / They Didn’t Believe Me / Were Thine That Special Face / I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face / Let’s Face the Music and Dance / Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long / What’s New Pussycat? / Small World / I Love You / I Stayed Too Long at the Fair / Look at That Face — This medley exemplifies Streisand's theatrical flair and vocal agility, seamlessly transitioning between classic tunes while showcasing her interpretative skills.
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Where or When — Streisand delivers a poignant rendition that highlights her emotional depth, capturing the song's themes of nostalgia and longing beautifully.
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C’est si bon (It’s So Good) — Her playful interpretation brings a fresh energy to this classic, demonstrating her ability to infuse humor and charm into her performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Streisand's vocal prowess shines through innovative arrangements, though the album's cohesion dips in the second half.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'Yesterdays' and 'Where or When' highlight her vocal range with lush orchestral arrangements that support rather than overshadow her voice.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical flair in every track
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- playful medley for sing-alongs
- dynamic shifts in mood
- engaging storytelling through song
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Streisand's reputation and showcased her genre-crossing abilities.
- Themes
- theatrical performances· 1960s pop culture· introspective ballads
- Career context
- Released in 1966, Color Me Barbra was Barbra Streisand's third studio album, following her breakthrough with The Barbra Streisand Album in 1963. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a major star in the music industry, known for her powerful voice and unique interpretations of popular standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 Yesterdays Start here 3:05
- 2 One Kiss 2:17
- 3 The Minute Waltz 1:59
- 4 Gotta Move 2:01
- 5 Non c’est rien 3:27
- 6 Where or When 3:06
- 7 Medley: Animal Crackers in My Soup / Funny Face / That Face / They Didn’t Believe Me / Were Thine That Special Face / I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face / Let’s Face the Music and Dance / Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long / What’s New Pussycat? / Small World / I Love You / I Stayed Too Long at the Fair / Look at That Face 9:00
- 8 C’est si bon (It’s So Good) 3:40
- 9 Where Am I Going? 2:50
- 10 Starting Here, Starting Now 2:53
What to play next
A Christmas Album
1967
Continues the vibrant vocal style with festive themes and rich arrangements.
My Name Is Barbra, Two…
1965
Precedes with a similar blend of jazz and pop showcasing her vocal prowess.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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