Just for the Record
Barbra Streisand · 1991
247 min · 77 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A nostalgic tapestry of classic show tunes and heartfelt ballads woven through Barbra Streisand's rich vocal prowess.
Why this album works
'Just for the Record' is significant as it showcases Barbra Streisand's versatility across genres while celebrating her extensive catalog of songs. The album was well-received, reflecting her popularity in the industry and earning praise for its curation of beloved tracks, further solidifying her influence on traditional pop and jazz music.
- Best for
- nostalgic reflections on classic tunes for long, leisurely afternoons wave-like pacing with varied energy
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Just for the Record' is a compilation album that encapsulates Barbra Streisand’s illustrious career up to that point. This collection highlights her evolution as a performer from her early days to her established status as a musical icon, featuring tracks from various stages of her career, including live performances and studio recordings.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 You’ll Never Know (1955) 2:59
- 2 A Sleepin’ Bee 4:50
- 3 Moon River 3:36
- 4 Miss Marmelstein 3:21
- 5 Happy Days Are Here Again Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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