Released 57 years ago this June
What About Today?
Barbra Streisand · 1969
34 min · 11 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A reflective blend of traditional pop and contemporary arrangements that evokes nostalgia and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journeys
- nostalgic tunes for quiet moments
- thoughtful lyrics for introspection
- warm melodies for afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· personal transformation
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'What About Today?' was Barbra Streisand's fourth studio album, coming off the success of her previous record 'A Christmas Album' (1967). This period marked a significant transition in her career as she sought to explore more personal and contemporary themes in her music while still appealing to her broad audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tapestry by Carole King — Shares a reflective and personal songwriting style with lush arrangements, evoking nostalgia.Blue by Joni Mitchell — Both explore intimate themes of personal transformation with emotive vocals and rich storytelling.Dusty in Memphis by Dusty Springfield — Combines soulful pop with introspective lyrics, creating a similar nostalgic atmosphere.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What About Today 2:57
- 2 Ask Yourself Why 3:03
- 3 Honey Pie 2:39
- 4 Punky’s Dilemma 3:29
- 5 Until It’s Time for You to Go 2:55
- 6 That’s a Fine Kind o’ Freedom 3:02
- 7 Little Tin Soldier 3:53
- 8 With a Little Help From My Friends 2:40
- 9 Alfie 3:20
- 10 The Morning After 2:40
- 11 Goodnight 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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