Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits
Barbra Streisand · 1970
32 min · 11 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A compilation of soaring vocals and emotional ballads that encapsulate Streisand's traditional pop mastery.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady emotional crescendos throughout for nostalgic sing-alongs short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in 1970, this album marked Barbra Streisand's emergence as a mainstream pop icon following her success on Broadway and in film. It came after her breakthrough with 'Funny Girl' and solidified her status as a cultural phenomenon, showcasing her powerful vocal range and emotive delivery.
- If you like
- jazz, disco, traditional pop
Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits is an album by Barbra Streisand, released in 1970. A compilation of soaring vocals and emotional ballads that encapsulate Streisand's traditional pop mastery. This compilation reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of Streisand's most commercially successful releases. It remains significant for its influence in shaping the landscape of traditional pop music during the early 1970s, as well as for introducing her timeless classics to a wider audience. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits sound like?
A compilation of soaring vocals and emotional ballads that encapsulate Streisand's traditional pop mastery. Rooted in jazz and disco.
What makes Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits by Barbra Streisand notable?
This compilation reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of Streisand's most commercially successful releases. It remains significant for its influence in shaping the landscape of traditional pop music during the early 1970s, as well as for introducing her timeless classics to a wider audience. Released in 1970, this album marked Barbra Streisand's emergence as a mainstream pop icon following her success on Broadway and in film. It came after her breakthrough with 'Funny Girl' and solidified her status as a cultural phenomenon, showcasing her powerful vocal range and emotive delivery.
Who is Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits for?
Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits works well if you're into steady emotional crescendos throughout, for nostalgic sing-alongs and short tracks for quick enjoyment.
How many songs are on Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits?
Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 People Standout 3:43
- 2 Second Hand Rose 2:12
- 3 Why Did I Choose You 2:52
- 4 He Touched Me 3:11
- 5 Free Again 3:43
- 6 Don’t Rain on My Parade 2:47
- 7 My Coloring Book 4:12
- 8 Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long 2:07
- 9 My Man 2:59
- 10 Gotta Move 2:01
- 11 Happy Days Are Here Again Standout 3:08
Release Date
January 1, 1970
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
32 min 55 sec
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