BARBRA STREISAND NEW CD 2011
BARBRA STREISAND NEW CD 2011
Has anyone seen the new cd from Barbra Streisand---it is now available for preorder from Amazon---and I forget thevtitle, but it is based on the music of Alan and Marilyn Bergman--I knoiw Barbra has sung loads of their songs in the past , but these are all songs that she has not recorded before. I will let you know my verdict when it arrives--but what is not to like !!
At the same time, I ordered Doris Day's new cd-a really nice track listing--but that is next month.
At the same time, I ordered Doris Day's new cd-a really nice track listing--but that is next month.
Mariana
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Yes I knew about it Marian but I won't be buying it, I found over the years I played her cd's once and never went back to them and yet I used to really like her - still do but I prefer watching her.
Barbra does not do enough up tempo material for me and she should as she's really good at it.
Do you have her album or dvd A Happening In Cental Park? That is really good but she was very young then.
Haven't ordered the new Doris Day cd but I did order the triple set from HMV at a brilliant price and it's Columbia not a cheap label.
Barbra does not do enough up tempo material for me and she should as she's really good at it.
Do you have her album or dvd A Happening In Cental Park? That is really good but she was very young then.
Haven't ordered the new Doris Day cd but I did order the triple set from HMV at a brilliant price and it's Columbia not a cheap label.
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My Mom has all of Barbra's lps on vinyl and her cd's. I didn't know about the new one. Thanks for the info Mariana. I'll wait to see your verdict. I only started listening to her when she did the "Stoney End" album as it featured the all girl rock band "Fanny" on it. I loved the next one "Barbara Joan Striesand" from 1971. I still visit it often. Yet like Karl, I'll only listen to it a couple of times and then revisit it when the notion strikes.
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Yes, I agree Barbra is great at uptempo--I do have "A happening in central Park" there is not much of Barbra's stuff I have not got-maybe a couple of her films which are non-musical--like "The way we were"--but I do have that one. I love her voice and her style of singing--I guess one of my favourite cds is "The Broadway Album" plus the cds of the Live concerts.
Mariana
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Revisited "Barbara Joan Striesand", "Stoney End", "The Way We Were" and "Guilty" today. Not bad to listen to while just relaxing and doing paperwork!!
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I forgot to say that "Guilty" was one of my top cds--although I never really liked the "Guilty 2 " cd. Yes, "Stoney End" is a good one too,
Mariana
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Although I have faithfully bought all her CDs so far, I must admit that the last few albums have been disappointing to me. Barbra seems to have lost her spark or energy and she now sings dreary ballads with a phrasing that is predictable even before I hear it. The last album "Love Is The Answer" should have been outstanding as it contained many songs that I like. But it was a yawn fest for me. However, I have heard two songs from the new album which sounded wonderful. On "The Windmills Of My Mind", Barbra has given it a simple interpretation which works. It is not overproduced and she does not have to struggle with a lush orchestra. On "That Face", she actually shows a bit of swing and thank God, it is an uptempo song. My complaints.....there are only 10 songs and she did not even schedule a photo shoot for the cover.
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Hi Terence-good to see you here, and to hear youir opinion re this album-I am hoping to receive mine shortly, and will let you know what I think.
Have you managed to keep up with the news, and read about our get-together next month, in London, to mark the Paperback launch of Michele's book. It is sounding like a really good occasion.
Have you also read about the fiolm to be made of Dame |Shirley Bassey's life--I forget who is playing her,, but it is not a famous name, but I think she also comes from Cardiff.
Have you managed to keep up with the news, and read about our get-together next month, in London, to mark the Paperback launch of Michele's book. It is sounding like a really good occasion.
Have you also read about the fiolm to be made of Dame |Shirley Bassey's life--I forget who is playing her,, but it is not a famous name, but I think she also comes from Cardiff.
Mariana
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Hi Mariana
Yes I have read about BBC Two’s upcoming drama – Shirley Bassey: A Very British Diva.
Ruth Negga says: “I’m thrilled to be cast in the role of Shirley Bassey and it’s an absolute honour to be playing her in such an intimate story of her life.â€
Can't wait to hear what you think of Barbra's new album. I won't order until you give me your seal of approval.
Yes I have read about BBC Two’s upcoming drama – Shirley Bassey: A Very British Diva.
Ruth Negga says: “I’m thrilled to be cast in the role of Shirley Bassey and it’s an absolute honour to be playing her in such an intimate story of her life.â€
Can't wait to hear what you think of Barbra's new album. I won't order until you give me your seal of approval.
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Terence I agree entirely with your comments on Barbra as that's how I feel.
I have a few favourite cd's - one in particular where she's wearing a pink sweater (I think) but I can't remember the title.
Her version of John Lennon's 'Mother' is fantastic.
I have a few favourite cd's - one in particular where she's wearing a pink sweater (I think) but I can't remember the title.
Her version of John Lennon's 'Mother' is fantastic.
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That could have been "People", Karl.
I just remembered, I also love Yentl--the film and the cd.
I just remembered, I also love Yentl--the film and the cd.
Mariana
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Oh the People album my Mom always played that one! I didn't like Guilty 2 also Mariana. I would put it on my raspberry list of do not listens!!
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No it was a long time after People Marian a more modern album, I will dig it out and get back to you on this.
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Barbra in a pink sweater Karl?
Is it Emotion, one of my favourite Barbra albums?
Is it Emotion, one of my favourite Barbra albums?
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That's the one Terence--she had a pink blouse on the cover of "People"
Mariana