The Second Barbra Streisand Album
Barbra Streisand · 1963
37 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and Streisand's powerful vocals bring emotional depth to classic standards.
Top tracks — play these first
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Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home Start here — This track opens the album with a hauntingly beautiful interpretation, demonstrating Streisand's ability to infuse personal longing into a classic standard.
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My Coloring Book — Streisand's rendition evokes deep nostalgia, capturing the essence of lost love through its poignant lyrics and her emotive delivery.
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I Don’t Care Much — This song showcases Streisand's unique ability to convey vulnerability and melancholy, adding depth to the album's emotional landscape.
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I Stayed Too Long at the Fair — The storytelling element in this track highlights Streisand's interpretive skills, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Streisand's powerful vocals and orchestral arrangements create a distinctive sound, though it follows established pop-jazz conventions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong orchestral arrangement that supports Streisand's vocals, establishing a lush sound immediately.
- Several tracks feature intricate vocal harmonies and dynamic shifts in tempo, particularly in 'Right as the Rain' and 'Gotta Move'.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady melodic exploration
- emotive storytelling through vocals
- sunny afternoon listening
- nostalgic reflections on love
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Streisand's reputation and commercial success after her debut.
- Themes
- theatrical longing· Broadway nostalgia· intimate jazz clubs
- Career context
- Released in 1963, The Second Barbra Streisand Album followed her self-titled debut, which had established her as a rising star. This album solidified her place in the music industry, showcasing her vocal prowess and emotional delivery on a range of traditional pop standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home Start here 2:45
- 2 Right as the Rain 3:24
- 3 Down With Love 3:42
- 4 Who Will Buy? 3:32
- 5 When the Sun Comes Out 3:23
- 6 Gotta Move 2:01
- 7 My Coloring Book 4:11
- 8 I Don’t Care Much 2:52
- 9 Lover, Come Back to Me 2:18
- 10 I Stayed Too Long at the Fair 4:21
- 11 Like a Straw in the Wind 4:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
In the Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Shares the same emotional storytelling and lush orchestral arrangements, for late-night introspection.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Captures a similar blend of jazz sophistication and narrative depth through standards.
Judy at Carnegie Hall
Judy Garland
Evokes theatrical longing and emotional resonance, showcasing powerful vocals in a live performance setting.
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