100 ESSENTIAL BARBRA STREISAND SONGS.
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Caffè Lattè pays tribute to:

BARBRA STREISAND

-HER IOO MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS-

 

Barbra Streisand is one of the most celebrated performers, earning Emmy, Grammy, Academy and Tony Awards in a career spanning six decades. This is a countdown of her 100 finest recordings from 1963 to the present day.

 

80

ON A CLEAR DAY (YOU CAN SEE FOREVER)

The title song from the Streisand film that premiered in 1970. Yves Montand was her co-star. It was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

79

LAZY AFTERNOON

“Lazy Afternoon” was from a musical entitled “The Golden Apple”. It served as the title track from Streisand’s 1975 album release.

78

MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

‘The Broadway Album’ had been so successful for Streisand that a sequel was inevitable. ‘Back To Broadway’ was issued in 1993. “Music Of The Night” was recorded as a duet with the original West End Phantom: Michael Crawford. The 2 had previously worked together in the film ‘Hello, Dolly!’. “Music Of The Night” is one of the standout songs in the long-running musical “The Phantom Of The Opera”. Streisand’s version was co-produced by her and David Foster. It features the London Symphony Orchestra.

 

77

I’D RATHER BE BLUE OVER YOU (THAN HAPPY WITH SOMEBODY ELSE)

In 1968, Streisand made her film debut in the screen adaptation of ‘Funny Girl’. She portrayed the legendary Fanny Brice. “I’d Rather Be Blue Over You (Than Be Happy With Somebody Else)” was performed by Streisand in the motion picture.

76

I DON’T KNOW WHERE I STAND

‘Stoney End’ was Richard Perry’s first album project with Streisand. He collected song ideas for the sessions that would present a more contemporary theme for the singer. “I Don’t Know Where I Stand” was penned by Joni Mitchell.

75

I WON’T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU

Streisand unleashed ‘ButterFly’ in 1974. Jon Peters was at the helm as producer. “I Won’t Last A Day Without You” was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. It was recorded in Los Angeles.

 

74

I DON’T BREAK EASILY

“I Don’t Break Easily” was written by Bruce Roberts and is found on Streisand’s 1978 album ‘Songbird’. As well as writing 2 of her biggest singles after this project, Roberts has co-written hits for other acts. These include: “Twist My Arm” (Pointer Sisters), “You’re Moving Out Today” (Carol Bayer Sager) and “The Lucky One” (Laura Branigan).

 

73

TILL I LOVED YOU

The title track for Streisand’s 1988 album ‘Till I Loved You’, was a duet recorded with her then beau, Don Johnson. He is best remembered for his role in the TV series “Miami Vice”.

 

72

LOVE’S NEVER WRONG

Streisand has always championed LGBTIQ+ rights. “Love’s Never Wrong” has a powerful message that love cannot be legislated. The song began as a demo by Steve Dorff. Streisand co-produced the final result, located on her ‘Walls’ album, with Walter Afanasieff.

71

WET

The title track from her 1979 album, “Wet” was co-written by Streisand. Gary Klein produced the album. All of the songs on this album had some connection to water.