Streisand Superman cover

Released 49 years ago this June

Streisand Superman

Barbra Streisand · 1977

37 min · 10 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A blend of traditional pop and jazz infused with subtle disco rhythms, showcasing Streisand's vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • warm vocals for cozy moments
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • reflective tunes for city drives
  • uplifting themes of unexpected love

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • avoid lengthy, cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Themes
New York jazz scene· personal empowerment· 1970s disco evolution
Career context
Released on June 1, 1977, 'Streisand Superman' arrived during a transformative period in Barbra Streisand's career. Following her previous success with the 'A Star is Born' soundtrack in 1976, this album reflected her continued evolution as an artist while embracing contemporary sounds of the late '70s.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Sounds like this from elsewhere
I Remember Yesterday by Donna Summer — Merges lush disco with soulful vocals, reflecting the same vibrant New York nightlife spirit.
Chaka by Chaka Khan — Features powerful vocal delivery and blends jazz elements with funk and disco rhythms, echoing empowerment themes.
Baltimore by Nina Simone — Combines jazz influences with a soulful edge, capturing personal narratives in an urban setting similar to Streisand's.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Superman 2:49
  • 2 Don’t Believe What You Read 3:37
  • 3 Baby Me Baby 4:27
  • 4 I Found You Love 3:52
  • 5 Answer Me 3:18
  • 6 My Heart Belongs to Me 3:23
  • 7 Cabin Fever 3:17
  • 8 Love Comes From Unexpected Places 4:12
  • 9 New York State of Mind 4:45
  • 10 Lullaby for Myself 3:17

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