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"What
Matters
Most
Barbra
Streisand
Sings
the
Lyrics
of
Alan
and
Marilyn
Bergman"
Barbra
Streisand's
new
album,
a
tribute
to
the
music
of
Alan
and
Marilyn
Bergman
will
be
released
on
August
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Tony
Bennett Wins Grammy
February 12, 2012
 The Grammy for Traditional Pop Vocal Album was awarded this afternoon to Tony Bennett. Tony and his son, producer Danny Bennett (left) were on hand
to accept.
Barbra Streisand's album, "What Matters Most" was nominated along side Bennett, Susan Boyle, Harry Connick, Jr. and Seth MacFarlane. |
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Flashback to 1964 . . .
It was none other than Tony Bennett who gave Barbra her very first Grammy Award back in the day. |
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Tony
Bennett's
arranger
Jorge
Calandrell
took
home
the
Grammy
for
Best
Instrumental
Arrangement
with
Vocalist.
Barbra's
arranger,
Bill
Ross
was
also
nominated.
To
complete
this
disappointing
hat
trick,
Duck
Sauce's
"Barbra
Streisand"
lost
too. |
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AARP
Endorses What Matters
Most
December 14, 2011
 AARP has released their "Top 10 Albums for Grownups" list and, it's no surprise to see Barbra Streisand's latest recording among their favorites.
AARP employed the services of music critics and artists to come up with a list that also includes albums by Tony Bennett, Paul Simon and Adele (whose AARP card won't be arriving
anytime
soon).
The
criteria
to
earn
a
spot
in
the
Top
10
is
that
an
album
must
be a
quality
recording,
unique
and
of
relevance
to
AARP
members.
Barbra's
"What
Matter's
Most"
certainly
qualifies.
According
to
AARP,
"...
'What
Matters
Most'
is a
master
class
in
song
craft
and
vocal
interpretation.
Here,
Streisand
is a
model
of
self-restraint.
The
entire
album
is a
love
letter
written
by
well-read
friends
who
share
the
same
fascination
for
sophisticated
melodies
and
songs
that
play
like
stories
—
not
slogans."
Read
more
about
AARP's
Top-10
at
aarp.org.
Double
Grammy Nominations for
What Matters Most
November 30, 2011
The
Grammys
have
announced
their
nominations
for
this
years
awards.
Barbra's
latest
album,
What
Matters
Most
was
recognized
in
the
categories
of
"Best
Traditional
Pop
Vocal
Album"
and
"Best
Instrumental
Arrangement
Accompanying
Vocalist"
(Bill
Ross
for
"The
Windmills
Of
Your
Mind"
track).
Barbra
has
some
especially
tough
competition
in
the
"Pop
Vocal
Album"
category
this
year.
She's
up
against
the
likes
of
perennial
hit
maker
Tony
Bennett,
Susan
Boyle,
Harry
Connick,
Jr.,
and,
oh
yes,
Seth
MacFarlane
(a.k.a.
the
voice
of
Stewie
Griffin
on
"Family
Guy").
Also
worth
noting
is
the
nomination
of
the
club
track,
Duck
Sauce's
"Barbra
Streisand"
in
the
category
of
"Best
Dance
Recording."
The
Grammy
winners
will
be
revealed
on
February
12.
Barbra Talks to
Composer Don Black
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Barbra worked with
composer Don
Black in 1993 when
she recorded his
composition, "As If
We Never Said
Goodbye" for
her album, "Back to
Broadway."
Later that year,
Black completely
rewrote his lyrics
to fit Barbra's
triumphant return to
the concert stage.
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September 4, 2011 -
Barbra was the featured guest on Don Black's BBC-2 radio show today in an interview titled, Barbra Streisand: From the Way We Were ... to the Way We Are. Over two dozen of Barbra's singles were played throughout the interview. Black, who co-wrote the music to Sunset Boulevard along with Andrew Lloyd Webber, led Barbra through a delightful 90 minute trip down memory lane.
Of course, What Matters Most – and the prolific collaboration between Streisand and the Bergmans – took center stage. But it was Barbra's discussion that accompanied each of the songs played, along with comments on a wide variety of other subjects that made this a most compelling radio interview.
Here are the Streisand tracks in the order they were played:
1.
"The Way We Were"
2.
"Miss Marmelstein"
3.
"I'm the Greatest
Star"
4.
"Evergreen"
5.
"The End Credits"
(score from Nuts)
6.
"Martina"
7.
"How Much of the Dream Comes True"
8.
"My Name Is Barbra"
9.
"One Of Those Moments"
10.
"Something New In My Life"
11.
"The Way He Makes
Me Feel"
12.
"How Do You Keep
The Music Playing?"
13.
"I'll Never Gay
Goodbye" |
14.
"That Face"
15.
"Putting It
Together"
16.
"Nice 'n' Easy"
17.
"The Same Hello,
The Same Goodbye"
18.
"That Face"
(Alan
Bergman vocal)
19.
"The Way We
Weren't"
20.
"Be My Guest"
(with Judy Garland)
21.
"Happy Days/Get
Happy"
(with Judy
Garland)
22.
"Stoney End"
22.
"As If We Never
Said Goodbye"
23.
"Woman In Love"
24.
"Papa, Can You
Hear Me?"
25.
"I'll
Never Say Goodbye" |
And here's a bit of what Barbra had to say during the interview:
On writing "Evergreen":
"When I wrote 'Evergreen' it was out of pure necessity because we were trying to gather songs for the movie Star Is Born. Rupert [Holmes] had left us after writing 5 really good songs, but I think he was a bit overwhelmed by the responsibility. So, that's how I wrote 'Evergreen.' "
On songwriting in general:
"I only seem to write when I have to. I did the little score for the film, Nuts. I could do that because I only thought it needed 13 minutes of music. I should write. I really would like to. I just haven't had the time. But I will in my older age."
On meeting the Bergmans at The Bon Soir:
"They've been much more than just friends to me. They've been family since I was 18 years old. I think they were there because Jule Styne brought them ... When I came on the stage, they seem to remember exactly what I said, what I wore, how I looked, and she [Marilyn Bergman] said, when I started to sing, she started to cry."
On singing "That Face":
"I edited a little film, just 30 seconds of me singing 'That Face' with pictures that I put of my son, my husband and my dog. And it's so cute. I loved singing this swinging tune because I don't often do that, so I loved singing 'That Face.' "
On working with Sondheim:
"He's so amazing. He rewrote 'Putting It Together' for me for my Broadway Album or Back to Broadway – I forgot which one – because in the show, Sunday In The Park With George it's about the art world. And I said, 'would you consider writing it about the music world, about recording?' And he sure did."
On recording What Matters Most:
"This one was very easy. For some reason I was able to do 4 songs in one session. I worked on the arrangement with Bill [Ross], I'm prepared and I love to sing with an orchestra live. I really don't like the new way people do it now, singing with a trio or a quartet. and they put the strings on later. For me, the excitement, the joy is in the music and I get inspired by that."
On The Streisand Scoring Stage:
"It's so exciting for me and especially working in my scoring stage that Sony, so lovely, named for me. It's designed the way I like it, it looks the way I like it to look, it sounds the way I like it to sound, there's space for people, there's food. It's just a wonderful atmosphere to create music. And it is the old stage where I think they did The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind - the old MGM stage."
On the song "What Matters Most":
"I believe it for me, but it is really the most personal song from Marilyn and Alan. It's about them, really. They have one of the most enduring and beautiful relationships I've ever seen. They're my role models."
On Judy Garland:
"I adored her. As a child, I never really was aware of her until one day I happened to be walking in the cold weather on 30th Street in New York City. Somehow people were going into this theatre and it was Judy Garland recording an album there. And I was just besotted by her. She was just so fabulous. What a great showwoman. And it was a real treat to be on her show in 1963"
On Laura Nyro and "Stoney End":
"I just remember her as a very talented girl. She died very young, didn't she? I usually never sing it because I really never knew what it meant. But for my last concert tour I did a piece of it. The audience just absolutely loves it. They know it. They clap with it. They dance with it. They stand up. It was fun to see them enjoy that song."
On Touring Again:
"My manager wants me to tour again. I'm kind of lazy, but I'm also thinking about it. I'm also open to it because I do have two albums of new songs that I haven't performed live – this one and the one called Love Is The Answer. So, you know, maybe. Who knows. I never say never anymore."
On Don Black's "As If We Never Said Goodbye":
"Do you believe that? Was that the perfect song? Here I was, I hadn't performed live in a concert for 27 years and coming back to the stage, finding that lyric, it sounded like it was written for me, Don."
On Barry Gibb and recording the album, Guilty:
"That was great fun doing my first album, Guilty with the Bee Gees. In that case, he produced it – Barry – and all I had to do was sing. And they did everything afterwards. It was harder to sing without the orchestra, but he's so good, and they were so good, That was a very easy album, next to this one."
On directing again:
"I will now. I don't know what happened. I get very lazy. I love it. It's my favorite thing to do because it's a complete occupation: every shot, every composition, every design, every color is in your control. Every performance by an actor. It really is absorbing, and I love directing. I really want to do it more."
On My Mother's Curse:
"Movies? I just finished one. It's called My Mother's Curse which may be renamed, I don't know. It's funny, yet it has some interesting insights into mother-son relationships. But it's basically a comedy with Seth Rogen, who plays my son. They like it so much they want to hold it 'till next holiday because it won't be ready this holiday season. But I wish it came out on Mother's Day myself. I think it's gonna be good. So people will get to see me in the movies again in a starring role."
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Let It Be:
Barbra Bests The Beatles
Billboard 200 Announced
August 31, 2011 -
This morning, Barbra's album, What Matters Most premiered on the all-important Billboard 200 chart at #4. While fans were hoping for another #1 debut, albums by Game, Jay-Z & Kanye West and Adele sold more.
Still, at #4, Barbra managed to land another top-10 album, the 31st time she's done so. Of all artists to have top-10 albums, Barbra is now the third most successful overall, while maintaining her standing as the top female. The Rolling Stones and Sinatra are #1 and 2, respectively. And more importantly, Barbra has just overtaken the Beatles by knocking The Fab Four down to the #4 position.
Even after 50 years in the business, Barbra is still an incredibly successful recording artist and an important presence on today's music scene. Think about it. With a minimal amount of promotion, a Streisand album of ballads - all written decades ago - managed to keep pace with albums by several of today's most successful recording stars.
And not one of those artists was even born when Barbra's "People" was being celebrated as the #1 album back in 1964.
"What
Matters Most" (our review)
August 27, 2011
Garland and Harold Arlen. Sinatra and Sammy Cahn. Merman and Cole Porter. These are just a few of history's most legendary collaborations between singer and song writer. Now with the release of "What Matters Most," we can, without question, permanently etch the decades-long collaboration of Barbra Streisand with Alan & Marilyn Bergman onto to that illustrious list.
Barbra Streisand, no stranger to the lyrics of the Bergmans, has been singing their compositions as far back as 1966. With her new album, Barbra offers the ultimate tribute to her writer-friends. Her album of ten newly recorded Bergman classics is a testament not only to the mastery of those two profound lyricists, but to the enduring quality of Barbra's vocal gift. "What Matters Most" showcases Barbra through some of the finest studio tracks she has recorded in years.
The album begins with Barbra's rendition of the most celebrated Bergman composition, their Oscar winning "The Windmills of Your Mind." It's a subtle ballad delivered by Barbra with haunting passion. The Bergman lyrics come to life as Barbra unleashes another emotion filled vocal performance. It's the definitive version of the Bergman crown jewel.
When Barbra sings Alan Bergman's "That Face," we're suddenly transported back to the Streisand sound of the 1960s. It's a well arranged mixture of big band and jazz that perfectly compliments Barbra's perfect vocals.
The other tracks on "What Matters Most" make for equally compelling listening experiences. "So Many Stars," a 1960s bossa nova tune is interpreted by Barbra with a cultural flair. And we just love hearing her sing in Portuguese.
Her rendition of "Nice 'n' Easy" - clearly the best of the album's offerings - is an up tempo tune, masterfully delivered by Barbra and supported with a dynamic arrangement by Patrick Williams.
"I'll Never Say Goodbye" and the title track "What Matters Most" are sentimental ballads which Barbra interprets with touching poignancy. Your heartstrings to be tugged.
The album "What Matters Most" is a throwback to an earlier Streisand style. It's profound in the simplicity of the overall vocal presentation and musical arrangement. It's Barbra at her best. You'll marvel at the timeless quality of a voice that has been entertaining the world for half a century.
"A
Happening at Starbucks"
August 25, 2011
File his under Coffee Talk ...
In an unprecedented marketing move, Barbra
Streisand has teamed up with Starbucks to promote her new album, What Matters Most.
Fans with WiFi enabled devices can visit their local Starbucks anytime between August 23 - 30, connect to
the store's server and watch Barbra's February 2011 performance at MusiCares. Barbra sang several of her greatest hits along with two new Bergman songs that evening.
These are the performances you'll see at Starbucks:
Medley:
Happy Days Are Here Again
The Way We Were
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
Evergreen
I Finally Found Someone
Happy Days Are Here Again
Make Someone Happy
The Windmills Of Your Mind
I'll Never Say Goodbye
Barbra &
Bergmans on CBS Sunday
Morning
August
14, 2011
Be sure to set your DVRs for next week and the August 21 broadcast of CBS Sunday Morning. In what is likely to be an important promotional interview for the new album What Matters Most, Barbra Streisand and lyricists Alan & Marilyn Bergman will be profiled during the program.
Barbra's last appearance on CBS Sunday Morning was September 27, 2009. It was a taped interview that aired just hours after Barbra had concluded her landmark performance at New York's Village Vanguard. Since the show is produced by CBS (Barbra's television home), it was no wonder that their Sunday Morning program was the first to broadcast rush footage from the Vanguard performance.
Alan and Marilyn Bergman were the subjects of a separate CBS Sunday Morning segment on March 7, 2010. Naturally, their decades-old relationship with Barbra was a big part of the piece.
Allison
Waldman's Review
August
14, 2011
In
a new review of What Matters Most published today, noted author and Streisand historian Allison Waldman says, "If you love good music, if you long for songs that say something about life, love, relationships and what is this thing called love, if you want Streisand in her balladic best tradition as an actress in song, then don't wait. Go now online and buy 'What Matters Most' and be good to yourself."
To read Allison's complete, track-by-track review, visit her column at
Examiner.com.
The AARP
Interview:
Bergmans Talk That Face
and Color Me Barbra
 
August
11, 2011
In
a new video featured at
AARP's web site, Alan and Marilyn Bergman continue to promote the new Streisand album of songs they've written for her. This most recent Bergman interview has the couple discussing, among other things, Barbra's second television special, "Color Me Barbra" - which was the first time Barbra ever performed Alan Bergman's classic composition, "That Face."
Apple
iTunes Offers Extended
Previews
August
11, 2011
If
you subscribe to Apple
iTunes, be sure to check
out their listing for
Barbra's upcoming album,
"What Matters Most."
iTunes is offering an
extended preview of the
album - 90 second samples
from each track.
For those without iTunes,
you can hear 30 second
cuts over at Amazon.
Bergmans
Ask Barbra, "Do you know
how wonderful you are?"
August
3, 2011
In
today's
Huffington
Post, you can read a
tender essay authored by
lyricists Marilyn and Alan
Bergman.
In
it,
they
discuss
Barbra's
new
album
and
extol
on
the
virtues
of
their
friend,
the
extraordinary
singer
they
first
met
50
years
ago:
"A
Love
Song
for
Barbra"
 To
hear
Barbra
Streisand
sing
a
song
we've
written
is
to
know
why
we
chose
to
become
writers.
She
always
gets
exactly
what
we
mean
in a
lyric.
And
more.
The
actor
that
she
is,
the
director
that
she
is,
the
singer
that
she
is
gets
it.
And
more.
Shadings,
feelings,
nuances
emerge
that
never
fail
to
surprise
and
thrill
us.
How
do
you
sing
a
question
mark?
A
smile?
How
do
you
sing
the
text
and
sub-text
of a
song
while
never
sacrificing
musicality
for
meaning
or
meaning
for
musicality?
Never
choosing
style
over
substance
or
substance
over
style?
She
was
eighteen-years-old
when
we
first
saw
her.
Appearing
at a
club
in
New
York's
Greenwich
Village.
She
stepped
on
the
small
stage
in
an
outfit
of
her
own
creation:
a
full-sleeved
white
chiffon
blouse,
a
vest
and
long
skirt
of
menswear
herringbone.
An
original.
Everything
about
her
was
original.
Then
she
sang,
"My
Name
Is
Barbara"
(a
song
of
Leonard
Bernstein's).
The
sound
of
her
was
unique.
The
beauty
of
her
was
unique.
Everything
was
within
her
and
before
her.
We
met
backstage
that
first
night.
She
had
a
tiny
dressing
room
which
she
shared
with
Phyllis
Diller
(who
was
the
headliner).
One
of
us
asked,
"Do
you
know
how
wonderful
you
are?"
She
didn't
answer,
but
she
had
to
know.
You
can't
be
that
wonderful
and
not
know.
That
was
50
years
ago.
We've
never
been
out
of
each
other's
lives
since
then.
Two
years
ago
the
Motion
Picture
Academy
of
Arts
&
Sciences
had
an
evening
in
tribute
to
us.
Quincy
Jones
was
the
host.
Many
friends
and
colleagues
took
part
in
it.
Michel
Legrand
came
from
Paris.
Dave
Grusin
came
from
Santa
Fe.
John
Williams
from
Boston,
Marvin
Hamlisch
from
New
York
and
Barbra.
We
talked
informally
with
Quincy
and
Barbra
for
a
short
while
and
Barbra
quite
suddenly
announced:
"My
next
CD
is
going
to
be a
tribute
to
you
guys."
We
were
speechless!
Not
too
long
after,
she
began
thinking
about
which
songs
she
would
include
(she's
already
recorded
over
50
songs
of
ours).
She
knew
she
wanted
to
do
songs
that
she'd
never
sung
before.
She
asked
us
to
make
a
list
for
her
consideration.
Then
her
work
of
selecting,
conceptualizing,
singing
began.
Perhaps
unconsciously,
creating
a
dramatic
context
for
herself
for
each
song,
as
an
actress
would
for
a
character
or a
scene.
Once
she
decided
on
the
songs,
with
the
brilliant
orchestrator
Bill
Ross,
the
arrangement,
the
musical
environment
for
each
song
was
decided
upon.
Then
came
the
most
focused,
careful
work
at
her
recording
space
which
she
calls
"Grandma's
house"
-- a
small
cottage
on
the
grounds
of
her
Malibu
home.
Rehearsing,
discovering
the
songs.
Finally,
the
day
of
the
first
session
arrives.
The
eponymous
Streisand
Scoring
Stage
at
Sony
Studios
was
filled
with
Hollywood's
finest
musicians.
The
familiar
sounds
of
setting
up,
tuning
up
and
chatter
in
anticipation
of
the
first
downbeat
and
Barbra's
arrival.
She
walks
into
the
studio
and
the
air
changes.
Bill
Ross
steps
onto
the
podium.
The
room
quiets.
There's
excitement
mixed
with
respect.
It
is
always
an
event
when
Barbra
Streisand
sings
--
even
for
these
musicians
who
have
heard
them
all.
After
the
take,
the
orchestra
responds
spontaneously.
They
know
we've
all
just
heard
a
singer
at
the
peak
of
her
artistry.
She
will
make
suggestions
to
Bill
before
the
next
take.
They
both
know
how
to
make
it
better.
And
that's
what
it's
about,
making
it
better.
These
are
artists
at
the
top
of
their
game
with
the
same
goal:
getting
it
as
close
to
perfect
as
possible.
And
so
it
goes.
She
did
four
songs
that
first
day.
And
five
the
next
session
several
weeks
later.
How
many
times
have
we
experienced
that
rare
alchemy
of
words,
music,
Barbra?
It's
always
as
if
it
were
the
first
time.
And
now
this
CD.
How
to
put
into
words
what
we
feel
when
we
listen
to
it?
Perhaps
if
there
were
a
melody,
we
could
find
the
words.
It
would
certainly
be a
love
song.
"Do
you
know
how
wonderful
you
are?"
Album
Dedicated to Sydney
Pollack
 August
2, 2011
Producer
Richard
Jay-Alexander
(right)
made
his
second
appearance
on
QVC
this
morning
to
promote
the CD and bonus DVD for Barbra's
new
album,
"What
Matters
Most
-
Barbra
Streisand
Sings
the
Lyrics
of
Alan
and
Marilyn
Bergman."
In
discussing
Barbra's
decades-old
relationship
with
the
Bergmans,
Jay's
conversation
naturally
turned
to
their
Oscar
winning
composition,
"The
Way
We
Were."
Richard
revealed
that
Barbra's
new
album
is
being
dedicated
to
the
memory
of
Sydney
Pollack,
director
of
the
film
(we presume that the
Bergmans will share in the
dedication). Pollack
passed
away
in
2008.
[UPDATE:
The album is dedicated
exclusively to Sydney
Pollack by Barbra and the
Bergmans.]
Barbra's
Brazilian Beat
July
28, 2011
On
the
heals
of
Richard
Jay-Alexander's
promotional
appearance
for
"What
Matters
Most"
on
QVC
this
morning
comes
an
exclusive
first-listen
being
offered
by
The
New
York
Times.
Barbra's
new
rendition
of
the
bossa
nova
inspired
"So
Many
Stars"
can
be
heard
in
its
entirety
at
the
Times'
web
site.
The
Bergman
composition,
originally
made
popular
by Sérgio
Mendes
&
Brasil
‘66
showcases
Barbra
singing
up
tempo,
and
for
the
first
time
ever,
in
Portugese.
Coming
Soon: "What Matters Most"
Bonus DVD
July
25, 2011
Richard
Jay-Alexander
will
be
on
QVC
July
28th
to
promote
Barbra's new album, "What
Matters
Most."
Those
who
order
the
album
on
QVC
during
his
appearance
will
receive
an
exclusive
bonus
DVD
containing
behind
the
scenes
recording
studio
footage,
interviews
and
some
of
Barbra's
performances
from
MusiCares.
Tune
in
to
QVC
on
July
28th
between
7
and
9 AM
(eastern).
Details
are
on
Barbra's
web
site.
Amazon.com
is
currently
streaming
a
five
minute
video
(screen
shot,
above)
with
song
samples
and
commentary
by
Barbra
and
the Begmans.
We
assume
it is
from
the
DVD.
Be
sure
to
check
it
out.
Tracks
Available for Preview
July
17, 2011
For those who'd like to
get a taste of Barbra's
new album, three complete
tracks from "What Matters
Most" are now available.
Barbra's renditions of
"The Windmills of your
Mind" and "That Face" can
be immediately accessed by
pre-ordering the album
through Barbra's web site
store.
A third track, "Solitary
Moon" premiered on
BBC-2's Ken Bruce Show
earlier this week. Elaine
Paige also featured the
song on her show today.
Until July 23, you can
hear
the song online
at Elaine's BBC-2 web page
(Barbra at 1:06).
UPDATE:
Barbra's
new
rendition
of
the
bossa
nova
inspired
"So
Many
Stars"
can
be
heard
in
its
entirety
at
the
New
York Times'
web
site.
Here are our mini-reviews:
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The Windmills of Your Mind
"The Windmills of Your Mind" is a subtle ballad delivered by Barbra with haunting passion. The Bergman lyrics come to life as Barbra unleashes another emotion filled vocal performance. |
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That Face
"That Face" is a real throwback to the Streisand sound of the 1960s. It's a well arranged mixture of big band and jazz that perfectly compliments Barbra's equally perfect vocals.
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Solitary Moon
"Solitary Moon" is a slow, sultry ballad which Barbra delivers as a love story. The arrangement, simple and stirring. It's hint of bossa nova helps establish a romantic mood.
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So Many Stars
"So Many Stars" is a classic 1960s bossa nova tune written by the Bergmans. Barbra interprets this delightful number with a cultural flair. And we just love hearing her sing in Portuguese. |
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Incidentally, all 10 tracks from the album can now be previewed in 30 second samples at
amazon.com.
New Album
Officially Announced
June
27, 2011
Columbia Records
officially announced
details and a release date
for Barbra Streisand's
upcoming album, "What
Matters Most - Barbra
Streisand Sings the Lyrics
of Alan and Marilyn
Bergman." The album, a
tribute to the music of
the Bergmans will hit
store shelves and download
outlets on August 23.
Barbra
recorded 10 new tracks for
the compilation, including
the Academy Award winning
"Windmills of Your Mind,"
one of the most noteworthy
of all Bergman
compositions. "Windmills"
earned the Bergmans a Best
Song Oscar, their
first of three Academy
Awards. They also took
home Oscars for "The Way We
Were" (Best Song) and
for "Yentl" (Best Original
Song Score).
On the new album, Barbra
also chose to include Alan
Bergman's solo
composition, "That Face."
Alan wrote the number as a
gift to his wife Marilyn.
The song was featured briefly in Barbra's 1966 TV special, "Color Me Barbra"
and was the very first
Bergman composition she ever sang.
Barbra's 10 new tracks will be available as a single collection. Columbia will also make available a deluxe edition, containing not only the new recordings, but also 10 additional Bergman classics previously released by Barbra.
Read the
official press release
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Disc 1 |
Disc 2
(Deluxe Edition) |
1. The Windmills Of
Your Mind
2. Something New In My
Life
3. Solitary Moon
4. Nice 'n' Easy
5. Alone In The World
6. So Many Stars
7. The Same Hello, The
Same Goodbye
8. That Face
9. I'll Never Say
Goodbye
10. What Matters Most |
1. The Way We Were
2. What Are You Doing
The Rest Of Your Life?
3. You Don't Bring Me
Flowers
4. Papa, Can You Hear
Me?
5. Pieces Of Dreams
6. The Island
7. The Summer Knows
8. How Do You Keep The
Music Playing?
9. After The Rain
10. A Piece Of Sky |
PBS Announces Barbra's New
Album
June
14, 2011
This morning, we
received the
first news about
Barbra's
upcoming album.
It's
called "What
Matters
Most
-
Barbra
Streisand
Sings
the
Lyrics
of
Alan
and
Marilyn
Bergman"
and
is
being
planned
for
a
release
in
August.
The
announcement
was
made
last
night
during
the
Chicago
PBS
broadcast
of
Barbra's
Village
Vanguard
concert.
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