My Name Is Barbra, Two…
Barbra Streisand · 1965
5 min · 11 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A dazzling showcase of Streisand's vocal prowess, blending heartfelt ballads with playful, theatrical numbers.
Why this album works
This album reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA. It further established Streisand's influence in traditional pop and Broadway music, shaping the soundscape of the mid-60s and earning a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year.
- Best for
- theatrical moments for lively moods short bursts of emotional intensity vocal showcases that captivate attention
- Context
- Released on October 1, 1965, 'My Name Is Barbra, Two...' is Barbra Streisand's third studio album, following the success of her previous album 'My Name Is Barbra'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in both music and film, having already won an Academy Award for Best Actress earlier that year.
- 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 He Touched Me Standout
- 2 The Shadow of Your Smile Standout
- 3 Quiet Night
- 4 I Got Plenty of Nothin’
- 5 How Much of the Dream Comes True
- 6 Second Hand Rose Standout
- 7 The Kind of Man a Woman Needs
- 8 All That I Want
- 9 Where’s That Rainbow
- 10 No More Songs for Me
- 11 Medley:: Second Hand Rose / Give Me the Simple Life / I Got Plenty of Nothin’ / Brother Can You Spare a Dime? / Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out / Second Hand Rose / The Best Things in Life Are Free 5:46
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