Back to Broadway
Barbra Streisand · 1993
50 min · 12 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A lush orchestral journey through Broadway classics, showcasing Streisand's powerful and emotive vocal prowess.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout emotive vocals for reflective moments for theatrical nostalgia
- Context
- By the time Barbra Streisand released 'Back to Broadway' in 1993, she was already an established icon in music and film. This album marked her return to Broadway-themed material after a lengthy period focused on pop and adult contemporary music, following her previous album 'What Matters Most' in 2002. It reflects a pivotal moment where she revisited her roots as a musical theater performer, celebrating the songs that shaped her career.
- If you like
- jazz, disco, traditional pop
Back to Broadway is an album by Barbra Streisand, released in 1993. A lush orchestral journey through Broadway classics, showcasing Streisand's powerful and emotive vocal prowess. This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and received positive reviews for its orchestration and Streisand's vocal performances. It also contributed to a resurgence of interest in classic Broadway songs during the early '90s, influencing both contemporary artists and the genre's revival in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Back to Broadway sound like?
A lush orchestral journey through Broadway classics, showcasing Streisand's powerful and emotive vocal prowess. Rooted in jazz and disco.
What makes Back to Broadway by Barbra Streisand notable?
This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and received positive reviews for its orchestration and Streisand's vocal performances. It also contributed to a resurgence of interest in classic Broadway songs during the early '90s, influencing both contemporary artists and the genre's revival in popular culture. By the time Barbra Streisand released 'Back to Broadway' in 1993, she was already an established icon in music and film. This album marked her return to Broadway-themed material after a lengthy period focused on pop and adult contemporary music, following her previous album 'What Matters Most' in 2002. It reflects a pivotal moment where she revisited her roots as a musical theater performer, celebrating the songs that shaped her career.
Who is Back to Broadway for?
Back to Broadway works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, emotive vocals for reflective moments and for theatrical nostalgia.
How many songs are on Back to Broadway?
Back to Broadway has 12 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Enchanted Evening 3:54
- 2 Everybody Says Don’t 2:37
- 3 The Music of the Night Standout 5:37
- 4 Speak Low 4:10
- 5 As If We Never Said Goodbye Standout 4:45
- 6 Children Will Listen Standout 4:09
- 7 I Have a Love / One Hand, One Heart 4:45
- 8 I’ve Never Been in Love Before 3:54
- 9 Luck Be a Lady 3:32
- 10 With One Look 3:35
- 11 The Man I Love 3:43
- 12 Move On 5:28
Release Date
June 29, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 13 sec
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