The Second Barbra Streisand Album cover

The Second Barbra Streisand Album

Barbra Streisand · 1963

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

A lush blend of traditional pop and jazz, showcasing Streisand's powerful vocals and emotive storytelling.

Why this album works

The album solidified Streisand's status as a major recording artist, peaking at number two on the Billboard charts. It featured standout performances that contributed to her rising influence in the traditional pop genre during the early 1960s.
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Context
Released on August 1, 1963, this album was Barbra Streisand's second studio effort, just a year after her breakthrough debut. At this point, she was rapidly gaining fame, establishing herself as a significant presence in music and theater, following her success with the original Broadway cast of 'Funny Girl.'

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home Standout 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 Standout 4:11
  • 8 I Don’t Care Much Standout 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

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