The Broadway Album
by: Barbra Streisand
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As its title indicates, this 1985 recording marked Barbra Streisand's return to her Broadway roots (significantly, she had dropped her pop-period Guilty perm and returned to straight hair). The CD contains a broad selection of show tunes, from Guys and Dolls's "Adelaide's Lament" to Sweeney Todd's "Not While I'm Around." But let's face it: this may also be one of Babs's most dated albums, due to typically '80s synthesizer-heavy arrangements that simply don't work with the material. Company's "Being Alive" is scarred by a preening alto sax, while West Side Story's "Something's Coming" features what sounds suspiciously like syndrums. But--and it's a pretty big "but"--Streisand sounds more buttery than ever ("Send in the Clowns" may be one of her finest '80s moments), so much so that she often manages to overcome the cheesy production. Now that's a singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
As its title indicates, this 1985 recording marked Barbra Streisand's return to her Broadway roots (significantly, she had dropped her pop-period Guilty perm and returned to straight hair). The CD contains a broad selection of show tunes, from Guys and Dolls's "Adelaide's Lament" to Sweeney Todd's "Not While I'm Around." But let's face it: this may also be one of Babs's most dated albums, due to typically '80s synthesizer-heavy arrangements that simply don't work with the material. Company's "Being Alive" is scarred by a preening alto sax, while West Side Story's "Something's Coming" features what sounds suspiciously like syndrums. But--and it's a pretty big "but"--Streisand sounds more buttery than ever ("Send in the Clowns" may be one of her finest '80s moments), so much so that she often manages to overcome the cheesy production. Now that's a singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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- Leaves you wanting more!
This is by far Barbra Streisand's greatest album.We are still waiting for the Broadway songs that she also recorded such as 'Heather on the Hill', 'How Are Things In Glocca Morra',etc. Streisand's breathtaking voice stands on it's own; the song selection is impeccable and the lush orchestrations are next to none.Streisand's 'Broadway Album' is truly one of the most definitive albums of the 20th century.When I listen to the album today it seems just as new and fresh as when I bought it back ... Read More
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- That's entertainment.
The girl has talent!Not a sing-a-long unless you're as talented as she is.Anyway, it's fun to listen to while you're driving.
Rating: - One of Barbra's finest
As Barbra is a singer-actress with a distinguished career in both singing and acting, it is entirely appropriate that she should record albums filled with music composed for theatrical productions. This 1985 album was the first album that Barbra devoted exclusively to cover versions of Broadway songs. This re-issue includes one bonus track, recorded at the original sessions, but which doesn't strictly fit the basic theme as it was written for a London musical. We'll come to that later.
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- Thought it was good!
Ok, so I was alittle hesitate to actaully listen to this album, because I was afraid that it might be alittle to balladly. But I actually wound up liking the album, because she tried to use more updated sounds to older broadway classics. The first track really took me by surprise, and I loved how she tried to take a stand against what was considered popular. I then loved how the next few tracks mixed in 80's synthizer with broadway type sounds. Which in a way she tried to make it a bit radio friendly ... Read More
Rating: - WHAT A SINGER!BRAVO, BARBRA STREISAND !!!
The Broadway Album by Barbra Streisand is clearly one of her very best. Barbra really opens up on this album and belts out some of the greatest Broadway show tunes ever written. The sound quality is great and the artwork is very well done.
"Putting It Together" starts the CD with Barbra singing her heart out on this number; she handles difficult tempo and key changes like the great chanteuse she always was and still remains! "If I Loved You" from Carousel features Barbra front and center ... Read More
- Leaves you wanting more!This is by far Barbra Streisand's greatest album.We are still waiting for the Broadway songs that she also recorded such as 'Heather on the Hill', 'How Are Things In Glocca Morra',etc. Streisand's breathtaking voice stands on it's own; the song selection is impeccable and the lush orchestrations are next to none.Streisand's 'Broadway Album' is truly one of the most definitive albums of the 20th century.When I listen to the album today it seems just as new and fresh as when I bought it back ... Read More
- That's entertainment.The girl has talent!Not a sing-a-long unless you're as talented as she is.Anyway, it's fun to listen to while you're driving.
- One of Barbra's finestAs Barbra is a singer-actress with a distinguished career in both singing and acting, it is entirely appropriate that she should record albums filled with music composed for theatrical productions. This 1985 album was the first album that Barbra devoted exclusively to cover versions of Broadway songs. This re-issue includes one bonus track, recorded at the original sessions, but which doesn't strictly fit the basic theme as it was written for a London musical. We'll come to that later.
Read More
- Thought it was good!Ok, so I was alittle hesitate to actaully listen to this album, because I was afraid that it might be alittle to balladly. But I actually wound up liking the album, because she tried to use more updated sounds to older broadway classics. The first track really took me by surprise, and I loved how she tried to take a stand against what was considered popular. I then loved how the next few tracks mixed in 80's synthizer with broadway type sounds. Which in a way she tried to make it a bit radio friendly ... Read More
- WHAT A SINGER!BRAVO, BARBRA STREISAND !!!The Broadway Album by Barbra Streisand is clearly one of her very best. Barbra really opens up on this album and belts out some of the greatest Broadway show tunes ever written. The sound quality is great and the artwork is very well done.
"Putting It Together" starts the CD with Barbra singing her heart out on this number; she handles difficult tempo and key changes like the great chanteuse she always was and still remains! "If I Loved You" from Carousel features Barbra front and center ... Read More
