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One Voice

Barbra Streisand · 1987

54 min · 13 tracks · jazz

Streisand's soaring vocals intertwine with lush orchestrations, delivering a heartfelt collection of timeless standards and classic ballads.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Somewhere Start here — This track serves as a powerful opening statement, showcasing Streisand's emotive delivery and ability to convey deep longing through song.
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    Send In the Clowns — Streisand's interpretation transforms this classic into a poignant reflection on lost love, highlighting her talent for storytelling through music.
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    Papa, Can You Hear Me? — This deeply emotional piece allows Streisand to connect with her audience on a personal level, illustrating her range and vulnerability as a vocalist.
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    Happy Days Are Here Again — A jubilant conclusion to the album, this track embodies hope and resilience, making it an uplifting anthem that resonates widely.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Streisand's vocal prowess shines through standards, supported by lush orchestration and effective pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement that supports Streisand's vocals, with strings and brass prominently featured throughout.
  • Each track is a well-known standard, often building to a climactic finish with Streisand's powerful vocal delivery.
  • The first half of the album maintains a slower tempo, while the second half introduces more upbeat tracks, creating a dynamic flow.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • emotive vocals for sentimental moods
  • timeless ballads for nostalgic listening
  • lush orchestrations for immersive experiences

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Achieved significant commercial success and recognition, aided by an HBO special.
Themes
live concert intimacy· Broadway nostalgia
Career context
By the time of its release in 1987, Barbra Streisand was already an established icon in the music and film industries, having won numerous awards including two Academy Awards. 'One Voice' marked her return to recording after a brief hiatus and showcased her vocal prowess through live performances, solidifying her status as a premier entertainer.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Send In the Clowns

    The narrator reflects on missed opportunities and regrets with a contemplative tone that shifts from introspection to yearning.

    The transition from reflective to yearning creates emotional depth, drawing listeners into the complexity of unfulfilled desires.

Tracklist

  • 1 Somewhere Start here 5:23
  • 2 Evergreen 3:03
  • 3 Something’s Coming 3:02
  • 4 People 3:41
  • 5 Send In the Clowns 5:02
  • 6 Over the Rainbow 4:41
  • 7 Guilty 4:31
  • 8 What Kind of Fool 4:40
  • 9 Papa, Can You Hear Me? 4:49
  • 10 The Way We Were 4:10
  • 11 It’s a New World 3:21
  • 12 Happy Days Are Here Again 3:57
  • 13 America the Beautiful 4:22

What to play next

Till I Loved You
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Till I Loved You

1988

Continues the emotional depth with lush arrangements and powerful vocals.
Nuts
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Nuts

1987

Precedes with a similar blend of heartfelt ballads and orchestration.
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