Just for the Record
Barbra Streisand · 1991
247 min · 77 tracks · jazz
A nostalgic collection of classic tunes showcasing Barbra Streisand's powerful vocals and emotional depth across multiple genres.
Top tracks — play these first
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You’ll Never Know (1955) Start here — accessible entry with immediate emotional hook
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People — This track encapsulates Streisand's signature blend of emotion and power, representing her ability to convey deep longing through song.
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Don't Rain on My Parade — An anthem of defiance, this performance showcases Streisand’s dynamic vocal range and has become synonymous with her persona as an unstoppable force.
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The Way We Were — This poignant ballad highlights Streisand’s interpretative skills, transforming nostalgia into a heartfelt expression that resonates with listeners.
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(Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair — This lesser-known gem reveals Streisand's ability to evoke vulnerability, making it a noteworthy addition that deepens the album's emotional landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on classic tunes
- for long, leisurely afternoons
- wave-like pacing with varied energy
- heartfelt ballads for emotional moments
- rich vocals for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over medleys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases Streisand's career with classic tunes, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- nostalgic show tunes· theatrical emotional depth
- Career context
- By the time 'Just for the Record' was released in 1991, Barbra Streisand was an established superstar, celebrated for her Broadway roots and Grammy-winning catalog. This album followed her commercial peak in the '80s and represented a retrospective of her illustrious career, featuring live performances and studio recordings that spanned decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 You’ll Never Know (1955) Start here 2:59
- 2 A Sleepin’ Bee 4:50
- 3 Moon River 3:36
- 4 Miss Marmelstein 3:21
- 5 Happy Days Are Here Again 3:50
- 6 Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now 1:49
- 7 I Hate Music 1:12
- 8 Nobody’s Heart (Belongs to Me) 2:11
- 9 Value 2:19
- 10 Cry Me a River 3:53
- 11 Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 2:10
- 12 (I Had Myself a) True Love 4:28
- 13 Lover, Come Back to Me 1:48
- 14 Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most 3:48
- 15 My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms 2:14
- 16 Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home 2:44
- 17 When the Sun Comes Out 3:36
- 18 Be My Guest / Dialogue with Judy Garland and Ethel Merman 2:29
- 19 Hooray for Love / After You’ve Gone / By Myself / ’S Wonderful / (I Like New York in June) How About You / Lover, Come Back to Me / You and the Night and the Music / It All Depends on You 4:34
- 20 Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again 2:28
Disc 2
- 1 I’m the Greatest Star 4:09
- 2 My Man / Auld Lang Syne 4:08
- 3 People 3:40
- 4 Second Hand Rose (Barbra’s mother) / Act II medley from My Name Is Barbra: Second Hand Rose / Give Me the Simple Life / Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home / Nobody Knows You (When You’re Down and Out) / Second Hand Rose / The Best Things in Life Are Free 4:28
- 5 1965 Emmy Awards 1:45
- 6 He Touched Me 3:10
- 7 You Wanna Bet 2:28
- 8 House of Flowers 2:44
- 9 Ding‐Dong! The Witch Is Dead 1:56
- 10 (Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair / Look at That Face 3:24
- 11 Starting Here, Starting Now 2:54
- 12 A Good Man Is Hard to Find / Some of These Days 3:34
- 13 I’m Always Chasing Rainbows 2:34
- 14 Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Silent Night) 2:59
- 15 Don’t Rain on My Parade 2:45
- 16 Funny Girl 2:43
- 17 1969 Academy Awards 1:59
- 18 Friars Club Tribute: Harold Arlen 2:48
- 19 Friars Club Tribute: Jule Styne 2:36
- 20 Friars Club Tribute: Don Rickles 1:13
- 21 Friars Club Tribute: Richard Rodgers 2:01
- 22 Hello, Dolly 3:48
- 23 On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) 2:11
- 24 When You Gotta Go / In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 4:06
Disc 3
- 1 The Singer 2:43
- 2 I Can Do It 2:39
- 3 Stoney End 2:59
- 4 (They Long to Be) Close to You 3:35
- 5 We’ve Only Just Begun 2:26
- 6 Since I Fell for You 3:25
- 7 You’re the Top 4:09
- 8 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life (demo/album version) 3:36
- 9 If I Close My Eyes 2:25
- 10 Between Yesterday and Tomorrow 3:33
- 11 Can You Tell the Moment? 2:27
- 12 The Way We Were (soundtrack version) 3:52
- 13 Cryin’ Time 2:18
- 14 God Bless the Child 3:32
- 15 A Quiet Thing / There Won’t Be Trumpets 5:20
- 16 Lost Inside of You (alternate soundtrack version) 4:53
- 17 Evergreen (demo/soundtrack version) 3:13
- 18 1977 Academy Awards 1:23
- 19 Hatikvah (from ’’The Stars Salute Israel at 30″) 5:00
Disc 4
- 1 1980 Grammy Awards: You Don’t Bring Me Flowers 3:37
- 2 The Way We Weren’t / The Way We Were 4:53
- 3 Guilty 4:28
- 4 Papa, Can You Hear Me? (demo) 3:35
- 5 The Moon and I (demo) 3:19
- 6 A Piece of Sky (demo/soundtrack version) 4:14
- 7 I Know Him So Well 4:14
- 8 If I Loved You 2:39
- 9 Putting It Together 4:19
- 10 Over the Rainbow 4:43
- 11 Theme from Nuts (end credits) 3:43
- 12 Here We Are at Last 3:20
- 13 Warm All Over 2:49
- 14 You’ll Never Know (duet) 4:06
What to play next
The Prince of Tides: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
1991
Continues the emotional depth with a cinematic flair, enhancing the listening experience.
A Collection: Greatest Hits...and More
1989
Offers a retrospective that leads into the nostalgia of 'Just for the Record'.
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