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Release Me 2

Barbra Streisand · 2021

37 min · 11 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A heartfelt collection of covers that blends classic pop with Streisand's soaring vocals and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • emotional depth in every track
  • ideal for cozy evenings
  • uplifting sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic warmth· emotional connection
Career context
When 'Release Me 2' was released in August 2021, Barbra Streisand was celebrating an illustrious career spanning over six decades. This album follows her previous compilation, 'Release Me', and showcases her continued relevance in a modern music landscape, featuring reinterpretations of beloved songs that reflect her artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Sounds like this from elsewhere
You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen — Shares emotional depth and introspective themes with a rich, resonant vocal delivery.
Pick Me Up Off the Floor by Norah Jones — Blends jazz and pop sensibilities, featuring heartfelt interpretations that evoke nostalgia.
Turn Up the Quiet by Diana Krall — Combines jazz standards with lush arrangements and emotional vocal performances.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Be Aware 3:40
  • 2 You Light Up My Life 3:38
  • 3 I’d Want It to Be You 4:02
  • 4 Sweet Forgiveness 5:12
  • 5 Living Without You 2:05
  • 6 One Day (A Prayer) 3:06
  • 7 Rainbow Connection 3:23
  • 8 Right as the Rain 3:00
  • 9 If Only You Were Mine 2:34
  • 10 Once You’ve Been in Love 3:16
  • 11 When the Lovin’ Goes Out of the Lovin’ 3:33

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