What About Today? cover

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
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

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