The Concert
Barbra Streisand · 1994
77 min · 20 tracks · jazz
A sweeping showcase of classic standards delivered with Barbra Streisand's iconic vocal power and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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As If We Never Said Goodbye Start here — This track encapsulates the bittersweet nostalgia of returning to a beloved stage, showcasing Streisand's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice.
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The Way We Were — A poignant rendition that evokes feelings of longing and reflection, illustrating Streisand's mastery of storytelling through song.
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Happy Days Are Here Again — This uplifting anthem serves as a powerful closing number, highlighting Streisand's dynamic range and ability to inspire joy in her audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Streisand's vocal delivery and orchestration create a strong live performance, though the sequencing lacks tight cohesion.
What we noticed
- The concert opens with an overture and includes spoken introductions, creating a narrative flow throughout the live experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- orchestral celebration of classics
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- powerful vocals that inspire
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- engaging concert atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debuted at number one, showcasing her resurgence and broad appeal.
- Themes
- nostalgic return· live performance legacy
- Career context
- Released in 1994, The Concert captures Barbra Streisand at a time when she was experiencing a resurgence in popularity following her successful films and albums in the '80s. This live album features performances from her concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, marking a significant moment in her career as she returned to her roots as a live performer after years focused on film and studio recordings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 Overture 5:22
- 2 As If We Never Said Goodbye Start here 4:15
- 3 Opening Remarks 0:26
- 4 I’m Still Here / Everybody Says Don’t / Don’t Rain on My Parade 4:12
- 5 Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man 4:25
- 6 I’ll Know 2:48
- 7 People 4:06
- 8 Will He Like Me? 1:57
- 9 He Touched Me 2:43
- 10 Evergreen 3:07
- 11 The Man That Got Away 3:40
- 12 The Way We Were 3:10
- 13 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers 4:39
- 14 Lazy Afternoon 3:16
- 15 Not While I’m Around 3:01
- 16 Ordinary Miracles 4:27
- 17 Yentl Medley: Where Is It Written? / Papa, Can You Hear Me? / Will Someone Ever Look at Me That Way? / A Piece of Sky 9:00
- 18 Happy Days Are Here Again 3:40
- 19 My Man 4:16
- 20 Somewhere 5:08
What to play next
The Event of the Decade - A Retrospective
1994
This album continues the live performance energy with a curated selection of highlights.
Back to Broadway
1993
This album sets the stage with theatrical themes and classic songs leading into The Concert.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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