What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan & Marilyn Bergman cover

What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan & Marilyn Bergman

Barbra Streisand · 2011

41 min · 13 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements envelops Streisand's emotive vocals, celebrating poignant lyrics with intimate depth.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, reaffirming Streisand's commercial viability in an evolving music landscape. It also received positive reviews for its emotional depth and production quality, highlighting her ability to convey complex emotions through song.
Career context
By 2011, Barbra Streisand was a seasoned artist, and 'What Matters Most' marked her first album of original material in nearly six years. This album came after the commercial success of 'Love Is the Answer' (2009), showcasing her enduring collaboration with lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman, whose work she has celebrated throughout her career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Windmills of Your Mind 3:54
  • 2 Something New in My Life 4:02
  • 3 Solitary Moon 4:31
  • 4 Nice ’n’ Easy 4:27
  • 5 Alone in the World 4:09
  • 6 So Many Stars Standout 4:29
  • 7 The Same Hello, the Same Goodbye 4:11
  • 8 That Face 4:31
  • 9 I’ll Never Say Goodbye 4:08
  • 10 What Matters Most Standout 3:12
  • 11 The Way We Were Standout
  • 12 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
  • 13 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?

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