Released 41 years ago this November
The Broadway Album
Barbra Streisand · 1985
48 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A lush orchestral celebration of Broadway classics, featuring Streisand's soaring vocals and dramatic interpretations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Putting It Together Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Send In the Clowns — Streisand delivers an emotionally charged rendition that transforms this classic into a poignant reflection on lost love, showcasing her vocal prowess and interpretive depth.
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Something’s Coming — This track captures a sense of hopeful anticipation, with Streisand's voice conveying both vulnerability and strength, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Being Alive — Streisand's version infuses this Sondheim classic with raw emotion, elevating its themes of connection and longing through her powerful delivery.
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Adelaide’s Lament — This performance showcases Streisand's comedic timing and vocal agility, bringing a fresh perspective to this beloved character-driven piece.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- narrative flow throughout listening
- powerful vocals evoke strong emotions
- for theatrical enthusiasts
- lush orchestration enhances every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Streisand's return and solidified her status in the industry.
- Themes
- Broadway nostalgia· theatrical longing· jazz-infused storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1985, The Broadway Album marked Barbra Streisand's return to the recording studio after a five-year hiatus. This album followed her highly successful pop albums and showcased her enduring love for musical theater, solidifying her status as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 Putting It Together Start here 4:21
- 2 If I Loved You 2:38
- 3 Something’s Coming 2:55
- 4 Not While I’m Around 3:29
- 5 Being Alive 3:23
- 6 I Have Dreamed / We Kiss in a Shadow / Something Wonderful 4:51
- 7 Adelaide’s Lament 3:26
- 8 Send In the Clowns 4:42
- 9 Pretty Women / The Ladies Who Lunch 5:09
- 10 Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man 3:30
- 11 I Loves You Porgy / Porgy, I’s Your Woman Now (Bess, You Is My Woman) 4:35
- 12 Somewhere 4:56
What to play next
Back to Broadway
1993
Continues the Broadway theme with fresh interpretations and energy.
Yentl
1983
Sets the stage with a cinematic approach and emotional depth leading into Broadway classics.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live at Carnegie Hall
Liza Minnelli
Features theatrical vocal delivery and lush arrangements, echoing Broadway storytelling.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Combines jazz with show tunes, sharing a rich orchestral sound and emotional depth.
How Glory Goes
Audra McDonald
Showcases powerful vocals and theatrical themes, similar in emotional resonance and storytelling.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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