Color Me Barbra
Barbra Streisand · 1966
34 min · 10 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A vibrant blend of traditional pop and jazz, showcasing Streisand's dynamic vocal range and theatrical flair.
Why this album works
'Color Me Barbra' received critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and Streisand's powerful vocals, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album is significant for its medley of classic songs that showcased Streisand's ability to reinterpret standards for a contemporary audience.
- Best for
- theatrical flair in every track short bursts of vibrant energy playful medley for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1966, 'Color Me Barbra' was Barbra Streisand's fourth studio album and came shortly after her breakthrough role in 'Funny Girl.' This period marked her ascent to stardom, solidifying her status as a versatile performer across multiple genres, including jazz and traditional pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Madonna· Elvis Presley· No Doubt· Bob Dylan· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yesterdays 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 Standout 9:00
- 8 C’est si bon (It’s So Good) Standout 3:40
- 9 Where Am I Going? Standout 2:50
- 10 Starting Here, Starting Now 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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