Released 15 years ago this August
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- intimate atmosphere for quiet evenings
- gentle resolutions that soothe
- emotive vocals with orchestral warmth
- for nostalgic reminiscing
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic longing· intimate connections· lyrical celebration
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tapestry by Carole King — Shares intimate storytelling and lush arrangements, exploring themes of love and nostalgia.Blue by Joni Mitchell — Features deeply personal lyrics and emotive vocals, capturing longing and connection in a vulnerable way.Come Away with Me by Norah Jones — Combines jazz-inflected pop with intimate vocal delivery, evoking warmth and emotional depth.
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 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 3:12
- 11 The Way We Were
- 12 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
- 13 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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