Barbra Streisand

United States

"Rich in texture and layered vocal harmonies, her music balances sweeping melodies with rhythmic grooves that create a compelling push-pull dynamic."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Barbra Streisand is…

Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording

1968

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Career Arc

Barbra Streisand's discography from 1962 to 2025

1962 1993 2025

I Can Get It for You Whol... (1962) Pins and Needles (1962) The Second Barbra Streisa... (1963) The Barbra Streisand Albu... (1963) Funny Girl – Original Bro... (1964) People (1964) The Third Album (1964) My Name Is Barbra, Two… (1965) My Name Is Barbra (1965) Je m'appelle Barbra (1966) Color Me Barbra (1966) Sleep In Heavenly Peace (... (1966) A Christmas Album (1967) Simply Streisand (1967) A Happening in Central Pa... (1968) Funny Girl – The Original... (1968) What About Today? (1969) Hello, Dolly! (1969) The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) Barbra Streisand's Greate... (1970)

Barbra Streisand matters as a cultural icon whose influence reaches far beyond her impressive vocal range.

Barbra Streisand matters as a cultural icon whose influence reaches far beyond her impressive vocal range. She transformed the landscape of popular music and entertainment, establishing a blueprint for artists who combine powerful singing with a strong narrative presence. Her ability to connect emotionally with audiences has made her performances resonate across generations, inspiring countless artists to prioritize authenticity and depth in their work. Streisand's approach blends theatricality with musical precision, often imbuing her songs with an intimate storytelling quality that feels both grand and personal. By seamlessly navigating between genres like jazz and disco, she carved out a space where emotional expression met rhythmic vitality, redefining expectations of what a pop performance could entail. Her innovative arrangements and powerful delivery set a new standard for solo artists, emphasizing the importance of stage presence and vulnerability. Lyrically, Streisand often explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, using her distinct voice to convey complex emotions with sincerity. Her storytelling tends to be impressionistic, balancing moments of irony with heartfelt authenticity, allowing listeners to find their own experiences reflected within her songs. This nuanced writing approach invites deep reflection while maintaining an accessible warmth.

Full discography

Barbra Streisand's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

94 releases • 76 albums • 1962–2025

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The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two

2025

Release Me 2

2021

Walls

2018

The Music… The Mem'ries… The Magic!

2017

Life Cycle of a Woman

2017

Encore – Movie Partners Sing Broadway

2016

Partners

2014

Back to Brooklyn

2013

The Classic Christmas Album

2013

Release Me

2012

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

2011

The Ultimate Collection

2010

One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard

2010

Love Is the Answer

2009

Live in Concert 2006

2007

Guilty Pleasures

2005

The Movie Album

2003

Duets

2002

The Essential Barbra Streisand

2002

Christmas Memories

2001

Timeless: Live in Concert

2000

A Love Like Ours

1999

Higher Ground

1997

The Mirror Has Two Faces: Music From the Motion Picture

1996

The Concert: Highlights

1995

The Concert

1994

Back to Broadway

1993

Highlights from Just For the Record

1992

Just for the Record

1991

The Prince of Tides: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

1991

A Collection: Greatest Hits...and More

1989

Till I Loved You

1988

One Voice

1987

Nuts

1987

The Broadway Album

1985

Emotion

1984

Yentl

1983

Memories

1981

Guilty

1980

Wet

1979

The Main Event: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

1979

Songbird

1978

Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits Volume 2

1978

Streisand Superman

1977

Superman

1977

A Star Is Born

1976

Classical Barbra

1976

Lazy Afternoon

1975

Funny Lady – Original Soundtrack Recording

1975

The Way We Were

1974

ButterFly

1974

The Way We Were: Original Soundtrack Recording

1974

Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments

1973

Live Concert at the Forum

1972

Barbra Joan Streisand

1971

Stoney End

1971

The Owl and the Pussycat

1970

Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits

1970

Live at the Bon Soir

What About Today?

1969

Hello, Dolly!

1969

A Happening in Central Park

1968

Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording

1968

A Christmas Album

1967

Simply Streisand

1967

Je m'appelle Barbra

1966

Color Me Barbra

1966

My Name Is Barbra, Two…

1965

My Name Is Barbra

1965

Funny Girl – Original Broadway Cast Recording

1964

People

1964

The Third Album

1964

The Second Barbra Streisand Album

1963

The Barbra Streisand Album

1963

I Can Get It for You Wholesale

1962

Pins and Needles

1962

Singles ()

If You Ever Leave Me

1999

Emotion

1985

Left in the Dark

1984

The Way He Makes Me Feel

1983

What Kind of Fool

1981

Comin' In and Out of Your Life

1981

Guilty

1981

Guilty / Life Story

1980

Superman / A Man I Loved

1979

The Main Event/Fight

1979

You Don't Bring Me Flowers

1978

Prisoner (Love Theme from Eyes of Laura Mars)

1978

My Heart Belongs to Me

1977

Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)

1976

How Lucky Can You Get

1975

My Father's Song

1975

Sweet Inspiration / Where You Lead

1972

Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Silent Night) / Gounod's Ave Maria

1966

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I Can Get It for You... (1962)

Pins and Needles (1962)

The Second Barbra St... (1963)

The Barbra Streisand... (1963)

Funny Girl – Original Broadway Cast Recording

Funny Girl – Origina... (1964)

People (1964)

The Third Album (1964)

My Name Is Barbra (1965)

My Name Is Barbra, T... (1965)

Je m'appelle Barbra (1966)

Color Me Barbra (1966)

A Christmas Album (1967)

Simply Streisand (1967)

Funny Girl – The Ori... (1968)

A Happening in Centr... (1968)

What About Today? (1969)

Hello, Dolly! (1969)

Barbra Streisand's G... (1970)

The Owl and the Puss... (1970)

Barbra Joan Streisan... (1971)

Stoney End (1971)

Live Concert at the... (1972)

Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments

Barbra Streisand...... (1973)

The Way We Were (1974)

ButterFly (1974)

The Way We Were: Original Soundtrack Recording

The Way We Were: Ori... (1974)

Funny Lady – Original Soundtrack Recording

Funny Lady – Origina... (1975)

Lazy Afternoon (1975)

A Star Is Born (1976)

Classical Barbra (1976)

Streisand Superman (1977)

Superman (1977)

Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits Volume 2

Barbra Streisand's G... (1978)

Songbird (1978)

Wet (1979)

The Main Event: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Main Event: Musi... (1979)

The Broadway Album (1985)

One Voice (1987)

Nuts (1987)

Till I Loved You (1988)

A Collection: Greate... (1989)

Just for the Record (1991)

The Prince of Tides: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Prince of Tides:... (1991)

Highlights from Just... (1992)

Back to Broadway (1993)

The Concert (1994)

The Concert: Highlig... (1995)

The Mirror Has Two Faces: Music From the Motion Picture

The Mirror Has Two F... (1996)

Higher Ground (1997)

A Love Like Ours (1999)

Timeless: Live in Co... (2000)

Christmas Memories (2001)

Duets (2002)

The Essential Barbra... (2002)

The Movie Album (2003)

Guilty Pleasures (2005)

Live in Concert 2006 (2007)

Love Is the Answer (2009)

The Ultimate Collect... (2010)

One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard

One Night Only: Barb... (2010)

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

What Matters Most –... (2011)

Release Me (2012)

The Classic Christma... (2013)

Back to Brooklyn (2013)

Partners (2014)

Encore – Movie Partn... (2016)

Life Cycle of a Woma... (2017)

The Music… The Mem'r... (2017)

Walls (2018)

Release Me 2 (2021)

The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two

The Secret of Life:... (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Barbra Streisand sound like?

Rich in texture and layered vocal harmonies, her music balances sweeping melodies with rhythmic grooves that create a compelling push-pull dynamic. Rooted in jazz and disco. Start with A Star Is Born.

What is the best Barbra Streisand album to start with?

The best album to start with is "A Star Is Born" (1976). It's the most representative of what makes Barbra Streisand worth hearing.

Who is Barbra Streisand for?

If you're into jazz and disco, Barbra Streisand is worth your time. Rich in texture and layered vocal harmonies, her music balances sweeping melodies with rhythmic grooves that create a compelling push-pull dynamic.

How many albums does Barbra Streisand have?

Barbra Streisand has 94 releases in their discography, including 76 albums.

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