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Release Me

Barbra Streisand · 2012

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

A heartfelt collection of classic standards, showcasing Streisand's vocal mastery and emotional depth across diverse genres.

Why this album works

'Release Me' is notable for its ability to resonate with both new listeners and long-time fans, featuring tracks that highlight Streisand's enduring appeal. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200, showcasing her consistent commercial success even later in her career.
Best for
steady reflective listening journey heartfelt emotional connection moments intimate solo late-night sessions
Context
By the time 'Release Me' was released in 2012, Barbra Streisand was an established icon with a career spanning over five decades. This album arrived after her previous studio effort, 'Love Is the Answer' (2009), and marked her return to recording classic songs that resonated with her vast catalog and experience as a performer.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Being Good Isn’t Good Enough (from Hallelujah, Baby!) 3:30
  • 2 Didn’t We Standout 2:36
  • 3 Willow Weep for Me 3:31
  • 4 Try to Win a Friend 4:07
  • 5 I Think It’s Going to Rain Today Standout 3:27
  • 6 With One More Look at You (from A Star Is Born) 3:39
  • 7 Lost in Wonderland 3:33
  • 8 How Are Things in Glocca Morra? / Heather on the Hill (from Finian’s Rainbow / Brigadoon) 4:34
  • 9 Mother and Child 5:03
  • 10 If It’s Meant to Be 4:08
  • 11 Home (from The Wiz) Standout 3:37

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