Released 61 years ago this October
My Name Is Barbra, Two…
Barbra Streisand · 1965
5 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of traditional pop and jazz, showcasing Streisand's powerful vocals through poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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He Touched Me Start here — This track encapsulates the emotional depth of the album, featuring a soaring melody that highlights Streisand's powerful vocal delivery and expressive interpretation.
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Second Hand Rose — As one of Streisand's signature songs, this track combines humor and pathos, showcasing her skill in blending theatricality with heartfelt emotion.
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The Shadow of Your Smile — This classic ballad allows Streisand to showcase her lyrical phrasing and emotional range, making it a standout moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical moments for lively moods
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- vocal showcases that captivate attention
- nostalgic reflections on love
- playful anthems for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- dislike theatrical vocal performances
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Streisand's status after her debut, showcasing her vocal prowess and appeal.
- Themes
- theatrical nostalgia· 1960s pop culture· heartfelt ballads
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1965, 'My Name Is Barbra, Two...' came shortly after Streisand's breakout success with her debut album. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in music and film, having just won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1969. This album further established her unique vocal style and theatrical performance approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 He Touched Me Start here
- 2 The Shadow of Your Smile
- 3 Quiet Night
- 4 I Got Plenty of Nothin’
- 5 How Much of the Dream Comes True
- 6 Second Hand Rose
- 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
What to play next
Je m'appelle Barbra
1966
Continues the lush sound with a focus on Streisand's vocal storytelling in different languages.
My Name Is Barbra
1965
Sets the stage for the thematic and stylistic elements explored in the current album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dusty in Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Shares a similar emotional depth with lush orchestration and heartfelt ballads from the same era.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Combines theatricality and jazz, showcasing powerful vocals with a nostalgic lyrical approach.
September of My Years
Frank Sinatra
Reflects on nostalgia and introspection, using rich arrangements that complement emotional storytelling.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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