Live in Concert 2006
Barbra Streisand · 2007
92 min · 31 tracks · jazz
A vibrant showcase of Barbra Streisand's unparalleled vocal prowess, blending Broadway classics with heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Funny Girl Broadway Overture Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Way We Were — This track showcases Streisand's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice, making it a highlight of her nostalgic repertoire.
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People — Streisand's performance of this song encapsulates the essence of connection and longing, demonstrating her signature blend of vulnerability and strength.
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Don't Rain on My Parade (reprise) — The reprise serves as a triumphant closing moment, capturing Streisand's unwavering spirit and theatrical flair that has defined her career.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Streisand's live performance highlights her vocal strength but is interspersed with dialogue that affects flow.
What we noticed
- Streisand's vocal delivery is consistently powerful, with dynamic shifts in intensity across ballads and upbeat numbers.
- The arrangement includes orchestral backing that complements her voice, particularly in tracks like 'Evergreen' and 'Don't Rain on My Parade'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- celebratory concert experience
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- dynamic pacing with dialogue breaks
- nostalgic tunes for sing-alongs
- emotional peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy concert formats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Showcases her vocal prowess during a celebrated return to live performance.
- Themes
- nostalgic ballads· live performance energy
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Live in Concert 2006 captures Barbra Streisand during a celebrated return to live performance after a lengthy absence from the concert stage. This album follows her previous studio release, Guilty Pleasures (2005), and highlights her enduring popularity as a live performer, featuring songs that span her illustrious career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Funny Girl Broadway Overture Start here 4:47
- 2 Starting Here, Starting Now 2:57
- 3 Opening Remarks 1:33
- 4 Down With Love 3:57
- 5 The Way We Were 3:48
- 6 Songwriting (dialogue) 1:53
- 7 Ma première chanson 2:37
- 8 Evergreen 4:05
- 9 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:09
- 10 Funny Girl (dialogue) 0:52
- 11 Funny Girl 2:32
- 12 The Music That Makes Me Dance 1:37
- 13 My Man 3:28
- 14 People (dialogue) 0:29
- 15 People 5:08
Disc 2
- 1 Entr’acte 3:37
- 2 The Music of the Night 4:16
- 3 Jason’s Theme 1:14
- 4 Carefully Taught / Children Will Listen 3:29
- 5 Unusual Way 3:33
- 6 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? 3:58
- 7 Happy Days Are Here Again 2:31
- 8 (Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair? 4:45
- 9 William Saroyan (dialogue) 1:40
- 10 The Time of Your Life 1:00
- 11 A Cockeyed Optimist 2:28
- 12 Somewhere (dialogue) 1:13
- 13 Somewhere 3:34
- 14 My Shining Hour 4:31
- 15 Don’t Rain on My Parade (reprise) 3:30
- 16 Smile 4:26
What to play next
Love Is the Answer
2009
Continues the emotional depth with a focus on jazz and intimate arrangements.
Timeless: Live in Concert
2000
Sets the stage with a similar live performance energy and vocal showcase.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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